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==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|thumb|250px|London Loop in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|thumb|250px|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 {{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 [[Tour Sydney Sprint|Sydney Sprint]] and alongside [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways]]. Like 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 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/third ''Mario Kart 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]]. 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 {{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 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}}.

Revision as of 12:25, October 8, 2023

London Loop
File:MKT London View.jpg
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 MarioCometSlimSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Alice
1:38.896 Yoshi (Species)Sports CoupeStandardSuper Glider

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

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

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.

The course also appears as London Loop R (reversed), London Loop T (with ramps), and London Loop R/T (reversed with ramps).

This specific route was the only European city course route that was not brought back in the Metropolitan Tour.

Appearances

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

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 KongLuigi (Classic)Mario (King)Mario (Racing)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Wedding) Black SneekerBlooper ShuttleBright BunnyCandy ClownClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Gold B DasherGold Bullet BlasterGold Pipe FrameGreen CircuitHot Pot Hot RodKamek's Zoom BroomPrancerRainbow Pipe BuggyRed Vampire FlyerRibbon RiderSports Coupe Autumn LeavesBright GliderDragon WingsDream GliderFlying EaselFuzzy KiteGlitter GliderGold Mario's Hat BalloonMario's Hat BalloonNew Year's 2023Spooky Sprinkle BalloonsWaluigi's Mustache Dr. BowserKing Bob-omb (Gold)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Classic)Penguin LuigiPink Gold PeachShy Guy (Gold)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wiggler (Gold) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black CarriageBruiserBumble VDouble-DeckerFast FrankFestival GirlFlaming SpeederFrost WingGold BruiserGold CometGold QuickshawGoo-Goo BlackRadish RiderRainbow TaxiRed B DasherSnow Skimmer 8-Bit Block GliderBoo HanafudaFestive HollyGold 8-Bit GliderGold Flappy WingsGold SwooperLe TricoloreMelon & Banana BalloonsSakura Origami GliderSilver Candlelight FlightSoaring JackVanilla & Chocolate Balloons
Pink YoshiRed Koopa (Freerunning)Yellow Toad (Pit Crew) Red Turbo Birdo 8-Bit Jumping Mario Birdo (Yellow)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Red Yoshi Blue Turbo Birdo* Plaid Ribbon
Baby RosalinaKoopa Troopa Pink Mushmellow Piston Glider
London Loop R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Black Mii Racing SuitMario (Halloween)Penguin LuigiWaluigi (Bus Driver)Wendy Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Blue-Green Capsule KartBronze CucumberChocolate Mint Soft SwerveClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Double-DeckerFestival GirlFlaming SpeederGilded KingGold BruiserGold QuickshawGoo-Goo BlackGoo-Goo GoldGreen CircuitHoliday SpeederSwift JackTaiko Drum DasherWhite Snow Skimmer 8-Bit Super GliderDragon WingsFuzzy KiteLuma ParafoilNabbit ParachuteRed EmblemSilver Candlelight FlightSilver Luigi's MustacheSoaring JackWario's Mustache Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Classic)Mario (Tuxedo)Pauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Vacation)Peach (Wedding) Bright BunnyBumble VCream Classic**Decal StreamlinerFrosty BellsGold Double-DeckerGold Pipe FrameGold TricksterGreen Double-DeckerIce-Cream MinibusMetal B Dasher Mk. 2**Pink SneekerSilver Flower Kart*Wildfire FlyerVampire FlyerYeehaw Wagon Black StarchuteBoo HanafudaBright GliderCloud GliderDream GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderGold SwooperGold Tulips*Mario Golf CapPara-PaniniRoyal ParachuteWaluigi's Mustache
LakituLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Pink YoshiRed Toad (Pit Crew) Tea Coupe BaNaNa ParafoilPlaid Ribbon Birdo (Red)MarioRed Koopa (Freerunning)Yoshi
Shy Guy Birthday Girl RosalinaGreen Kiddie KartPipe Frame Piston Glider
London Loop T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bronze Mii Racing SuitDr. MarioLuigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Mario (Classic)Mario (Sunshine)PaulinePauline (Cowgirl)Roy Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Toad (Tourist)Wiggler (Gold) Blue SpeederBruiserCheershipCombo CruiserFrost WingGilded KingGold Capsule KartGold Double-DeckerGold Jingle BellGold Lunar CruiserGold Monarch KartGold Pipe FrameGreen CircuitHuffin Puffin EggMacharonPrancerSnow Skimmer 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomBoo MasksChocolate PretzelDragon WingsFare FlierFestive HollyGold Candlelight FlightGold SwooperGolden GliderGreen EmblemRoyal FlushYoshi's Cookies Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (King)Mario (Racing)Mario (Santa)Peach (Yukata)PoochyShy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Blooper ShuttleBlue-Green Capsule KartCandy ClownClassic B Dasher Mk. 2*Double-DeckerGold ZucchiniHot Pot Hot RodMonarch KartPurple DozerRadish RiderRainbow Pipe BuggyRed B DasherRibbon RiderSports CoupeTaiko Drum DasherWhite Snow SkimmerWild Wing 8-Bit Super GliderBoo HanafudaDream GliderGlitter GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Cloud BalloonsGold Mario Golf CapMario's Hat BalloonNabbit ParachuteRed EmblemSecret ScrollSoaring JackStarchuteYellow Hard Hat Balloon
Birdo (Red)Green Shy GuyRed Yoshi Plaid Ribbon Diddy KongKoopa (Freerunning) Orange Turbo Yoshi Wario Wing
Roy Green Cheep Charger
London Loop R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitBuilder MarioDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Koopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Classic)PoochySanta Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black CarriageBright BunnyBruiserCream ClassicDouble-DeckerFrosty BellsGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold PaintsterIce-Cream MinibusMoo Moo OffroaderPrancerPurple DozerRainbow TaxiRibbon RiderSnow Skimmer 8-Bit Block GliderBlack StarchuteBright GliderCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsFlybrary BookGlitter GliderGold 8-Bit GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold TulipsLuigi's Hat BalloonRainbow BellsSoaring JackVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Dixie KongLuigi (Classic)Mario (Sunshine)Peach (Wedding)Penguin LuigiRoy Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Toad (Tourist)*Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wiggler (Gold)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black SneekerBronze Cucumber**CheershipFestival GirlGold B DasherGold Lunar CruiserGold Pipe FrameGreen CircuitJumbo Jetter*MacharonRed B Dasher Mk. 2Red OffroaderRed Vampire FlyerSports Coupe Autumn LeavesBoo HanafudaChocolate PretzelDragon WingsGold Candlelight FlightGold Origami GliderGolden Glider*Icy Mario's MustacheLe TricoloreSilver Luigi's MustacheSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsSuper Mario Kart GliderSurf MasterYoshi's Cookies
Birdo (Yellow)Koopa (Freerunning) Red Standard 8 PeachRed YoshiYellow Toad (Pit Crew) Green Standard 8Para-Wing 8-Bit Jumping Mario
Dry Bones Birthday Girl RosalinaGreen Kiddie KartPink Mushmellow
* 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

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

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. A few 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).

