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|title=London Loop
|title=London Loop
|image=[[File:MKT London View.png|300px]]<br>View of [[Big Ben]]
|image=[[File:MKT London View.jpg|300px]]<br>View of [[Big Ben]] and the [[Finish Line|starting line]]
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|based_on=[[London]] and {{wp|City of Westminster|Westminster}}, [[United Kingdom|England]]
|based_on=[[London]] and {{wp|City of Westminster|Westminster}}, [[United Kingdom|England]]
|online_play=Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|online_play=Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|cups=[[Rock Cup]]
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'''London Loop''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is set in [[London]], [[United Kingdom|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 {{wp|Sherlock Holmes}}, a fictional resident of London, while the third route debuted in the [[Halloween Tour (2021)|2021 Halloween Tour]]. The course features various landmarks from the cities of London and {{wp|City of Westminster|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 {{wp|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 [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]], as well as being a reference to 1960s {{wp|British Invasion|British rock music}}.
'''London Loop''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is set in [[London]], [[United Kingdom|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 variant. The second route made its debut in the [[Baby Rosalina Tour]], due to [[Baby Rosalina]]'s detective outfit, which is a reference to {{wp|Sherlock Holmes}}, a fictional resident of London, while the third route debuted in the [[Halloween Tour (2021)|2021 Halloween Tour]]. The course features various landmarks from the cities of London and {{wp|City of Westminster|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 {{wp|River Thames}}. The first and second routes have the racers go around London clockwise; however, the third route has them go around counterclockwise instead.


London Loop appears in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' as the first course of the [[Rock Cup]].
The first route of this course is a favorite of [[Roving Racers|Red Koopa (Freerunning)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Holiday Cheer)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Classic)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Wedding)]], and [[Dixie Kong]]. The second route is a favorite of [[Baby Rosalina|Baby Rosalina (Detective)]], [[Mario|Mario (SNES)]], [[Mario|Mario (Racing)]], [[Mario|Mario (Golf)]], [[King Boo|King Boo (Gold)]], [[Kamek]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], [[Bowser#Dr. Mario World|Dr. Bowser]], and the [[Mii|Donkey Kong and Wario Mii Racing Suits]]. The third route is a favorite of [[Birdo|Birdo (Black)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Holiday Cheer)]], [[Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]], [[Mario|Mario (Baseball)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Golf)]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Cat Mario]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], and the [[Mii|Gold Mii Racing Suit]].
 
The music for this course bears similarities to that of [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]], as well as being a reference to 1960s [[wikipedia:British Invasion|British rock music]].
 
London Loop appears in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' – Booster Course Pass]] as the first course of the [[Rock Cup]].


==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
===Course layouts===
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===London Loop===
====London Loop====
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 {{wp|Nelson's Column}}, then makes another gradual right through {{wp|Charing Cross}} and a part of {{wp|Trafalgar Square}} before making a sharp left at {{wp|St Paul's Cathedral}}. The player then reaches {{wp|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 {{wp|City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall}} and {{wp|The Shard}} with the {{wp|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 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 {{wp|Nelson's Column}}, then makes another gradual right through {{wp|Charing Cross}} and a part of {{wp|Trafalgar Square}} before making a sharp left at {{wp|St Paul's Cathedral}}. The player then reaches {{wp|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 {{wp|City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall}} and {{wp|The Shard}} with the {{wp|London Eye}} in the background. After a left sigmoid curve, the player returns to the finish line.


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 [[Bus|double-decker buses]] on the track.
The course also appears as '''London Loop R''' (reverse), '''London Loop T''' (with ramps), and '''London Loop R/T''' (reverse and with ramps).


====Appearances====
This specific route was the only European city course route that was not brought back in the [[Metropolitan Tour]].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour#London Loop|List of London Loop tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'' § London Loop]].


====Top-tier and middle-tier items====
====London Loop 2====
{{MKT favored table|new|London Loop}}
The course begins to the right of the [[Big Ben]] on {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}. Players take a slight right to enter {{wp|St James's Park}} in front of {{wp|Buckingham Palace}}. A few [[Chain Chomp]]s 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 {{wp|British Museum}}, eventually leading to a ramp with {{wp|The Shard}} visible in the far background. Racers take a right to {{wp|Trafalgar Square}} before eventually driving across {{wp|Waterloo Bridge}}, passing the {{wp|London Eye}}. A U-bend to the right is taken, which leads racers back on to Westminster Bridge before arriving at the finish line.


