Tourism in London

[6] A 2013 study by Deloitte and Oxford Economics concluded that the tourism sector employed 700,000 people, accounting for 11.6 per cent of London's GDP.

[7] The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel located on the edge of the River Thames.

A short walk away, the area is home to the London Aquarium, Elizabeth Tower, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Nelson's Column.

[10] Below is the visitors information: Public transportation is essential in bringing tourists to and from attractions, and deciding the means of and cost of their travel.

[12] London offers many forms of public transportation: the Underground (commonly referred to as the Tube), double-decker red buses, and taxis.

Tourists at Buckingham Palace
A tourist stall selling various London and United Kingdom related souvenirs on the edge of Trafalgar Square on the Strand
Tourists consulting a map near St Paul's Cathedral
A signpost on Parliament Square with directions for nearby attractions
Tourism in London 2013
In spite of heavy traffic, several companies operate tour buses in London.