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London Loop
London Loop in Mario Kart Tour
View of Big Ben and the starting line
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2019 (1), 2020 (2), 2021 (3))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 3) (2022)
Cup(s) Rock Cup
Tour(s)
Based on London and Westminster, England
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
London Loop
London Loop from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop 2
Map of London Loop 2 from Mario Kart Tour.
London Loop 3
Map of London Loop 3 from Mario Kart Tour.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour London Loop in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Frank
2:20.500 Mario's head icon in Mario Kart 8Comet body from Mario Kart 8SlimSuper Glider from Mario Kart 8
8DX 200cc Nin★Alice
1:38.896 Red Yoshi iconSports Coupe body from Mario Kart 8StandardSuper Glider from Mario Kart 8

London Loop is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is set in London, England, and makes its debut in the city’s namesake tour, the London Tour. London Loop has three routes, named London Loop, London Loop 2, and London Loop 3, each with its own R, T, and R/T variants. The second route made its debut in the Baby Rosalina Tour, due to Baby Rosalina's detective outfit, which is a reference to Sherlock Holmes, a fictional resident of London, while the third route debuted in the 2021 Halloween Tour. The course features various landmarks from the cities of London and Westminster, with the first route focusing on the main metropolitan areas, the second route focusing on the outskirts, and the third route focusing on the River Thames. The first and second routes have the racers go around London clockwise; however, the third route has them go around counterclockwise instead.

The music for this course bears similarities to that of Rock Rock Mountain, as well as being a reference to 1960s British rock music.

London Loop appears in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass as the first course of the Rock Cup.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

London Loop's course layout in relation to its other layoutsLondon Loop 2's course layout in relation to its other layouts
London Loop 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other.

London Loop[edit]

The course begins to the right of Big Ben, followed by a gradual right next to a double-decker bus. The road then weaves its way around Nelson's Column, then makes another gradual right through Charing Cross and a part of Trafalgar Square before making a sharp left at St Paul's Cathedral. The player then reaches Leadenhall Market, which they exit after making a single slight right. After another sharp right with a Chain Chomp in a green space in front of the Tower of London, the player crosses Tower Bridge, then takes another sharp right past City Hall and The Shard with the London Eye in the background. After a left sigmoid curve, the player returns to the finish line. This specific route was the only European city course route that was not brought back in the Metropolitan Tour.

