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You can get directions for driving, public transport, walking, ride sharing, cycling, flights or motorcycling on Google Maps. If there are multiple routes, the best route to your destination is blue, all other routes are grey. Some directions in Google Maps are in development and may have limited availability. 

Important: Stay alert when you use directions on Google Maps. Always be aware of your surroundings to ensure the safety of yourself and others. When in doubt, follow actual traffic regulations and confirm signage from the road or path that you’re on.

• On your computer, open Google Maps .

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• If you want to change a driving route, click and hold a spot on the route and drag it to a new spot on the map.
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Sightseeing London By Car: 8 Things To See (Route Map)

• April 22, 2022 October 19, 2023
• by Elite Travel Blog

Looking to maximise your time in London by seeing as many sights as possible? London is walkable, but could take a while to visit several attractions. I’ve create a route map by car which allows you to visit 8 of London’s popular attractions by car. Click “More options” and the map will open in the Google Maps app.

Read more about each sight below.

Big Ben and the House of Parliament

Easily one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, Big Ben is a tower clock that measures 97 metres. All holidaymakers in the UK have a photo with this iconic landmark so visiting it and having a photo beside or in front of it is a must.

Another great thing about stopping by Big Ben is you get to visit another well-known tourist spot: the Houses of Parliament. Simply known as the Parliament, it was originally the location of the royal Westminster Palace during the reign of William the Conqueror. It is now the seat of Britain’s government. If you’re interested to see British politicians wearing their traditional black robes and watch them engage in lively debates or political discussions, sign up for an inside tour.  

Westminster Abbey

If you still can’t get enough of the royals, stop by Westminster Abbey. This historical landmark was founded in 1065 by Edward the Confessor which he designated as his place of interment. From his burial in 1066 until that of George II, many sovereigns were crowned and buried here. Recently, it has also become the preferred location for Royal Weddings.

Buckingham Palace

What’s a tour of London without a visit to Buckingham Palace? Although there is a very slim chance you’ll get a glimpse of the queen or any other members of the Royal Family, a stop at this iconic British landmark is worth your while to see the amazing palace and to witness the Changing of the Guard. Just make sure you’re here at exactly 11:30 in the morning.

If you want to go inside the palace, during summer, you can get a ticket to tour the State Rooms, the Queen’s Gallery, and the Royal Mews. The 4.5-hour Buckingham Palace Tour also allows you to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and an experience a Royal Afternoon Tea.

Do you want to see some local flora and fauna in London? Head to Hyde Park . This 350-acre park is London’s largest open space and is one of the city’s eight Royal Parks. Once you’re here, check out the Serpentine Lake, Speaker’s Corner, and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Foundation. Regardless of the season, you will enjoy a visit to Hyde Park and you won’t run out of things to do here.

The British Museum

Antique enthusiasts won’t regret a visit to the British Museum since it is home to more than 13 million artefacts from the ancient world. Its most famous exhibits include the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, the Rosetta Stone, the colossal bust of Rameses II, a number of Egyptian mummies, and the Mildenhall Treasure – a horde of 4th-century Roman silver artefacts.

Covent Garden

If you want to get some rest, have a bite to eat and sneak in some shopping in between, head to Covent Garden. Various shops and restaurants are lined up in the area. You will also find a lot of speciality shops and kiosks selling handcrafts, souvenirs, etc. You can also stop by the London Transport Museum which is filled with historic buses, trolleys, and trams in the area. Finally, if you’re a big opera fan, check out what’s playing at the Royal Opera House (which is located here).

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Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus

Trafalgar Square is one of the most famous man-made landmarks in the world. While you’re here, you will be amazed at Nelson’s Column, a 56-meter granite monument that overlooks the square’s fountains and bronze reliefs which were originally cast from French cannons. Other nearby tourist spots you should visit include Admiralty Arch, St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the National Gallery.

Piccadilly Circus refers to the junction crisscrossed by Piccadilly, Regent, Haymarket, and Shaftesbury Avenue. When you go here at night, you will be impressed by the numerous lovely Piccadilly Lights. Aside from Trafalgar Square, drop by the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, the London Pavilion, and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum as well.

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The Tower of London and the Tower Bridge

With the Tower of London being a World Heritage Site, you’ll get a great taste of British history with a visit to these two landmarks. The Tower of London is also home to numerous royal armaments and armours. You will also be able to get a look at the famous Crown Jewels exhibition. Have a look at the River Thames and the Tower Bridge – famous tourist spots – when you’re in the area as well.

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London Public Transport Journey Planners

These are the best apps and tools to plan a journey by public transport in London. We recommend using the options listed below instead of Google to plan a journey.

Citymapper is the most comprehensive public transport planning app for London.

It’s available online or as a free app for ios or android . The online version is now rather limited. The app is much better.

The route planner shows all transport options including cycling, walking and local trains.

The adult Pay as you go Oyster card/contactless fares for each journey are also shown. This make it easy to find the cheapest route.

Transport for London’s TfL Go app is a sleek design and easy to use . It’s the easiest app to find and live departures for underground trains and buses.

It also has a route planner showing options for

• fastest route
• an alternative route (usually bus)

Select ‘Status’ for delay information. You are then able to see if there are any problems on a particular train or underground line.

It defaults to an excellent live tube map, which finds your closest tube station. Click on the underground station, then the name of the station to get the times of the next tube trains.

Click on ‘bus stops’ to see times of the next buses from bus stops near you.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t give fare information. But it’s recommended if you don’t need to know the fare.

Transport for London’s online journey planner

Transport for London’s online Journey Planner shows the quickest way from A to B.

It’s possible to choose bus/tube/train only routes. It also gives you the Pay as you go Oyster peak/contactless and off-peak fares.

Do bear in mind that the default is the quickest route, which is not always the cheapest. For example, to Heathrow Airport:

• under ‘Edit preferences’ deselect ‘National Rail’ to exclude the expensive Heathrow Express train.
• Deselect ‘Elizabeth line’ if you want to exclude that as well.

Early morning or late-night journeys

To be somewhere at a specific time, especially if it’s in the morning or late at night, use the TfL Journey Planner

Mobility issues

If you have mobility issues, you can narrow down your search options to find the best route with:

• Escalators but not stairs
• Stairs but not escalators
• Step-free access to platforms
• Full step-free access

If you just need a tube map and don’t want to use an app, download a pdf tube map to your device.

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