The Casual Tourist Guide to Central London 2026

A London guide that helps you avoid the touristy stuff and experience the real city instead. London comes with a lot of “you have to go here” advice. The Casual Tourist Guides cut through the noise and show you where locals really go, so you can wander your own way and know you got London right. With these area-based guides and digital maps, you can always see which of the best local gems are nearby while you explore. The Casual Tourist Guide to Central London covers Westminster, Chinatown, Soho, Covent Garden, Marylebone, Mayfair and Fitzrovia — all within easy walking distance of each other. This guide brings together the underrated restaurants, quirky bars, and lesser-known experiences I love recommending to friends and family. If you want to explore central London beyond the obvious and discover places most visitors walk straight past, this is the area to do it.