The course also appears as London Loop R (reversed), London Loop T (with ramps), and London Loop R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T and R/T variants, there are several stationary double-decker buses on the track.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § London Loop.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which London Loop and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
London Loop from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Dixie Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Classic)Mario (King)Mario (Racing)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Wedding) The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourBright Bunny from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourPrancer from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour. The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourThe Bright Glider from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour Dr. BowserKing Bob-omb (Gold)Mario (Classic)Penguin LuigiPink Gold Peach from Mario Kart TourShy Guy (Gold)Waluigi (Bus Driver) The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourBumble V from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourFast Frank from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourThe Flaming Speeder from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourRadish Rider from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Block Glider from Mario Kart TourBoo Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart TourLe Tricolore from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Pink YoshiRed Koopa (Freerunning)Yellow Toad (Pit Crew) 8-Bit Jumping Mario from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Yellow)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Red Yoshi Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour* The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart TourKoopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Pink Mushmellow from Mario Kart Tour Piston Glider from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Black Mii Racing SuitMario (Halloween)Penguin LuigiWaluigi (Bus Driver)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Blue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourBronze Cucumber from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourThe Flaming Speeder from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.The Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart TourTaiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Classic)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Vacation)Peach (Wedding) Bright Bunny from Mario Kart TourBumble V from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart Tour**Decal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourFrosty Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour**The Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart Tour*Wildfire Flyer from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart Tour Black Starchute from Mario Kart TourBoo Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourThe Bright Glider from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart Tour*The Para-Panini from Mario Kart TourRoyal Parachute from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Pink YoshiRed Toad (Pit Crew) The Tea Coupe from Mario Kart Tour BaNaNa Parafoil from Mario Kart TourThe Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Red Koopa (Freerunning)MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Birthday Girl Rosalina from Mario Kart TourGreen Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourPipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Piston Glider from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bronze Mii Racing SuitDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Classic)Mario (Sunshine)Pauline's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Toad (Astronaut)Toad (Tourist) The Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourCheership from Mario Kart TourCombo Cruiser from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gold Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Lunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourMacharon from Mario Kart TourPrancer from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourBoo Masks from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourFare Flier from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (King)Mario (Racing)Mario (Santa)Peach (Yukata)Poochy from Mario Kart TourShy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi (Bus Driver) The Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour*Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourRadish Rider from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour.Taiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourBoo Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourStarchute from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour
Green Shy GuyRed Yoshi The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Diddy Kong from Mario Kart TourKoopa (Freerunning) The Orange Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Wario Wing from Mario Kart Tour
Roy Green Cheep Charger from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitBuilder Mario from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Classic)Poochy from Mario Kart TourSanta Mii Racing Suit The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBright Bunny from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourFrosty Bells from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGold Paintster from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourPrancer from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Block Glider from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourThe Bright Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourFlybrary Book from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart Tour Dixie Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Classic)Mario (Sunshine)Peach (Wedding)Penguin LuigiShy Guy (Gold)Toad (Tourist)*Waluigi (Bus Driver)Yoshi (Kangaroo) The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourBronze Cucumber from Mario Kart Tour**Cheership from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Lunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart Tour*Macharon from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour. The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBoo Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourDragon Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart Tour*Icy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLe Tricolore from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSuper Mario Kart Glider from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Yellow)Koopa (Freerunning) Red Standard 8 from Mario Kart Tour PeachRed YoshiYellow Toad (Pit Crew) Green Standard 8 from Mario Kart TourPara-Wing from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Jumping Mario from Mario Kart Tour
Dry Bones's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Birthday Girl Rosalina from Mario Kart TourGreen Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourPink Mushmellow from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ring Race bonus challenge held on London Loop Regular Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 25
  • 40
London Tour The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
  • 18
  • 30
  • 38
2nd Anniversary Tour Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Luigi Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Shy Guy Cup challenge from the London Tour and the Peach Cup challenge from the 1st Anniversary Tour in Mario Kart Tour Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 200
  • 350
  • 650
London Tour The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy Cup
1st Anniversary Tour The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Ludwig Cup challenge from the London Tour in Mario Kart Tour. Regular Ludwig von Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Ludwig
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 15
  • 20
London Tour Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cup
Vs. Mega Bowser
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
The Bowser Cup Challenge from the London Tour of Mario Kart Tour Regular MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Buggy
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shells[1]

Bowser Shell from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser's Shells[1]
London Tour The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
Spring Tour Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Daisy Cup challenge from the 1st Anniversary Tour in Mario Kart Tour Regular Peach's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
1st Anniversary Tour The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup
Spring Tour The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup

London Loop 2[edit]

The course begins to the right of the Big Ben on Westminster Bridge. Players take a slight right to enter St James's Park in front of Buckingham Palace. Two Chain Chomps are located in the green space, one in the very center and one outside the palace. Racers drive down a long street shortly afterwards, driving past the British Museum, eventually leading to a ramp with The Shard visible in the far background. Racers take a right to Trafalgar Square before eventually driving across Waterloo Bridge, passing the London Eye. A U-bend to the right is taken, which leads racers back on to Westminster Bridge before arriving at the finish line.

