How to take The Tube in London 🚇

As a Londoner, it's only when you visit other major Western cities and use their subway/metro system, that you realise how good the London Underground is.

Importantly, the London tube map is not to scale in case you fancy a walk. On a rainy 80s day at school, I drew it to scale and it blew my mind

I'm English and I certainly could've used a video like this when I used the tube on my own for the first time. Most tourists don't realise that Brits who don't live in London often end up scratching their heads with this as well, since no other city in the UK has an underground system. But Londoners are always happy to help, as long as you ask someone who doesn't look like they're in a hurry!

Also a note to add that most Tube stations have stairs and many are not suitable for wheelchairs, people with mobility issues or lots of heavy luggage. So best to check the stations that you want to use before you head out. Sometimes the bus is a good alternative in these cases.

You really did a good job with this. I've been traveling to London for 20 years so it's easy for me but many others, especially people who live in places without light rail systems might be intimidated. The Tube's a piece of cake.

The London Underground map is considered a design classic. It is both beautiful and really easy to follow (with a little practice!).

Very professional video, very well done and enjoyable to watch. I’m English and have used the Tube all my long life making literally hundreds of journey’s but I still found this video informative.

As a Londoner let me say this is an outstanding video! 👍👍👍👍😊

I visited London for the first time a couple of days ago. I used all of the info from your videos and was able to get all around the city using the Tube. I thank you so much!!! London is a beautiful city and I’ll be returning very soon.

Still makes me proud as a uk citizen for this victorian marvel of engineering... Yes it's been updated but it was way ahead of it's time when it was first built

Thank you Jess!! You're the best! I have all of your literature on London and I'm planning my trip to London next year with you guides and I look forward to using your service to tour around London when I get there! Yes taking the tube looks daunting but with your help I'm sure I'll be just fine! Thank you so much for all that you do for us and I love all of your content! Hopefully I'll cross paths with you and I can thank you in person!! Be well, be safe and Cheers!!:goodvibes:

I watched a ton of your videos before our trip to London in March 2023. They were very helpful. The biggest problem I had with the tube was that not every station has an elevator (lift) or escalator. My step daughter and I found ourselves lugging our luggage up and down several flights of stairs before we really explored the maps in the stations and realized we had to seek out those stations.

perfect timing, I am off to London in about 3 weeks! and I really appreciate the line about how not all disabilities are visible. Thank you!

Living in nearby Cambridge and visiting London often ... I can honestly say that this video introduction to using the London Underground (aka the Tube) would be very helpful to people visiting London for the first time. Very good and very clear and helpful information.

THat was really well said. I am a Londoner who has used The Tube for most of his 68 years and it has been excellent. I, rarely, ever have had to wait more than a few minutes and when I lived in the heart of Inner London,I never bothered to drive as it was so convenient with 272 Stations. In OUTER London The North, East, and West are served much better than THe South of London(logistical reasons). FUN FACT. Did you notice right at the end,that during daylight, Cars can be parked facing either direction as per 9.08 of THe 9.21 Video:)

London underground is one of the best & easiest transportation I have ever used. I wish I had this video before our trip to London in February. Great explanation.

As a Londoner i sometimes find that using a bus is quicker for some journeys, and the view is better!

Im in London right now for the 2023 marathon. This is awesome. You rock. Thank you!

Did my first ever solo trip on tube in September 2021. I'm autistic and wore the sunflower lanyard. I have family in London so they gave me a lesson on using tube including citymapper and it was invaluable. One time I went out the wrong exit at Swiss Cottage but I asked a policeman's advice and it was great. Note to other autistics I carry a card with my London family phone numbers on it as an emergency. Looking forward to doing a solo trip in May using the Elizabeth line from Heathrow terminal 5. Much love from Northern Ireland

I am planning on going to London later this year. I must of watched over thirty of your YouTube videos. With all the information I have learnt from watching your YouTube videos I owe you big time.