London is the capital of England and the United
Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the
United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the
European Union by most measures. London has been
a major settlement for two millennia, its
history going back to its founding by the Romans,
who called it Londinium.
London's ancient core, the City of London,
largely retains its square-mile mediaeval
boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the
name London has also referred to the metropolis
developed around this core.The bulk of this
conurbation forms the London region and the
Greater London administrative area, governed by
the elected Mayor of London and the London
Assembly.
London is a leading global city, with its
strengths in the arts, commerce, education,
entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare,
media, professional services, research and
development, tourism and transport all
contributing to its prominence. It is the
world's largest financial centre alongside New
York has the largest city GDP in Europe and is
home to the headquarters of more than 100 of
Europe's 500 largest companies. It is the most
visited city in the world.
London has a diverse range of peoples, cultures
and religions, and more than 300 languages are
spoken within its boundaries. In July 2007 it
had an official population of 7,556,900 within
the boundaries of Greater London, making it the
most populous municipality in the European
Union.
The Greater London Urban Area is the second largest in
the EU with a population of 8,278,251, while London's
metropolitan area is the largest in the EU with an
estimated total population of between 12 million and 14
million.
London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of
London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of
Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church;
and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the
Royal Observatory marks the Greenwich Meridian (0°
longitude) and GMT). Other famous landmarks include
Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, 30
St Mary Axe ("The Gherkin"), St Paul's Cathedral, Tower
Bridge and Trafalgar Square. London is home to numerous
museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other
cultural institutions including the British Museum,
National Gallery, British Library, Wimbledon and 40
theatres. London's Chinatown is the largest in
Europe. The London Underground network is the oldest
underground railway network in the world and the most
extensive after the Shanghai Metro.
AVERAGE COST for 2/4 people by train, tube and bus
at daytime
(London's Underground closes after 00.15)
see the map
£55/£110
£60/£120
£55/£110
£60/£120
*A 'Meet and Greet' service can be arranged when
booking whereby the driver will be in arrivals with
the passenger's name or company name, whichever you
prefer. A comforting thought, especially for first
time visitors in a foreign country.
If your flight is early or
subject to delays, we will track your flight's
progress and send your driver at the new expected
time of arrival.
*We have selected the area of Aldgate for your sojourns
in London, because of its short distance from "Piccadilly
Circus", the heart of London. Several buses(15,
135, N15, N135, N550) are taking
you there, within 20 minutes day and night, every few
minutes, and the Underground is at walk distance. You
can see on the map how close is the Tower Bridge
and the Tower of London (5 minutes by bus) and how easy is to get here from your Airport:
from Luton, Stansed, Heathrow or Gatwick, you just need
to get a train to any of the Rail Stations in London,
and get the tube to Aldgate/Aldgate East Station (from 9£ up to
22£ for
the train ticket and a day pass within zone 1-2 for
6,60£)
The area is well serviced by restaurants, shops, and
24/24 supermarkets. Very safe and quite at night it is
recomended for young couples, small groups and families. In case you are going to land at night, due to
the Tube limited working time, we
strongly suggest to book our affordable private transfer
service that will take you from the arrivals gate
directly at the address without any problem:
see rates
*We have selected the area of Aldgate for your sojourns
in London, because of its short distance from "Piccadilly
Circus", the heart of London. Several buses(15,
135, N15, N135, N550) are taking
you there, within 20 minutes day and night, every few
minutes, and the Underground is at walk distance. You
can see on the map how close is the
Tower Bridge
and the Tower of London (5 minutes by bus) and how easy is to get here from your Airport:
from Luton, Stansed, Heathrow or Gatwick, you just need
to get a train to any of the Rail Stations in London,
and get the tube to Aldgate/Aldgate East Station (from 9£ up to
22£ for
the train ticket and a day pass within zone 1-2 for
6,60£)
