Leading UK cities for international tourism 2019-2023, by visits
London was by far the most visited city by international tourists in the United Kingdom in 2023. That year, inbound visits to the UK's capital totaled just over 20 million, staying roughly seven percent lower than in 2019, prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edinburgh and Manchester followed on the ranking, reporting around 2.3 million and 1.7 million visits, respectively. Overall, the number of inbound visits to the United Kingdom reached 38 million in 2023 but remained below pre-pandemic levels.