====Bonus challenges====
The course also appears as '''London Loop 2R''' (reverse), '''London Loop 2T''' (with ramps), and '''London Loop 2R/T''' (reverse and with ramps).
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Ring Race|London Loop}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Glider Challenge|London Loop}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Do Jump Boosts|London Loop}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Vs. Mega|London Loop|char=Bowser}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|London Loop}}
</div>


===London Loop 2===
====London Loop 3====
The course begins to the right of the [[Big Ben]] on {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}. Players take a slight right to enter {{wp|St James's Park}} in front of {{wp|Buckingham Palace}}. Two [[Chain Chomp]]s 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 {{wp|British Museum}}, eventually leading to a ramp with {{wp|The Shard}} visible in the far background. Racers take a right to {{wp|Trafalgar Square}} before eventually driving across {{wp|Waterloo Bridge}}, passing the {{wp|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 starts on the {{wp|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 {{wp|London Eye}} before taking a right by the {{wp|River Thames}}, passing {{wp|20 Fenchurch Street|The Walkie-Talkie}} and the {{wp|City Hall, London (Southwark)|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]]. 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 2R''' (reversed), '''London Loop 2T''' (with ramps), and '''London Loop 2R/T''' (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, there are several stationary [[Bus|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|glide ramp]] and then finishing the lap on [[Kanaami Road]] above the starting line.
The course also appears as '''London Loop 3R''' (reverse), '''London Loop 3T''' (with ramps), and '''London Loop 3R/T''' (reverse and with ramps).


====Appearances====
===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour#London Loop 2|List of London Loop tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'' § London Loop 2]].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of London Loop tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
 
====Top-tier and middle-tier items====
{{MKT favored table|new|London Loop 2}}
 
====Bonus challenges====
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Ring Race|London Loop 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|London Loop 2}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Vs. Mega|London Loop 2|char=Hammer Bro|lc=y}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|London Loop 2T}}
</div>
 
===London Loop 3===
The course starts on the {{wp|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 {{wp|London Eye}} before taking a right by the {{wp|River Thames}}, passing {{wp|20 Fenchurch Street|The Walkie-Talkie}} and the {{wp|City Hall, London (Southwark)|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|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. The R/T variant is also one of the three track variants (alongside [[Tour Berlin Byways#Berlin Byways 3|Berlin Byways 3T]] and [[Tour Sydney Sprint#Sydney Sprint 3|Sydney Sprint 3T]]) to not reappear in a future tour or tour rerun, appearing in only one [[Halloween Tour (2021)|tour]].
 
====Appearances====
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour#London Loop 3|List of London Loop tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'' § London Loop 3]].
 
====Top-tier and middle-tier items====
{{MKT favored table|new|London Loop 3}}
 
====Bonus challenges====
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|London Loop 3T}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|London Loop 3}}
</div>


==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|250px|thumb|right|London Loop in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|thumb|300px|London Loop in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
London Loop returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the third wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|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 {{wp|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 {{classic-link|Tour|Sydney Sprint}} and alongside {{classic-link|Tour|Berlin Byways}}. Like {{classic|Tour|Berlin Byways}}, the previously unused roads in this course were never used in ''Tour'' prior to new content for it concluding.
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 {{wp|London Eye}} now moves, unlike its ''Tour'' counterpart. 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'' at the time of the course's addition in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', such as one to the right of Leadenhall Market, and the one going beneath the Admiralty Arch. This makes London Loop the second/third ''Tour'' city course to include roads that were unused at the time of their appearance in the Booster Course Pass, after [[Tour Sydney Sprint|Sydney Sprint]] and alongside [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways]].
 
The first lap is based on the first London Loop route. Racers begin on {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}, facing Big Ben. An [[arrow field]] immediately directs them to turn right and drive through {{wp|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 {{wp|St Paul's Cathedral}} and come to {{wp|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 {{wp|The Shard}}.


