DK Eyewitness London: 2020

By D.K. Publishing, Roger Williams, DK Eyewitness Travel, et al.

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 024136874X
• ISBN13: 9780241368749
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: DK Eyewitness Travel
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.9" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

London Was Awesome

My wife and I went to London, and this book from Eyewitness is awesome, it outlined every place we went. We also have a Eyewitness Travel Guide book on Paris & Tunis, these three books are part of our collection of memorabilia from our one month vacation. We love these books.. Dan & Linda Hughes

Loved this book

I loved this book and it did give some good ideas where to visit. Lovely colour maps showing walking tours.

Don't leave home without this book!

I purchased this guide well before my trip to London and read it cover to cover. I was able to plan many of my activities and budget the trip without ever leaving my livingroom.Even though this was my first trip abroad, the information contained in the guide made me feel as if I was a seasoned travel veteran..from how to use The Tube for transportation (get a London Visitor's Pass) to opearting hours and admission prices for all of the places I wanted to see to a translation of the "English" language (a "subway" is not a train that runs underground). If you are in need of a very useful travel companion for your trip to London, this guide is well worth the price.

A guide that gives you pictures rather than just words!

My family and I recently vacationed in London this past summer, and found this guide to be a wonderful resource. It is clear, easy to understand, and covers every aspect of your visit to this lovely city on the Thames. Many travel guides have wordy narratives and microscopic maps, but not this one. Once you open it's cover you will be treated to wonderful full color photos, detailed color drawings, maps, and illustrations. You will be inspired by this book because it literally shows you what you'll see in London, even before you leave home. You will be able to identify sites like St.Paul's, Westminister Abby, Trafalgar Sq, and will actually recognize them when you arrive in London (this is no small feat)! In addition to a liberal amount of practical travel information, many historical facts are provided to whet your interest, and prepare you to absorb more from guided tours or plaques you may read. Finally, even after you return home, you will find yourself looking at this guide to refresh your memory, and to explain some of the finer points when telling friends "what you did on your summer vacation". It is a beautiful book, a great travel guide, and a wonderful keepsake.

The most comprehensively helpul London travel book ever!

This book and the others in the series (e.g. for Paris and Rome) provide photos, drawings and diagrams of what other books only tell about in print. Beautifully designed and easy to use, this is the one superb resource to read before your trip; you'll know London before you arrive. And during your visit you'll refer to it continually. You'll get a satisfying balance of information about the city's history, culture, arts, neighborhoods, customs, traditions, shopping, events, transporation and more...plus an excellent "survival guide" section...and detailed street and subway maps and recommendations about carefully screened lodging, restaurants and shopping. We don't travel without the Eyewitness Travel Guide. While this book is similar in style and layout to the equally excellent Knopf guides, I find a better balance of information in the Eyewitness Guides.