The course also appears as London Loop 2R (reversed), London Loop 2T (with ramps), and London Loop 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, there are several stationary double-decker buses on the track. In the R/T variant, both Chain Chomps are gone; racers skip the James's Park section entirely before reaching a glide ramp and then finishing the lap on Kanaami Road above the starting line.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § London Loop 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which London Loop 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of London Loop 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
London Loop 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserKamek from Mario Kart TourKing Boo (Gold)Mario (Golf)Mario (Racing)Mario (SNES)Waluigi (Vampire)Wario Mii Racing Suit Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourB Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourKoopa King from Mario Kart Tour.The Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart Tour Black Great Sail from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Bronze Mii Racing SuitCat Mario from Mario Kart TourDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourMario (Classic)Mario Mii Racing SuitPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Aurora)Toad (Astronaut)Toad (Party Time) Black Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Rambi Rider from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart TourYellow Taxi from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourBaby Mario Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourThe Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightFireworks Parachute from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourNew Year's Kite from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourSweetheart Glider from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourThe Tea Coupe from Mario Kart Tour The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Lakitu from Mario Kart TourRed Toad (Pit Crew)Red Yoshi The Super 1 from Mario Kart Tour ? Block
Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour Birthday Girl from Mario Kart TourBirthday Girl Rosalina from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Peach (Cherub)Baby Rosalina (Detective)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Rosalina (Aurora) Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Rambi Rider from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourLime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart TourWarrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart Tour Black Starchute from Mario Kart TourCat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourFireworks Parachute from Mario Kart TourFlybrary Book from Mario Kart TourHeart Balloons from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Thai Dress)Gold Koopa (Freerunning)Luigi (Painter)Mario (SNES)Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourWario Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlack B Dasher from Mario Kart TourThe Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour**Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourP-WingSweet Daytripper from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart TourYellow Taxi from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGold Swooper from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart Tour**Silver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSweetheart Glider from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu from Mario Kart Tour The Tea Coupe from Mario Kart Tour ? Block Green Shy GuyRed Koopa (Freerunning)Toad's icon from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon Yoshi.png Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour**The Dasher II from Mario Kart TourPara-Wing from Mario Kart Tour The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
MKT Icon BabyPeach.png
London Loop 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Captain Toad from Mario Kart TourChargin' Chuck (Gold)Kamek from Mario Kart TourLuigi (Chef)Mario (Chef)Mario (SNES)Mario (Tuxedo)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Yellow Mii Racing Suit B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart TourSweet Daytripper from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina (Detective)Ice MarioMario (Classic)Mario (Golf)Peach (Wintertime)Rosalina (Aurora)Waluigi (Vampire) Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGold Paintster from Mario Kart Tour**Goo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher from Mario Kart TourTiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart Tour* Baby Mario Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBoo Masks from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart Tour*Full Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart TourWicked Wings from Mario Kart Tour
The Orange Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourTurbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour Waluigi Wing from Mario Kart TourWario Wing from Mario Kart Tour Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 DeluxeRosalina's icon from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon Waluigi.png Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourThe Dasher II from Mario Kart TourPara-Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Tea Coupe from Mario Kart Tour The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Birthday Girl from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Bowser (Santa)Builder ToadCat Mario from Mario Kart TourDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourMario Mii Racing SuitNabbit from Mario Kart TourPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding)Peach (Wintertime)Yoshi (Reindeer) The Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourCact-R from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourGold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourPlatinum Taxi from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourThe Streetle from Mario Kart TourTiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourWarrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourWild Wing from Mario Kart TourYellow Taxi from Mario Kart Tour Flybrary Book from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2020 from Mario Kart TourOrigami Glider from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour Black Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserGold Koopa (Freerunning)Ice MarioLuigi (Golf)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Aurora)Rosalina (Chef)*Toad (Party Time)Toadette (Explorer)Waluigi (Vampire)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) The Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gold Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour.Swift Jack from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart Tour* Baby Mario Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart Tour*
Pink Shy Guy Pink Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Red Yoshi The Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourRoyale from Mario Kart TourThe Super 1 from Mario Kart TourThe Tea Coupe from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Jumping Mario from Mario Kart TourBaNaNa Parafoil from Mario Kart TourThe Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart TourWaluigi Wing from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Baby Rosalina Cup challenge from the Baby Rosalina Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on London Loop 2 Regular Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 24
  • 30
Baby Rosalina Tour Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Koopa Troopa Cup challenge from the Baby Rosalina Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on London Loop 2 (reused as the Ludwig Cup's bonus challenge in the 2nd Anniversary Tour) Regular Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Two Barrel Bombs
Barrel Bomb
Chain Chomp
Chain Chomp (chained)
Baby Rosalina Tour The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa Cup
2nd Anniversary Tour Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cup
Spring Tour Wendy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Wendy Cup
vs. Mega Hammer Bro
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Rosalina Cup challenge from the Baby Rosalina Tour; a Vs. Mega Hammer Bro challenge set on London Loop 2 (reused as the Wario Cup's bonus challenge in the Metropolitan Tour) Regular Hammer Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Hammer Bro
Koopa Dasher from Mario Kart Tour
Koopa Dasher
TBD Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mushrooms[2]
150cc and higher only