The second lap is based on London Loop 2. As such, racers go straight ahead and enter {{wp|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 {{wp|Waterloo Bridge}} before taking two right turns to reach the starting line again.
The first lap is based on the first London Loop route. Racers begin on {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}, facing Big Ben. An [[arrow field]] immediately directs them to turn right and drive through {{wp|Charing Cross}}. Unlike in ''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 {{wp|St. Paul's Cathedral}} and come to {{wp|Leadenhall Market}}. They can still drive through it, but there is now also the option to drive on a straighter path to its right unused in any ''Tour'' route. 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 {{wp|The Shard}}.


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 {{wp|Admiralty Arch}} to circle the Charing Cross. Racers, too, drive under the Admiralty Arch and go straight through Charing Cross towards the {{wp|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.
The second lap is based on London Loop 2. As such, racers go straight and enter {{wp|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 {{wp|Waterloo Bridge}} before taking two right turns to pass the starting line again.


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.)
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 {{wp|Admiralty Arch}} to circle the Charing Cross. Racers, too, drive under the Arch and go straight through Charing Cross toward the {{wp|River Thames}} (where an Unchained 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.


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.<ref>YoshiMr. (December 9, 2022). [https://youtu.be/WZaNsUFBqUA How a Single Guitar (may have) Set a Mario Kart Milestone (I think)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 9, 2022.</ref>
This course being positioned in the Rock Cup may be a reference to the course's music, which is based on British rock music from the 1960s and 1970s. It is also one of two courses in the third wave to utilize rock music for its theme, alongside {{classic-link|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}. Both of these courses are in the Rock Cup. Also, 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.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZaNsUFBqUA</ref>


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.
Unlike other courses using arrow fields in the Booster Course Pass aside from {{classic-link|N64|Kalimari Desert}}, 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.


{{classic|Tour|London Loop}} is one of three ''Mario Kart Tour'' courses in the wave overall, alongside {{classic|Tour|Berlin Byways}} and [[Merry Mountain]].
London Loop is one of three ''Mario Kart Tour'' courses in the third wave overall, alongside {{classic|Tour|Berlin Byways}} and [[Merry Mountain]].
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===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
*'''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!''<ref>NintendoEurope (November 22, 2022). [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1595009199221743617 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved November 29, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221208201732/https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1595009199221743617 Archived] December 8, 2022, 20:17:32 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref><ref>MarioKartUK (November 22, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1662637324132349 ''Facebook'']. Retrieved December 8, 2022.</ref>
*'''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!''<ref>NintendoEurope (November 22, 2022). [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1595009199221743617 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved November 29, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221208201732/https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1595009199221743617 Archived] December 8, 2022, 20:17:32 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref><ref>MarioKartUK (November 22, 2022). [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1662637324132349 ''Facebook'']. Retrieved December 8, 2022.</ref>
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (US)''':
*'''Nintendo Switch Newsfeed (US)''':
**''This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™ Tour game.''
**''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.''
**''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!''
**''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!'''<br>We'd like to present to you a course released as part of the third wave, which is available now: London Loop.<br>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 Switch Newsfeed (UK)''': '''''Find a roundabout route to victory in 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.''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/magazine_2023summer/index_en.html?page=22 Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer (Digital English edition)]. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 15, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230715104855/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/magazine_2023summer/index_en.html?page=22&device=pc Archived] July 15, 2023, 10:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>


==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Boomerang Bros. International Airlines|Boomerang Bros. International Airlines]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Boomerang Bros. International Airlines|Boomerang Bros. International Airlines]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Chain Chomp Racing Chains|Chain Chomp Racing Chains]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Chain Chomp Racing Chains|Chain Chomp Racing Chains]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Coconut Cafe|Coconut Café]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Coconut Cafe|Coconut Café]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Fountain Cafe|Fountain Café]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Fountain Cafe|Fountain Café]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]] (Signs)
*[[Mario Kart TV]] (vans) (''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' only)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Work Gear|Mario Work Gear]] (Buses)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Work Gear|Mario Work Gear]] (buses)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie|Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie]] (Buses)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie|Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie]] (buses)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Princess Peach Jewels|Princess Peach Jewels]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Princess Peach Jewels|Princess Peach Jewels]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Race|Race]] (Flags)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Race|Race]] (flags)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Racer's|Racer's]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Racer's|Racer's]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Roy Smooth Sounds|Roy Smooth Sounds]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Roy Smooth Sounds|Roy Smooth Sounds]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Sunshine Parts|Sunshine Parts]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Sunshine Parts|Sunshine Parts]] (signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Toad Shopping Plaza|Toad Shopping Plaza]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Toad Shopping Plaza|Toad Shopping Plaza]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Tropical Bakery|Tropical Bakery]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Tropical Bakery|Tropical Bakery]] (signs)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====London Loop====
<gallery>
<gallery>
London Pictures.png|Pictures of the various London Loop courses
London Pictures.png|Pictures of the various London Loop courses
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</gallery>
</gallery>


