Carnaby Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Carnaby Street
Shop, dine and drink at this pedestrian-only street made famous the world over by musicians and socialites during the Swinging London era of the 1960s.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Activities
Underground - Soho to Covent Garden Food Tour
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip
London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise
London: Buckingham Palace & Westminster Guided Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Carnaby
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.
London City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Russell Square, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
- Carnaby Street
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- London Bridge
- O2 Arena
- London Eye
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- Wembley Stadium
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Trafalgar Square
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- The Shard
- Kensington High Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Hampton Court Palace
- Westminster Abbey
- Royal Albert Hall
- Liverpool Street
- Finsbury Park
- Westfield Stratford City