Hammer from Mario Kart Tour.
Hammers
Baby Rosalina Tour The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Rosalina Cup
Metropolitan Tour The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Dry Bones Cup challenge from the Spring Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on London Loop 2T T MKT Icon Waluigi.png
Waluigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
Spring Tour Dry Bones Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Dry Bones Cup

London Loop 3[edit]

The course starts on the Westminster Bridge, though it faces away from Big Ben, the opposite direction of London Loop and London Loop 2. Racers take a left turn and travel past the London Eye before taking a right by the River Thames, passing The Walkie-Talkie and the City Hall. Two boats can be seen floating on the river. Shortly after, the racers must take a U-bend to the left to cross Tower Bridge, which has a glide ramp that is only usable on lap 2. A wide bend to the left around the green space of the Tower of London follows, with a Chain Chomp in the center. Players then drive back to The Walkie-Talkie before taking a right to access a path besides the River Thames. After driving below a bridge, the player takes one last left to reach the finish line, passing Big Ben.

The course also appears as London Loop 3R (reversed), London Loop 3T (with ramps), and London Loop 3R/T (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, there is a glide ramp between the green space and the Tower Bridge, which now instead has a dash panel ramp. In the T variant, the Chain Chomp in the green space is gone. In the R/T variant, racers briefly drive over the River Thames via Kanaami Road and use an additional glide ramp when returning to the track.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § London Loop 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which London Loop 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of London Loop 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
London Loop 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (Black)Cat Mario from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourFire RosalinaGold Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Baseball)Waluigi (Vampire) Boo Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourLime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourTiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart Tour Bright Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourChocolate Donut from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGold Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourJolly Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRose Parasol from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour ? Block Mii Racing SuitBaby Rosalina (Detective)Brown Mii Racing SuitCaptain Toad from Mario Kart TourCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Tuxedo)Waluigi (Bus Driver) The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourCrawly Kart from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourJukebox Buggy from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Monarch Kart from Mario Kart Tour*Pinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourRadish Rider from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart TourTrickster from Mario Kart Tour Dream Glider from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Meteors from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart Tour**Pretzel Glider from Mario Kart Tour**The Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart Tour*Royal Parachute from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTreasure Map from Mario Kart Tour.Wicked Wings from Mario Kart Tour
Purple Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Green)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Lakitu from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitDixie Kong's icon from Mario Kart TourFire RosalinaHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Santa Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver) Classic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourGhost Ride from Mario Kart TourGrand Badwagon from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourJukebox Buggy from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourRed Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourTrickster from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart TourWild Slugger from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Butterfly Sunset from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart TourRainy Balloons from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTreasure Map from Mario Kart Tour. Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Daisy (Swimwear)Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourKamek from Mario Kart TourKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Halloween)Tanooki RosalinaWaluigi (Vampire)**Wario Mii Racing Suit Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourCheership from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourCrawly Kart from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSneeker from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart Tour**Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart Tour8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourCalico Parafoil from Mario Kart TourChocolate Donut from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourRose Parasol from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Green)Pink Yoshi Diddy Kong from Mario Kart TourPurple Toad (Pit Crew)Red Koopa (Freerunning)Red Toad (Pit Crew)
London Loop 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Builder ToadetteCaptain Toad from Mario Kart TourCat Mario from Mario Kart TourDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourKamek from Mario Kart TourKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitMario (King)Mario Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Wario (Cowboy)Yoshi (Kangaroo) The Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourCact-R from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCrawly Kart from Mario Kart TourDark Trickster from Mario Kart TourDouble-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourPink Dozer from Mario Kart TourRadish Rider from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourSneeker from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Super Glider from Mario Kart TourBlack Great Sail from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightChocolate Donut from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourWicked Wings from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)Penguin ToadRed Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver)Waluigi (Vampire) The Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourGhost Ride from Mario Kart TourThe Gold B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour*Gold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Pumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGreen SpeederLime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour Candlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRainy Balloons from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Red Koopa (Freerunning)MKT Icon Wario.png Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
London Loop 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Daisy (Swimwear)Luigi (Classic)Mario (Halloween)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGhost Ride from Mario Kart TourGold Pumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourPumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart Tour Chocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart Tour Luigi (Painter)Peach (Halloween)Rosalina (Halloween)Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourWario (Cowboy) Classic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDark Trickster from Mario Kart TourGrand Badwagon from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPink Dozer from Mario Kart TourRed Crawly Kart from Mario Kart Tour**Swift Jack from Mario Kart TourTanooki Kart from Mario Kart Tour Black Great Sail from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart TourPink YoshiRed Yoshi
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Peach Cup challenge from the Metropolitan Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on London Loop 3T T MKT Icon Waluigi.png
Waluigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 8
  • 14
  • 20
Metropolitan Tour The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toadette Cup challenge from the 2021 Halloween Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on London Loop 3 Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin

Super Horn from Mario Kart Tour.
Super Horn
2
  • 8
  • 14
  • 20
Halloween Tour (2021) The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
1
  • 8
  • 15
  • 23
Anniversary Tour (2023) The Boomerang Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Boomerang Bro Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Tour London Loop as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
London Loop in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

London Loop returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the third wave of the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the Rock Cup. The course has received significant visual upgrades, and is now set in cloudy weather. The London Eye now moves, unlike in Mario Kart Tour. The various barrels and crates on the course have been removed. The minimap is rotated 90 degrees clockwise and features multiple paths that are unused in Mario Kart Tour, such as one to the right of Leadenhall Market and one going beneath the Admiralty Arch. This makes London Loop the second Mario Kart Tour city course to include roads that were unused at the time of their appearance in the Booster Course Pass, after Sydney Sprint and alongside Berlin Byways. Like Berlin Byways, the previously unused roads in this course were never used in Tour prior to new content for it concluding.

The first lap is based on the first London Loop route. Racers begin on Westminster Bridge, facing Big Ben. An arrow field immediately directs them to turn right and drive through Charing Cross. Unlike in Mario Kart Tour, racers can perform tricks off of the center of the roundabout. They can also drive the long way around the roundabout, though there is no benefit to doing so. Either way, players then drive around the front of St Paul's Cathedral and come to Leadenhall Market. They can still drive through it, but there is now also the option to drive on a straighter path to its right, which is unused in Tour. From there, they drive through a right curve past a Chain Chomp chained outside the Tower of London, across Tower Bridge, and back to the starting line taking the route past The Shard.

The second lap is based on London Loop 2. As such, racers go straight ahead and enter St James's Park. There is another Chain Chomp there, and an additional one chained near the left side of the gate. After leaving the park, an arrow field directs racers left through a long road, with exits with a ramp pointed toward the front door of the Bush House. Players then drive across Waterloo Bridge before taking two right turns to reach the starting line again.

The third and final lap is a combination of London Loop 2 again and London Loop 3R. Players once again drive through St James's Park. However, the Chain Chomp has broken loose and is now roaming around, occasionally crossing onto the road. The Chain Chomp outside the park's gate has also freed itself and gone through the Admiralty Arch to circle the Charing Cross. Racers, too, drive under the Admiralty Arch and go straight through Charing Cross towards the River Thames (where an unchained Chain Chomp is swimming, of no consequence to the player). Players drive along the Thames and under the Waterloo Bridge before taking the right turn near the Tower of London again, whose Chain Chomp has also broken loose. They drive over the Tower Bridge again (although there is no Glide Ramp like there is in Mario Kart Tour), turn right to drive on the other side of the Thames, and then head for the finish line to end the race.