====London Loop====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#London Loop|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § London Loop}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon LondonLoop WaluigiBusDriver.png|The course icon of London Loop
MKT Icon LondonLoop DaisyHolidayCheer.png|The course icon with Daisy (Holiday Cheer)
MKT Icon LondonLoopR Mario.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop KoopaTroopa.png|The course icon with Koopa Troopa
MKT Icon LondonLoopT ToadTourist.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop WaluigiBusDriver.png|The course icon of London Loop with Waluigi (Bus Driver)
MKT Icon LondonLoopRT DaisyHolidayCheer.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop BlueMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of London Loop with the Blue Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon LondonLoopR ShyGuy.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Shy Guy
MKT Icon LondonLoopR WaluigiBusDriver.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Waluigi (Bus Driver)
MKT Icon LondonLoopR Mario.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Mario
MKT Icon LondonLoopT DaisyHolidayCheer.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Daisy (Holiday Cheer)
MKT Icon LondonLoopT WaluigiBusDriver.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Waluigi (Bus Driver)
MKT Icon LondonLoopT ShyGuyPastryChef.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)
MKT Icon LondonLoopT LuigiClassic.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Luigi (Classic)
MKT Icon LondonLoopT ToadTourist.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Toad (Tourist)
MKT Icon LondonLoopRT DryBones.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Dry Bones
MKT Icon LondonLoopRT DaisyHolidayCheer.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Daisy (Holiday Cheer)
MKT Tour6 ToadCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour6 ShyGuyCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Glider Challenge]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour6 LudwigCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Do Jump Boosts]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour6 BowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Vs. Mega]] [[Bowser]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour28 DaisyCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Smash Small Dry Bones]] bonus challenge held on this course
</gallery>
</gallery>


=====Screenshots=====
=====Screenshots=====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT LondonLoop Starting Line.png|View of the finish line
MKT London Loop Big Ben & Palace.jpg|View of {{wp|Big Ben}} & the {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}
MKT London Loop Finish Line.jpg|View of the finish line
MKT London Loop Finish Line.jpg|View of the finish line
MKT London Loop Bus.jpg|View of a bus
MKT London Loop Bus.jpg|View of a bus
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====London Loop 2====
====London Loop 2====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#London Loop 2|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § London Loop 2}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon LondonLoop2 BabyRosalinaDetective.png|The course icon
MKT Icon LondonLoop2 BabyRosalinaDetective.png|The course icon with Baby Rosalina (Detective)
MKT Icon LondonLoop2R Lakitu.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop2 PeachKimono.png|The course icon with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon LondonLoop2T MarioTuxedo.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop2 DrBowser.png|The course icon with Dr. Bowser
MKT Icon LondonLoop2RT Rosalina.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop2R BabyPeach.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Baby Peach
MKT Icon LondonLoop2R Lakitu.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Lakitu
MKT Icon LondonLoop2R Yoshi.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Yoshi
MKT Icon LondonLoop2R TanookiMario.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Tanooki Mario
MKT Icon LondonLoop2T Waluigi.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Waluigi
MKT Icon LondonLoop2T WaluigiBusDriver.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Waluigi (Bus Driver)
MKT Icon LondonLoop2T CatMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with the Cat Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon LondonLoop2T MarioTuxedo.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Mario (Tuxedo)
MKT Icon LondonLoop2RT PinkShyGuy.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Pink Shy Guy
MKT Icon LondonLoop2RT Rosalina.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Rosalina
MKT Icon LondonLoop2RT Nabbit.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Nabbit
MKT Tour13 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour13 KoopaTroopaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour13 RosalinaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Vs. Mega]] [[Hammer Bro]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour94 DryBonesCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on London Loop 2T
</gallery>
</gallery>


