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London attractions

13 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

  1. 1Tower of LondonTickets & passes · Allow 2 hA fortress, palace and prison built by William the Conqueror. Today it holds the Crown Jewels and is guarded by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters).
  2. 2London EyeTickets & passes · Allow 2 hThe giant observation wheel on the South Bank takes about 30 minutes for one rotation, with views over Westminster and beyond.
  3. 3Westminster & Royal LondonGuided tours · Allow 2 h 30 minBig Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace are all within a short walk of each other, which makes this a good first-morning orientation.
  4. 4Stonehenge & Bath Day TripDay trips · Allow Full dayThe prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain is about two hours from London. Many tours pair it with the Roman baths and Georgian architecture of Bath.
  5. 5Thames River CruiseCruises · Allow 1 h 30 minBoats run between Westminster, the Tower and Greenwich, passing the main landmarks along the river.
  6. 6Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonWith kids · Allow 4 h 30 minA behind-the-scenes tour of the sets, props and costumes from the Harry Potter films, in Leavesden north of London.
  7. 7West End Theatre ShowEvening · Allow 3 hLondon's theatre district has long-running musicals, plays and new productions most evenings.
  8. 8Buckingham Palace & Changing of the GuardMuseums & culture · Allow 2 hThe King's London residence, with the State Rooms open in summer and the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.
  9. 9British MuseumTickets & passes · Allow 2 h 30 minA vast museum of world history, with the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon sculptures.
  10. 10Tower Bridge ExhibitionTickets & passes · Allow 1 h 15 minA walk across the high-level glass walkways of London's iconic bridge, with an engine room visit.
  11. 11Windsor Castle Day TripDay trips · Allow 5 hThe oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, an official residence of the monarch.
  12. 12Cotswolds Day TripDay trips · Allow Full dayA day among honey-stone villages, rolling hills and tea rooms in the English countryside.
  13. 13Borough Market Food TourFood & drink · Allow 2 h 30 minA guided taste of one of London's oldest food markets, with British cheese, pies and street food.