Pocket Rough Guide London (Rough Guides) - Softcover

Cook, Samantha; Humphreys, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1409357120 ISBN 13: 9781409357124

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2015

Synopsis

The best London has to offer — in your pocket.

The Pocket Rough Guide to London is your essential guide to the British capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars in an easy-to-use format, and a full-color pull-out map.

Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Rough Guides' itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of London" section picks out the city's highlights you won't want to miss, from the mind-boggling treasure-trove of the British Museum to the gargantuan exhibition spaces of the Tate Modern.

Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and dance, from cozy and welcoming traditional pubs to the latest champions of London's culinary revolution.

The Pocket Rough Guide to London is full of insider tips on the most memorable experiences the city has to offer: take in the views from the lofty heights of the Shard; haggle for a bargain in Portobello Road Market; explore the legacy of the Olympic Games in the East End; and enjoy all manner of world-class museums for free. Plus, Rough Guides' comprehensive recommendations not only will help you take advantage of the city's famed restaurant and nightlife scenes but also help you find equally fun places to sleep and shop.

Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to London.

About this title

About the Author:

Samantha Cook was born in London and has lived in the city, give or take a few spells wandering the globe, all her life. She is coauthor of such titles as The Rough Guide to London and The Rough Guide to Vintage London. Cook has been involved with Rough Guides for more than ten years. 

Rob Humphreys has been writing for Rough Guides since 1989. He has traveled extensively, writing Pocket Rough Guide London (with S. Cook), Pocket Rough Guide Prague, and The Rough Guide to London (with S. Cook). Rob is also the coauthor of The Rough Guide to Scotland, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands, and The Great Glen Rough Guides Snapshot Scotland.

Review:

Reliable, readable Rough Guides * Conde Nast Traveller *

About this edition

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1409357120
• ISBN 13: 9781409357124
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 208