Appearances

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

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. BowserKamekKing Boo (Gold)Luigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Golf)Mario (Racing)Mario (SNES)Waluigi (Vampire)Wario Mii Racing Suit Armored RiderB Dasher Mk. 2Capsule KartChocolate Banana MinibusGold TricksterGoo-Goo BuggyGreen Double-DeckerKamek's Zoom BroomKoopa KingMach 8-RMonarch KartPink SneekerRibbon RiderSpicy ZucchiniSwift Talon Black Great SailBright BalloonsChocolate Banana CrêpeDream GliderFlying FlappersGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Origami GliderGolden WingsMario Golf CapSpider GliderWario's MustacheYukata Ribbon Bronze Mii Racing SuitCat MarioDr. MarioGold MarioMario (Classic)Mario Mii Racing SuitPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Aurora)Toad (Astronaut)Toad (Party Time) Black Turbo YoshiBlue-Green Capsule KartBlue SpeederClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Double-DeckerGold B DasherGold Jingle BellGold Rambi RiderGold Wild SluggerMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Pink CometRed Vampire FlyerSwift JackWild WingYellow Taxi 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomBaby Mario HanafudaCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsCandlelight FlightFireworks ParachuteGold Eggshell GliderGold Mario's Hat BalloonMelon & Banana BalloonsNew Year's 2023New Year's KiteSky-High FlyerSweetheart GliderTropical BalloonsWiggler Parachute
Yellow Shy Guy Blue Turbo BirdoTea Coupe Plaid Ribbon LakituRed Toad (Pit Crew)Red Yoshi Red Turbo BirdoSuper 1 ? Block
Baby Rosalina Birthday GirlBirthday Girl Rosalina
London Loop 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Peach (Cherub)Baby Rosalina (Detective)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Rosalina (Aurora) Capsule KartChocolate Mint Soft SwerveDecal StreamlinerGold B DasherGold Double-DeckerGold Rambi RiderGold Warrior WagonGreen Double-DeckerIce-Cream MinibusLime Tea CoupeMetal B Dasher Mk. 2PaintsterRed Vampire FlyerSwift JackWarrior WagonWild Wing Black StarchuteCat ParafoilChocolate Banana CrêpeFireworks ParachuteFlybrary BookHeart BalloonsLuigi Golf CapSecret ScrollSpider GliderSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsVampire WingsYukata Ribbon Daisy (Thai Dress)Gold Koopa (Freerunning)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Mario (SNES)Tanooki MarioWario Mii Racing SuitWendy Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) B Dasher Mk. 2Black B DasherBlazing EagleClassic B Dasher Mk. 2**Double-DeckerGold Shielded SpeedsterGoo-Goo GoldGreen CometHoliday SpeederKamek's Zoom BroomLightning StreamlinerMonarch KartP-WingSweet DaytripperSwift TalonYellow Taxi Baby Mario HanafudaDream GliderFlying FlappersFuzzy KiteGold Mario Golf CapGold SwooperLuma ParafoilNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaPretzel Glider**Silver Luigi's MustacheSweetheart GliderWario's MustacheWiggler Parachute
LakituPurple Toad (Pit Crew) Tea Coupe ? Block Green Shy GuyRed Koopa (Freerunning)ToadYellow Shy GuyYoshi Blue Turbo Birdo**Dasher IIPara-Wing Plaid Ribbon
Baby Peach
