{"id":8774,"date":"2026-03-18T09:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/?p=8774"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:44:34","slug":"how-to-get-around-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/how-to-get-around-london","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around London as a Tourist: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re planning a trip to London and wondering how best to get around, you’re not alone. The Tube map looks intimidating, taxis are expensive and the buses seem like a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news: getting around London is easier than it looks. At over 600 square miles, the city is big, but its best attractions are clustered together, and there is no shortage of ways to reach them. Some options will even show you the city as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide covers every transport option available to tourists, from the Tube to river buses to black cabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walking in London: the city is smaller than it looks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tube is the fastest way to travel in London. But if most of your journeys across the city are underground, you’ll miss a lot of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that would be a shame, because London is an especially walkable city: the world’s seventh-most pedestrian-friendly, in fact, according to one recent study.(1<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has an abundance of green spaces, relatively mild temperatures, and one often-overlooked feature is the flatness of its popular areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sitting at the lowest point of the region, central London is particularly free of hills. It’s also where you’ll find many major attractions clustered together. The London Eye is only a 10-minute walk from Big Ben, itself a 15-minute stroll to Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking tours of London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guided walking tours are a great way to explore London’s history and culture while covering the sights. Our pick is the London’s Palaces and Parliament Tour,<\/a> which takes in over 15 landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square, in three hours. Tickets start from \u00a325.00 for adults and children, with infants (0-2) going free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other options range from unguided historical tours to themed experiences including Harry Potter tours, with prices starting from \u00a32.57. Explore options on Get Your Guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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