The Docklands Light Railway and Emirates Air Line cable car. © visitlondon.com/Jon reid

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Navigate London with ease with this guide to the latest traveller information, including visas and money. Discover how to get around London by bus, bicycle, Tube, train, cable car and river boat. Find free London travel maps including the Tube map of London, familiarise yourself with the London Underground and learn how to use an Oyster card.

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Oyster cards

Learn how to travel on the public transport network using an Oyster card. 
Battersea Power Station Tube station in the evening with people walking around in the foreground and the iconic Battersea Power Station with lights on in the background

Free travel maps

Use these guides to help you get around London, from Tube maps to cycling routes.
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The Tube

Find everything you need to know about travelling on the London Underground. 
London Eye reflected on the river Thames during sunrise

Public holidays

Discover all the bank holidays happening in the capital ahead of your trip.

London Cable Car

Glide over the Thames between Greenwich and the Royal Docks. 

From £13.00
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London walks

Discover London on foot with some of the best walking routes.
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London taxis

Hop in an iconic black cab to travel to your destination.
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Riverboat services

Take in the scenery while cruising down the river Thames.
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London cycle hire scheme

Find out how to hire a public bicycle while visiting the capital.
Sunset over the river Thames

Accessible London

Learn about accessibility in the city, from hotels to public transport.

Explore by category

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Plan your visit

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London public transport
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London airports

Visit London app

Tickets, hotels and offers

Theatre tickets

Attraction tickets
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Hilton hotels in London

Tips and advice

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London FAQs
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Money in London

Children's travel

Useful information

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Internet access
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Electricity
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Visitor information centres