London Loop 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Captain ToadChargin' Chuck (Gold)KamekLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Chef)Mario (SNES)Mario (Tuxedo)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Waluigi Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit B Dasher Mk. 2Double-DeckerDragonflyDry Bones DasherGold Kiddie KartGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Wild SluggerGreen Double-DeckerKamek's Zoom BroomPurple DozerRed OffroaderStar BroomSweet DaytripperSwift Jack Black Cat ParafoilDream GliderGold Eggshell GliderGold Flappy WingsGold Mario Golf CapGold Penguin WingtipMagic ParasolNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaSpider GliderTropical BalloonsWiggler Parachute Baby Rosalina (Detective)Ice MarioLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Classic)Mario (Golf)Peach (Wintertime)Rosalina (Aurora)Roy Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Vampire) Capsule KartChocolate Mint Soft SwerveComet TailGold Double-DeckerGold Paintster**Goo-Goo BuggyMoo Moo OffroaderPaintsterRed B DasherRed CometSpicy ZucchiniTiger BruiserWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Fast Frank* Baby Mario HanafudaBoo MasksCandlelight Flight Cake*Full FlightGold Toe-Bean BalloonsGreen EmblemLuigi Golf CapMario Bros. ParafoilPretzel GliderRainbow BellsSoaring JackWaluigi's MustacheWicked TopazWicked Wings
Orange Turbo YoshiTurbo Birdo Waluigi WingWario Wing BirdoPurple Toad (Pit Crew)RosalinaWaluigi Blue Turbo BirdoDasher IIPara-WingTea Coupe Plaid Ribbon
Birthday Girl
London Loop 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Bowser (Santa)Builder ToadCat MarioDr. MarioGold MarioMario Mii Racing SuitNabbitPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding)Peach (Wintertime)Roy Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Blazing EagleBlue-Green Capsule KartCact-RCapsule KartDouble-DeckerGold CometGold Kiddie KartPlatinum TaxiPurple BunnyRed CometStreetleTiger BruiserWarrior WagonWild WingYeehaw WagonYellow Taxi Flybrary BookGlitter GliderGold Penguin WingtipMario Bros. ParafoilMario's MustacheMelon & Banana BalloonsNew Year's 2020Origami GliderSoaring JackVampire WingsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsYellow Hard Hat Balloon Black Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserGold Koopa (Freerunning)Ice MarioKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Peach (Explorer)Rosalina (Aurora)Rosalina (Chef)*Toad (Party Time)Toadette (Explorer)Waluigi (Vampire)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Camo Tanooki KartDragonflyDry Bones DasherGilded KingGold Capsule KartGold Monarch KartGold Warrior WagonGreen-Yellow Capsule KartHuffin Puffin EggIce-Cream MinibusMach 8-RRed B DasherSports CoupeSwift JackWhite Fast Frank* Baby Mario HanafudaBlack StarchuteFuzzy KiteGold Flappy WingsGold Home-Field GliderGold Toe-Bean BalloonsLuigi's Hat BalloonLuma ParafoilPretzel Glider*Royal FlushSpooky Sprinkle Balloons
Pink Shy Guy Pink Flower Glider Red Yoshi Pink Turbo YoshiRoyaleSuper 1Tea Coupe 8-Bit Jumping MarioBaNaNa ParafoilPlaid RibbonWaluigi Wing
* 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