In the first lap, the second path of Leadenhall Market is blocked off with red arrows, implying the player would drive there in a later lap. However, the player never visits that area in the race again, so the route, like in Mario Kart Tour, remains unused, making it the only route in the Booster Course Pass with this distinction. (Note that the route only leads into a void.)

During the beginning of this course's music, a second guitar plays a few notes, panned to the left; this guitar is absent in all subsequent loops of the song.[3]

Unlike some other courses using arrow fields in the Booster Course Pass, London Loop can be driven in reverse from the beginning without Lakitu picking up the player. However, this loads the third lap layout with the unchained Chain Chomps, meaning that if the player turns back around and resumes following the course normally, the Chain Chomps will rechain themselves, only to be unchained again once Lap 3 is triggered properly.

London Loop is one of three Mario Kart Tour courses in the third wave overall, alongside Tour Berlin Byways and Merry Mountain.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Official Nintendo social media accounts: Take a tour of London Loop, coming in Wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. Every lap is a new route through the city, each with its own sights to see: the London Eye, Tower Bridge and more![4][5]
  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™ Tour game.
    • As you can guess from the name, it's modelled after the city of London in jolly ol' England. If you look around, you can see familiar buildings lining the course.
    • The course will change depending on the lap and there are also different routes you can take. Explore around and choose wisely!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Find a roundabout route to victory in London Loop!
    We'd like to present to you a course released as part of the third wave, which is available now: London Loop.
    Race through the streets of London and enjoy the mix of historic and modern architecture this charming city course, which debuted in the smart device game Mario Kart Tour, has to offer! How many landmarks can you spot? Thankfully you'll have plenty of opportunities to see the sights from different angles, as one of the highlights of the course is the fact that the route you'll take changes from lap to lap. If you're keen-eyed enough, you might even find some special paths to the top of the podium!
  • Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer: A city course inspired by London, U.K. Besides the famous palace and bridge, you can also see the characteristic double-decker bus.[6]

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

London Loop[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

London Loop 2[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

London Loop 3[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ロンドン アベニュー
Rondon Abenyū
London Avenue

Chinese (simplified) 伦敦环线
Lúndūn Huánxiàn
London Loop

Chinese (traditional) 倫敦環線
Lúndūn Huánxiàn
London Loop

Dutch Londen-Ronde
London Tour
French Détour à Londres
London Detour
German London-Tour
London Tour
Italian Giro di Londra
London Loop/Tour
Korean 런던 루프
Leondeon Lupeu
London Loop

Portuguese (NOA) Arrancada em Londres
London Sprint
Portuguese (NOE) Ronda por Londres
London Round
Russian Лондонское турне
Londonskoye turne
London Tournée

Spanish Ronda por Londres
Round around London

Trivia[edit]

  • In the course icons and promotional pictures posted on social media by Nintendo for Mario Kart Tour, Big Ben is depicted with extra details, such as windows and spires. These details are absent in both Mario Kart Tour's gameplay and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
  • This course shares its name with a walk located in Outer London, the London Outer Orbital Path (also known as the London LOOP).
  • This course is one of two Tour city courses whose postcard promotional art does not depict a character in a corresponding alternate costume. The other course is Madrid Drive.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b TheMadWeazel (December 10, 2019). London Tour “Bowser Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  2. ^ Amb3r Barw1ck (March 25, 2020). Baby Rosalina (Detective) beats Mega Hammer Bro (Last Baby Rosalina Tour Video). YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  3. ^ YoshiMr. (December 9, 2022). How a Single Guitar (may have) Set a Mario Kart Milestone (I think). YouTube. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  4. ^ NintendoEurope (November 22, 2022). Twitter. Retrieved November 29, 2022. (Archived December 8, 2022, 20:17:32 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  5. ^ MarioKartUK (November 22, 2022). Facebook. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  6. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 15, 2023. (Archived July 15, 2023, 10:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)