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London travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

British Museum, London
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Common scams in London

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in London, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in London — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in London

6 places worth your time in London, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in London →

Top food to try in London

6 dishes to eat in London, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in London →

Traditions and customs in London

5 customs and traditions in London — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in London →

Getting around London

How to travel around London — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around London: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in London

3 laws, restrictions, and customs in London that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in London — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in London

3 emergency services in London you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in London — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in London

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in London — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in London — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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