Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Your journey starts here. This new edition of our London guide, packed with color photography, DK's iconic illustrations and detailed maps, has been expertly updated so you won't miss a thing.
-Gorgeous, all-new color photography so you can imagine yourself there
-Reasons to love London: world-class museums, lively local markets, pomp and pageantry--what will yours be?
-See London from a different angle: 24 pages of fresh ideas for exploring the city
-A year-long calendar of events in London gives a selection of local events and festivals for all seasons
-Sturdy, laminated pull-out city map gives transportation information and Tube map
Expert advice covers the practical stuff: get ready, get around, and stay safe
-Detailed color maps help you navigate the city with ease
-Expert tips to make memories that last--where to snap and share the perfect photo, take in stunning views, and escape the crowds The most authentic places to stay, eat, drink, and shop
-Easy-to-follow walks and itineraries take you on a tour of each area, with plenty of food and drink stops en route.
-Hand-drawn illustrations show the inside of the must-see attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the Houses of Parliament.
-Covers Westminster and Whitehall; Mayfair and St. James's; Soho and Trafalgar Square; Covent Garden and the Strand; Holborn and the Inns of Court; Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia; King's Cross, Camden, and Islington; the City; Shoreditch and Spitalfields; Southwark and Bankside; South Bank; Chelsea and Battersea; South Kensington and Knightsbridge; Kensington, Holland Park, and Notting Hill; Regent's Park and Marylebone; Hampstead and Highgate; Greenwich and Canary Wharf; plus sights beyond the city.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide London is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you create your own unique trip.
Staying longer? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain.
About DK Eyewitness Travel For 25 years, DK's beautifully practical Eyewitness guides have been combining inspiring ideas and expert advice with easy-to-read maps and vivid photography to inform and enrich your vacation. In 2018, the Eyewitness series was relaunched with a stunning new look that you will love even more. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Synopsis
Winner, Gold Award, Top Guidebook at the 2020 Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards. Planning a trip to London? Look no further.
Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, catch a show in the vibrant West End theater district, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer.
Every corner of London is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the financial district of the City, where corporate suits can be seen flocking into futuristic skyscrapers. And when the sun sets, Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out.
Our annually updated guide brings this cosmopolitan capital to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations.
You'll discover:
- our pick of London's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice get ready, get around, and stay safe
- color-coded chapters to every part of London, from Mayfair to Shoreditch, King's Cross to the South Bank
- our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go
Have less time? Try our pocket-friendly Top 10 London for top 10 lists to all things London.