Top attractions in London The best activities, sights, museums and parks. Discover the most important places to visit in London. Top 10 Show all Westminster Palace Westminster Palace, also referred to as the Houses of Parliament, is a Gothic style building and is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is London’s most famous and oldest religious building, where the monarchy is crowned and the remains of the Royal Family are buried. Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is the most famous square in London. Nowadays, it is also a busy meeting place for many locals and tourists. Tower of London Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction. Tower Bridge Since its construction in 1894, Tower Bridge has become one of London’s most famous symbols. Find out all there is to know about this unique bridge. St Paul's Cathedral Destroyed by the Fire of 1666, St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren. Discover this impressive cathedral. London Eye The London Eye was built in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It has become one of London’s top attractions and emblematic icons. British Museum The British Museum has over 5 million annual visitors and is one of the oldest museums in the world. Hyde Park The largest park in London, Hyde Park is where many locals and tourists go to relax and enjoy a bit of fresh air in its 142 hectares. Camden Town Camden Town is the best-known part of Camden: popular thanks to its market and because the alternative style of its residents. Tourist attractions Show all Westminster Palace Westminster Palace, also referred to as the Houses of Parliament, is a Gothic style building and is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is London’s most famous and oldest religious building, where the monarchy is crowned and the remains of the Royal Family are buried. Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is the most famous square in London. Nowadays, it is also a busy meeting place for many locals and tourists. Tower of London Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction. Tower Bridge Since its construction in 1894, Tower Bridge has become one of London’s most famous symbols. Find out all there is to know about this unique bridge. St Paul's Cathedral Destroyed by the Fire of 1666, St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren. Discover this impressive cathedral. London Eye The London Eye was built in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It has become one of London’s top attractions and emblematic icons. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Royal Family. Find out more about this iconic building. Big Ben Known as Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster’s famous clock tower has become one of the city’s most famous places to visit. Kensington Palace Located in Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family for over 300 years. Find out more about this intriguing palace. Trafalgar Square Designed in 1830 to commemorate the victory of the British Navy, Trafalgar Square is one of the most important and bustling spaces in London. Covent Garden Covent Garden is one of London’s most charming neighbourhoods. Its market is one of London’s top-rated attractions. The Shard The Shard is Europe’s tallest skyscraper, standing 1,016 ft (309.6 meters) high and transforming London’s skyline permanently Chinatown Chinatown is located in the heart of Soho. This Chinese neighbourhood is famous for its shops, restaurants and for its lively atmosphere. The Old Operating Theatre The Old Operating Theatre demonstrates Victorian surgery techniques in the oldest operating theatre of the UK. Find out more about this curious landmark. The Monument The Monument to the Great Fire of London was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the victims of the Fire and celebrate its reconstructions Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre is an accurate reconstruction of the theatre built in 1559 in which Shakespeare performed his most famous plays. Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard is one of the most popular ceremonies in London, which takes place outside Buckingham Palace. Apsley House Located in Hyde Park Corner, Apsley House is a Georgian building completed in 1778 and home of the first Duke of Wellington. City Hall Designed by Norman Foster, the London City Hall is a futuristic building standing 150 feet tall on the banks of the River Thames. HMS Belfast The HMS Belfast warship is a floating museum moored on the River Thames and is an important part of the Imperial War Museum. Museums and galleries Show all British Museum The British Museum has over 5 million annual visitors and is one of the oldest museums in the world. National Gallery The National Gallery is the most relevant art museum in London and one of the most famous worldwide. Find out more about the National Gallery. Imperial War Museum The atomic bomb, a human torpedo, tanks and military aircrafts are housed in the Imperial War Museum of London. The Wallace Collection Located in an eighteenth century mansion, the Wallace Collection houses one of the finest collections of works of art in London. Madame Tussauds London Opened in London in 1884, the world famous Madame Tussauds Museum displays worldwide celebrities made out of wax. The Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum in London is a museum on the natural world, its history and specimens. Science Museum London’s Science Museum is an interactive museum offering its visitors science and technology in a unique and entertaining way. Victoria and Albert Museum Founded in 1852, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design. Tate Modern The Tate Modern is the most important modern and contemporary art museum in the world. It houses works by Picasso, Andy Warhol and Dali, among others. Tate Britain Opened in 1897, it was the first of the Tate network in the United Kingdom. It houses the largest collection of British art worldwide. Museum of London The Museum of London records the history of the city from prehistoric to the present day through several models and unusual objects. National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery with a vast collection of portraits of famous British people. London Transport Museum The London Transport Museum depicts the evolution of London’s means of transport throughout history. Sherlock Holmes Museum Opened in 1990, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is dedicated to the life and period of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Sir John Soane’s Museum Sir John Soane’s Museum is a house-museum located in the neo-classical architect Sir John Soane’s home and studio. Ripley’s, Believe it or not! Ripley’s, Believe it or not! is a museum that houses bizarre and surprising objects assembled from all over the world. Parks and gardens Show all Hyde Park The largest park in London, Hyde Park is where many locals and tourists go to relax and enjoy a bit of fresh air in its 142 hectares. St James’s Park St. James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is located in the heart of the city, near Buckingham Palace Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace gardens, originally taken from its neighbouring Hyde Park were to the public in 1841. Regent's Park Regent’s Park is probably the city’s most famous park, along with Hyde Park and is a definite favourite amongst Londoners. Green Park Green Park was a famous refuge for thieves and bandits until the nineteenth century when the park was re-landscaped. It is now a favourite spot for walking or sunbathing. Nightlife London is widely known for its varied and colourful nightlife. Find the best places to out, bars and clubs in London. Read more 3-Day London Itinerary If you want to see London’s top attractions and museums, but are only in the city for a few days, we suggest reading our three-day itinerary. Read more You may also be interested in Photos In our albums you will find some of the best photos of London. In this section you can find all the photos of London included in our guide. Top 10 Westminster Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge... make the most of your trip to London by visiting the 10 unmissable sights of the British capital.
