Any tips on traveling in London?

I have lived and worked in London for many years, and it is not much different to any other capital city. If you are eating out, check the bill at the restaurant. There are quite a few who have a service charge, so tipping is not necessary. If you are travelling around to see the sights, the London Underground can take you within a very short walk of all the major attractions, and if you get a days travel pass, works out relatively cheap. Golden rule is to steer away from unlicenced cabs. If you do take a cab, make sure it is one of the 'famous' london black cabs, as the unlicenced ones will rip you off. If you have not got a plan of places to visit, the usual sites are always great to see - Buckingham Palace, Westmenister Cathedral, Downing Street, Nelsons Column, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all within a short walk. You could also take in the London Eye, and the London Aquarium as these are all within a short distance. Plan your visit, so you do not keep crossing tracks. Although you do not say how long you are staying, of whether you have been before, i am sure you will love the greatest most historic capital city in the world. Wecome to London, and enjoy :-)

Don't tip in pubs. Buy your traveler's check here in the US but purchase them in British Pounds, not dollars. That will make your life over there much easier! Use the Tube as much as possible. It is farily cheap and will get to most places.

When you cross the roads, remember to look to the right before stepping off the footpath. I assume you don't want to get run over. And when traveling on the escalators at a tube station, stand to the right. You'll be shoved aside if you stand on the left - either that or you'll have 1,000 really annoyed people behind you.

Buy a copy of Nicholson's Guide to London. It is very compact and has maps, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping etc. Well worth it.