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1. Big Ben 1. Ride on London Eye
This 150 year old big clock tower is a well known symbol of London and England and a major tourist attraction.
Soaring 135 meters above London, this Ferris Wheel will guarantee you unsurpassed views of the city.
2. Tower of London 2. Relax in Hyde Park
This historic monument used to be a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Since 1303 it is the home of the crown jewels.
Hyde Park is one of the largest and most well known parks in London and is famous for its Speakers' Corner.
3. Buckingham Palace 3. Shop at Harrods
The official, 77,000 square metres, residence of the British monarch and a setting for important state occasions.
Don't leave Lodon without visiting Harrods, one of the most famous department stores in the world.
4. Westminster Abbey 4. Thames river cruise
This impressive Gothic church is the traditional place for coronation and burial of British monarchs.
Explore the city from the water and take a Thames river cruise, with great views of London.
5. Tower Bridge 5. Visit a London pub
This combined bascule and suspension bridge over the river Thames dates back to 1886.
Have a drink and a bite and listen to (live) music in one of the many (more than 5000) pubs in London.
6. St Paul's Cathedral 6. Eat Fish and Chips
This Anglican cathedral is situated on the highest point of London and is one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
Fish and chips consists of deep fried fish and potatoes. This traditional English meal is served all around London.
7. Piccadilly Circus 7. A Hearing in Parliament
Piccadilly circus is a famous road junction with Regent street where many shops are located.
Visitors may watch debates for free on current issues or proposed new laws in the house of Lords and of Commons.
8. HMS Belfast 8. Visit the Notting Hill district
This British navy light cruiser, constructed in the 1930's, is now turned into a museum in the river Thames.
The Notting Hill district in West London has the reputation of an affluent and fashionable area.
9. Tate Modern 9. Take a tour of Wimbledon
The Tate modern is Britain's national museum of international modern art and part of the 'Tate Group'.
Visit the Wimbledon complex and experience the history and traditions of this tournament during the official tour.
10. Trafalgar Square 10. Ride a Double Decker bus
This famous square in the centre of London is built around the Nelson column and was completed in 1845.
One of London's most iconic sights are the red double decker buses. Buy a ticket and take a ride on one of them!
                
     
Other popular London Attractions
     
Museums Sights Tours and Activities
British Library Camden Market 02 Arena
British Museum Canary Wharf BBC Television Centre Tour
Cabinet War Rooms Clarence House Chelsea Football Club
Dennis Severs' House Covent Garden Diana Memorial Playground
Imperial War Museum Downing Street 10 High Tea (Ritz)
London Aquarium Greenwich Jack the Ripper Tour
London Transport Museum Highgate Cemetary London Bike Tour
Madame Tussaud's Kensington Gardens London Tube
National Gallery Kensington Palace Thames RIB Experience
National History Museum Mayfair District Wembley Stadium
National Maritime Museum Milennium Bridge  
National Portrait Gallery Palace of Westminster  
Science Museum Regent's Park  
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Royal Albert Hall  
Sherlock Holmes Museum Royal Opera House  
Victoria and Albert Museum St. James's Park  
Wallace Collection St. Pancras Station  
     
     
     
 

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