All About the London Tube and London Tube Maps and Tickets

That's it -- you're now a London tube pro. You'll find that many directions you're given when traveling in London mention a tube stop -- makes it a snap to get around. The signs above black fenced stairs leading underground show you tibe sops; simple to find. And most locals can tell you on what corner the nearest tube stop is.

A couple of things to remember about using the London tube:

• Some big London tube stations have several entrances and exits. If you're given directions, remember which exit is mentioned so you'll emerge from the tube station on the right corner. In the Piccadilly Circus station, for instance, there are four exits -- each is marked with signs showing the streets to which stairs will lead.

• Holdups happen -- the London tube system is as subject to delay and malfunction as any subway anywhere; PA announcements in stations will let you know if a train is running behind or not at all.

London Tube Websites

Once you've figured out the London tube basics, find some London tube websites that tell more than you ever thought you needed to know about the London tube.

• OfficialLondon tube map download

• London tube maps for your iPod

• London Underground blog

• How to find tourist spots on the London tube

• Underground urban legends -- Two foot-long London tube rats and walled up trains full of skeletons...

Enjoy visiting London!