Whether you want to visit the Tower of London, explore the British Museum, or pose for a photo with Big Ben, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's Pocket London guidebook is packed with maps, walking tours, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your limited time. This compact, pocket-size guide with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos has been reinvented for the modern traveler, making it perfect for short trips and weekend adventures.

Fodor's Pocket London travel guide includes:



AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
3 NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOURS to explore the best of London and discover underrated gems
2 MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT TOURS to maximize your time and help you see as much as possible
MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the 50 best sights, 50 best restaurants, and 50 best hotels, plus recommendations for nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on What to Eat and Drink in London, What to Buy in London, Best Museums in London, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, and more.

Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential England, Fodor's Essential Scotland, and Fodor's Essential Great Britain.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


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