The City Information Centre (CIC) is London's only independent tourist information centre.
Get friendly, multilingual advice on everything there is to see and do in London and beyond from expert advisors. Find out which attractions are open, how you can book, popular walks and itineraries, free activities for the family and much more. Whether you need directions, information about the latest events or suggestions for days out, including city walks, come in and speak to the team. They can provide inspiring ideas on how to get the best out of your trip in London and further afield.
The centre stocks a wide range of free brochures and publications including the London Planner and free City Visitor Trail maps to help you make the most of your visit.
You can explore the City with a range of free Self-Guided Walks on Roman London, Fire of London, Medieval London etc. or join a daily Guided Walk by qualified City of London Guides.
You can also purchase:
• Oyster cards - the easiest and cheapest way to travel around London
• Detailed Maps, Books and Guides of London
• Tickets to major attractions including Tower of London, London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral
• Warner Brothers (Harry Potter) Studio tickets
• Hop-On / Hop – Off London Sightseeing tours tickets
• River Cruise Tickets
• Theatre tickets
• London Pass and Explorer Pass, complete sightseeing packages
• Out of London Sightseeing Tours including Stonehenge, Windsor, Bath, and many more
• Stamps, postcards and lots of colourful merchandise
Whatever you're looking to do in London or further afield, the CIC team can provide inspiring ideas on how to get the best out of your trip.
The City Information Centre is also known for its stunning modern design and won the 2009 RIBA Award for Architectural Excellence. Its low, sharp building has a strong visual character unlike anything else in the City. Designed by MAKE Architects, its form evolved from analysis of pedestrian flows across the site at the north end of Millennium Bridge.