Westminster Palace Westminster Palace, also referred to as the Houses of Parliament, is a Gothic style building and is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is London’s most famous and oldest religious building, where the monarchy is crowned and the remains of the Royal Family are buried.
Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is the most famous square in London. Nowadays, it is also a busy meeting place for many locals and tourists.
Tower of London Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction.
Tower Bridge Since its construction in 1894, Tower Bridge has become one of London’s most famous symbols. Find out all there is to know about this unique bridge.
St Paul's Cathedral Destroyed by the Fire of 1666, St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren. Discover this impressive cathedral.
London Eye The London Eye was built in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It has become one of London’s top attractions and emblematic icons.
British Museum The British Museum has over 5 million annual visitors and is one of the oldest museums in the world.
Hyde Park The largest park in London, Hyde Park is where many locals and tourists go to relax and enjoy a bit of fresh air in its 142 hectares.
Camden Town Camden Town is the best-known part of Camden: popular thanks to its market and because the alternative style of its residents.
Westminster Palace Westminster Palace, also referred to as the Houses of Parliament, is a Gothic style building and is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is London’s most famous and oldest religious building, where the monarchy is crowned and the remains of the Royal Family are buried.
Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is the most famous square in London. Nowadays, it is also a busy meeting place for many locals and tourists.
Tower of London Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction.
Tower Bridge Since its construction in 1894, Tower Bridge has become one of London’s most famous symbols. Find out all there is to know about this unique bridge.
St Paul's Cathedral Destroyed by the Fire of 1666, St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren. Discover this impressive cathedral.
London Eye The London Eye was built in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It has become one of London’s top attractions and emblematic icons.
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Royal Family. Find out more about this iconic building.
Big Ben Known as Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster’s famous clock tower has become one of the city’s most famous places to visit.
Kensington Palace Located in Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family for over 300 years. Find out more about this intriguing palace.
Trafalgar Square Designed in 1830 to commemorate the victory of the British Navy, Trafalgar Square is one of the most important and bustling spaces in London.
Covent Garden Covent Garden is one of London’s most charming neighbourhoods. Its market is one of London’s top-rated attractions.
The Shard The Shard is Europe’s tallest skyscraper, standing 1,016 ft (309.6 meters) high and transforming London’s skyline permanently
Chinatown Chinatown is located in the heart of Soho. This Chinese neighbourhood is famous for its shops, restaurants and for its lively atmosphere.
The Old Operating Theatre The Old Operating Theatre demonstrates Victorian surgery techniques in the oldest operating theatre of the UK. Find out more about this curious landmark.
The Monument The Monument to the Great Fire of London was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the victims of the Fire and celebrate its reconstructions
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre is an accurate reconstruction of the theatre built in 1559 in which Shakespeare performed his most famous plays.
Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard is one of the most popular ceremonies in London, which takes place outside Buckingham Palace.
Apsley House Located in Hyde Park Corner, Apsley House is a Georgian building completed in 1778 and home of the first Duke of Wellington.
City Hall Designed by Norman Foster, the London City Hall is a futuristic building standing 150 feet tall on the banks of the River Thames.
HMS Belfast The HMS Belfast warship is a floating museum moored on the River Thames and is an important part of the Imperial War Museum.
British Museum The British Museum has over 5 million annual visitors and is one of the oldest museums in the world.
National Gallery The National Gallery is the most relevant art museum in London and one of the most famous worldwide. Find out more about the National Gallery.
Imperial War Museum The atomic bomb, a human torpedo, tanks and military aircrafts are housed in the Imperial War Museum of London.
The Wallace Collection Located in an eighteenth century mansion, the Wallace Collection houses one of the finest collections of works of art in London.
Madame Tussauds London Opened in London in 1884, the world famous Madame Tussauds Museum displays worldwide celebrities made out of wax.
The Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum in London is a museum on the natural world, its history and specimens.
Science Museum London’s Science Museum is an interactive museum offering its visitors science and technology in a unique and entertaining way.
Victoria and Albert Museum Founded in 1852, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design.
Tate Modern The Tate Modern is the most important modern and contemporary art museum in the world. It houses works by Picasso, Andy Warhol and Dali, among others.
Tate Britain Opened in 1897, it was the first of the Tate network in the United Kingdom. It houses the largest collection of British art worldwide.
Museum of London The Museum of London records the history of the city from prehistoric to the present day through several models and unusual objects.
National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery with a vast collection of portraits of famous British people.
London Transport Museum The London Transport Museum depicts the evolution of London’s means of transport throughout history.
Sherlock Holmes Museum Opened in 1990, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is dedicated to the life and period of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
Sir John Soane’s Museum Sir John Soane’s Museum is a house-museum located in the neo-classical architect Sir John Soane’s home and studio.
Ripley’s, Believe it or not! Ripley’s, Believe it or not! is a museum that houses bizarre and surprising objects assembled from all over the world.
Hyde Park The largest park in London, Hyde Park is where many locals and tourists go to relax and enjoy a bit of fresh air in its 142 hectares.
St James’s Park St. James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is located in the heart of the city, near Buckingham Palace
Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace gardens, originally taken from its neighbouring Hyde Park were to the public in 1841.
Regent's Park Regent’s Park is probably the city’s most famous park, along with Hyde Park and is a definite favourite amongst Londoners.
Green Park Green Park was a famous refuge for thieves and bandits until the nineteenth century when the park was re-landscaped. It is now a favourite spot for walking or sunbathing.