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

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. 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).

Appearances

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

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 MarioDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Dr. MarioFire RosalinaGold Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Baseball)Waluigi (Vampire) Boo PipesChain Chomp ChariotClassic B Dasher Mk. 2DragonflyGold Double-DeckerGreen Double-DeckerGreen-Yellow Capsule KartJumbo JetterKamek's Zoom BroomLime Tea CoupePaintsterTiger BruiserVampire FlyerWhite Fast Frank Bright BalloonsCandlelight Flight CakeChocolate DonutFuzzy KiteGold Toe-Bean BalloonsJolly BellsMario Bros. ParafoilRose ParasolShip's WheelVampire WingsYoshi's Cookies ? Block Mii Racing SuitBaby Rosalina (Detective)Brown Mii Racing SuitCaptain ToadCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Tuxedo)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Black SneekerCleanup HitterCrawly KartDark Hop RodDouble-DeckerGold Shielded SpeedsterGoo-Goo BuggyGreen CometJukebox BuggyMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Monarch Kart*Pinch HitterRadish RiderRainbow Pipe BuggyRainbow StreetleSunny Surf SailerSwift JackTrickster Dream GliderGlitter GliderGold MeteorsGold Tanooki ParafoilGreen Checkered GliderMagic Parasol**Pretzel Glider**Rainbow Bells*Royal ParachuteSpider GliderSunny Surf MasterTreasure MapWicked Wings
Purple Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Green)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Lakitu
London Loop 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitDixie KongFire RosalinaHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Classic)Luigi (Golf)Santa Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver) Classic B Dasher Mk. 2Dark Hop RodDesert Rose WagonGhost RideGrand BadwagonGreen CometGreen Double-DeckerJukebox BuggyPumpkin KartRainbow Pipe BuggyRed Crawly KartTricksterWild GoldWild SluggerYeehaw Wagon Butterfly SunsetGold 8-Bit GliderGold Tanooki ParafoilGold UmbrellaGreen Checkered GliderMagic ParasolPretzel GliderRainy BalloonsSoaring JackSunny Surf MasterTreasure Map Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Daisy (Swimwear)Dr. MarioKamekKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Halloween)Tanooki RosalinaWaluigi (Vampire)**Wario Mii Racing Suit Black Cat CruiserBlack Shielded SpeedsterBoo PipesCandy ClownCheershipCleanup HitterCrawly KartDouble-DeckerGold QuickshawGold TricksterJumbo JetterKamek's Zoom BroomSilver Flower KartSilver KingSneekerSweet Ride**Tanooki KartVampire Flyer 8-Bit Goomba8-Bit Super GliderCalico ParafoilChocolate DonutFuzzy KiteGift GliderHome-Field GliderRose ParasolShip's WheelSpringtime CraneStealth GliderVampire WingsWavy Great SailYoshi's Cookies
Birdo (Green)Pink Yoshi Diddy KongPurple Toad (Pit Crew)Red Koopa (Freerunning)Red Toad (Pit Crew)
London Loop 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Builder ToadetteCaptain ToadCat MarioDr. MarioKamekKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitMario (King)Mario Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Wario (Cowboy)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black Shielded SpeedsterBlue-Green Capsule KartCact-RCandy ClownClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Crawly KartDark TricksterDouble-DeckerGold Double-DeckerGold Shielded SpeedsterPink DozerRadish RiderRainbow StreetleSneekerSwift Jack 8-Bit Super GliderBlack Great SailCandlelight FlightChocolate DonutGolden WingsMario's MustacheRainbow BellsShip's WheelTanooki ParafoilWicked WingsYellow Hard Hat Balloon 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) Chain Chomp ChariotChocolate Mint Soft SwerveDesert Rose WagonGhost RideGold B Dasher*Gold Kiddie KartGold Pumpkin KartGreen Double-DeckerGreen SpeederLime Tea CoupePaintsterPink B Dasher Mk. 2Pumpkin KartWild GoldYeehaw WagonYellow Sub Scooter Candlelight Flight CakeChocolate Banana CrêpeGold 8-Bit GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold UmbrellaMagic ParasolMario Bros. ParafoilRainy BalloonsSilver Surf MasterSoaring JackSpider GliderVampire WingsYoshi's CookiesYukata Ribbon
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Red Koopa (Freerunning)Wario Blue Turbo BirdoLight-blue Turbo Yoshi
London Loop 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Daisy (Swimwear)Luigi (Classic)Mario (Halloween)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black Cat CruiserGhost RideGold Pumpkin KartMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Pinch HitterPumpkin KartSilver King Chocolate Banana CrêpeHome-Field GliderMagic ParasolSilver Surf MasterSpider Glider Luigi (Painter)Peach (Halloween)Rosalina (Halloween)Tanooki MarioWario (Cowboy) Classic B Dasher Mk. 2Dark TricksterGrand BadwagonGreen Double-DeckerPink B Dasher Mk. 2Pink DozerRed Crawly Kart**Swift JackTanooki Kart Black Great SailDream GliderGift GliderGolden WingsSoaring JackSunny Surf MasterTanooki ParafoilYukata Ribbon
Bowser Jr.Pink 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

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

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/third 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.)

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 3DS Rock Rock Mountain. Both of these courses are in the Rock Cup. 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 other courses using arrow fields in the Booster Course Pass aside from 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.

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

Profiles

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![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!
    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

Gallery

Mario Kart Tour

London Loop

Course icons
Screenshots

London Loop 2

Course icons
Screenshots

London Loop 3

Course icons
Screenshots

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
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

  • 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

  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.)