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DK London

Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Soho, the South Bank, Hampstead, &

Part of Travel Guide

Author DK Travel
Paperback
$24.99 US
4.94"W x 8.56"H x 0.89"D   | 18 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Sep 23, 2025 | 352 Pages | 9780241739495

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A trip to London is one you’ll remember for years. And this is where it all begins.

DK’s London travel guide is easy to read and simple to use, with a clear layout, a great mix of photos and maps, and the insight you need to get the best from every place you visit. And you can trust us: our team of travel experts around the world have been helping us make great guides for over 30 years.

Here’s what you can expect:
- Up-to-date, expert insight you can trust – this London guide book has been fully updated by DK’s team of travel experts
- London's must-see sights and standout experiences – plus ideas you might not have found on your own
- Stunning photography and iconic cutaway illustrations – a DK trademark that brings London's landscapes and landmarks to life
- Clear, easy-to-use maps – helping you plan your trip and find your way with ease
- Flexible itineraries and guided walking tours – so you can shape your trip around your time and interests
- Culture and history, clearly explained – including royal London, the local food scene, and art and architecture
- Hand-picked recommendations – where to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- Detailed area-by-area guides – covering Covent Garden, Westminster, the South Bank, and beyond
- Practical tips that actually help – from useful apps and local transport to currency, health, and safety

Plan with confidence. Enjoy every moment. Make it a trip to remember.

Get to the good stuff even faster with our Top 10 London pocket guide. It’s perfect for short trips, with simple lists of 10 so you don’t miss a thing.
"Supporting sink-into-the-pages-and-dream desires, this series will please any reader who’s starting to think about a trip at the 10,000-foot level. It showcases the best design and use of images of any travel guide; sure to be in demand." – Library Journal
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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About

A trip to London is one you’ll remember for years. And this is where it all begins.

DK’s London travel guide is easy to read and simple to use, with a clear layout, a great mix of photos and maps, and the insight you need to get the best from every place you visit. And you can trust us: our team of travel experts around the world have been helping us make great guides for over 30 years.

Here’s what you can expect:
- Up-to-date, expert insight you can trust – this London guide book has been fully updated by DK’s team of travel experts
- London's must-see sights and standout experiences – plus ideas you might not have found on your own
- Stunning photography and iconic cutaway illustrations – a DK trademark that brings London's landscapes and landmarks to life
- Clear, easy-to-use maps – helping you plan your trip and find your way with ease
- Flexible itineraries and guided walking tours – so you can shape your trip around your time and interests
- Culture and history, clearly explained – including royal London, the local food scene, and art and architecture
- Hand-picked recommendations – where to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- Detailed area-by-area guides – covering Covent Garden, Westminster, the South Bank, and beyond
- Practical tips that actually help – from useful apps and local transport to currency, health, and safety

Plan with confidence. Enjoy every moment. Make it a trip to remember.

Get to the good stuff even faster with our Top 10 London pocket guide. It’s perfect for short trips, with simple lists of 10 so you don’t miss a thing.

Praise

"Supporting sink-into-the-pages-and-dream desires, this series will please any reader who’s starting to think about a trip at the 10,000-foot level. It showcases the best design and use of images of any travel guide; sure to be in demand." – Library Journal

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel

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