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====London Loop 3====
====London Loop 3====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#London Loop 3|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § London Loop 3}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon LondonLoop3 WaluigiVampire.png|The course icon
MKT Icon LondonLoop3 WaluigiVampire.png|The course icon with Waluigi (Vampire)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3R DixieKong.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop3 BirdoBlack.png|The course icon with Birdo (Black)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3T WarioCowboy.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop3R LuigiClassic.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Luigi (Classic)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3RT RosalinaHalloween.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon LondonLoop3R DixieKong.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Dixie Kong
MKT Icon LondonLoop3T WaluigiVampire.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Waluigi (Vampire)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3T MarioHalloween.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Mario (Halloween)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3T WarioCowboy.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Wario (Cowboy)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3RT MarioHalloween.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Mario (Halloween)
MKT Icon LondonLoop3RT RosalinaHalloween.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Rosalina (Halloween)
MKT Tour55 ToadetteCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour72 PeachCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on London Loop 3T
</gallery>
</gallery>


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===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MK8D Tour London Loop Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8D Tour London Loop Course Icon.png|Course icon
MK8-mob_London-Ending.png|Results screen
MK8DLondonLoop1.jpg|View of a double-decker bus and the {{wp|London Eye}}
MK8DLondonLoop1.jpg|View of a double-decker bus and the {{wp|London Eye}}
MK8DLondonLoop2.jpg|[[Toad]], [[Toadette]], and [[Peach]] racing near Big Ben
MK8DLondonLoop2.jpg|[[Toad]], [[Toadette]], and [[Peach]] racing near Big Ben
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|JapR=Rondon Abenyū
|JapR=Rondon Abenyū
|JapM=London Avenue
|JapM=London Avenue
|ChiS=伦敦大道
|ChiS=伦敦环线
|ChiSR=Lúndūn Dàdào
|ChiSR=Lúndūn Huánxiàn
|ChiSM=London Avenue
|ChiSM=London Loop
|ChiSN=Early
|ChiT=倫敦環線
|ChiS2=伦敦环线
|ChiTR=Lúndūn Huánxiàn
|ChiS2R=Lúndūn Huánxiàn
|ChiTM=London Loop
|ChiS2M=London Loop
|ChiS2N=Final
|ChiT=倫敦大道
|ChiTR=Lúndūn Dàdào
|ChiTM=London Avenue
|ChiTN=Early
|ChiT2=倫敦環線
|ChiT2R=Lúndūn Huánxiàn
|ChiT2M=London Loop
|ChiT2N=Final
|Dut=Londen-Ronde
|DutM=London Round
|Fre=Détour à Londres
|Fre=Détour à Londres
|FreM=London Detour
|FreM=London Detour
|Dut=Londen-Ronde
|DutM=London Tour
|Ger=London-Tour
|Ger=London-Tour
|GerM=London Tour
|GerM=London Tour
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|ItaM=London Loop/Tour
|ItaM=London Loop/Tour
|Kor=런던 루프
|Kor=런던 루프
|KorR=Reondeon Rupeu
|KorR=Leondeon Lupeu
|KorM=London Loop  
|KorM=London Loop  
|PorA=Arrancada em Londres
|PorA=Arrancada em Londres
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|RusM=London Tournée
|RusM=London Tournée
|Spa=Ronda por Londres
|Spa=Ronda por Londres
|SpaM=Round around London
|SpaM=London Round
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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''.
*In the course icons and promotional pictures posted on social media by Nintendo for ''Mario Kart Tour'', the Elizabeth Tower is depicted with extra details on it, such as windows and spires. These details are absent in both ''Mario Kart Tour'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''.
*This course shares its name with a walk located in Outer London, the {{wp|London Outer Orbital Path}} (also known as the London LOOP).
*Coincidentally, this course shares its name with a walk located in Outer London, the {{wp|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==
==References==

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