Is it hard to walk around London?

London is a great city for walking. You'll find loads of pedestrian friendly pathways, green spaces and fabulous sightseeing walks that will allow you to explore the city at a slow, relaxed pace. There are already a zillion blog posts about must see sights in London and ultimate guides for…



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London is best explored either on foot or by public transportation. Cabs and bike hires are also options. London has a great public transportation network and most visitors spend at least some time traveling on it. This includes public bus, tram, and rail services (including “the Tube”) within the city.

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Paris is known for its walkable city centre with many areas being pedestrian-only, whereas London has much more traffic on the roads and the distance from one neighbourhood to the next is too vast to call itself a walkable city.

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Many bus routes cover the entire city and run 24 hours a day. According to the London visitor's bureau, routes Nos. 9, 14, 15 and 22 are particularly good for sightseeing. Transport for London (TfL) oversees a variety of rail options.

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It's a relatively compact city, so combining your own two feet with low-cost public transportation is the best way of of getting around in Paris. In fact, it's one of the best walking cities in the world, and it also has one of the best public transportation systems.

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London is a safe city, but too many women feel unsafe when travelling, working or going out at night. Londoners have asked the Night Czar to prioritise women's safety. That's why the Mayor has created this charter: to make London a city where all women feel confident and welcome at night.

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Are two days enough in London? You won't be able to visit all the main landmarks of London in two days. However, if you plan well, in 2 days, you can see most of the 'musts' of London and also visit a few museums and tourist attractions. Our itinerary above should help you make the most of your short visit.

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The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call the Tube. You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world's busiest airports – into the city center.

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