London is a multicultural, large, and exceptional city in every aspect of it. Its noisy and vibrant nature is justified, there are 8 million people in the city! There is rarely anything that can’t be found in London, and it’s hard to compile a suitable list that will do justice to even a fraction of its tourist sites, but we can try.
The Tower of London and Tower Bridge
The tower of London is one of the world’s most famous buildings and has been in existence for at least 900 years. A visit to this place will expose you to a rich history from way back when the place was used as a royal palace, prison, place of execution, arsenal, jewel house, and zoo.
The London Eye
There are a lot of giant ferry wheels in London, but the coca-cola London eye stands out from them all. It has 32 capsules, each of which can hold up to 25 people and rise as high as 135 meters. Get on board and catch some of London’s best view from the London Eye.
Big Ben and Parliament
The list of the top tourist attraction in London will not be complete without the Big Ben Clock Tower. Do you know who Big Ben is? It is the name of the 13-tonne bell housed within the tower, yes. But the bell got its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall.
The Buckingham Palace
Royalty is an indisputable part of the people of England, and so is the Buckingham Palace. This magnificent edifice is the residence of Queen Elizabeth II, owned by the state. The changing of guards is one thing you’ll love to see if you’ve not seen that before. You can even take a second tour, and a third, and as many tours as you want to this historic place. It is sure worth it.
The Two Tates Galleries
Again, there is rarely anything that can’t be found in London. The Two Tates Galleries, Tate Britain and Tate Modern, shelters the world’s most important collection. “The world’s” in this context refers indeed to every aspect of it. A day at the Two Tates is not enough to savour all the collections here.
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Churchill War Rooms
Take a cruise down memory lane to the time of world war II in the perfectly preserved Churchill’s war room. From this historic site, Winston Churchill directed the British military campaign and the defence of his homeland throughout the second world war.
Warner Bros Studio
You’ve seen Harry Potter, right? How will you like to see the making of that amazing movie? Warner Bros studio in London offers a seemingly magical tour where you’ll get an up close and personal look at the costumes, sets, and props used for the movie.
Sea Life London
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Take a little time to test your nerves on the glass shark walk of the Sea Life London Aquarium. Be prepared, you’re going to see nothing less than 400 species of aquatic lives if only you can control your excitement long enough to meet them.
Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour
The London bus tours have been around for a really long time and have managed to remain a best selling London tour event. With your ticket, which you can book 24 hours ahead, you can hop on the sightseeing buses and enjoy the spectacular views like the tower of London, the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and a host of other famous places.
The View from the Shard
Everyone should catch a glimpse of the city’s iconic skyline from the Shard at least once in their lifetime. It is breathtakingly worth every moment of it. From a height of 40 miles above the ground, you’re going to feel like you’re ruling over London for a moment, and that’s a good feeling. From this height, you can spot the likes of St Paul’s Cathedral, Coca-cola London eye, and the Wembley stadium.
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