Westminster Bridge Tours and Tickets
The neo-Gothic Westminster Bridge connects Lambeth and Westminster. Though popular for its panoramic views, the Victorian bridge’s decorative details and cultural importance make it an attraction in its own right. The present-day structure opened on Queen Victoria’s birthday in 1862, though its history reaches back to the 17th century.
Marble Arch Tours and Tickets
Amid the blur of traffic of one of central London’s busiest intersections—the meeting point of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road—the grand Marble Arch is one of the city’s most striking landmarks, and it boasts an impressive royal history.
London National Gallery Tours and Tickets
Home to England’s greatest collection of paintings, the London National Gallery’s pantheon-style facade looms over London’s Trafalgar Square. With a storied history dating back to 1824, it’s no wonder this is one of the most-visited art museums in the world.
Green Park Tours and Tickets
The smallest of London’s network of eight Royal parks, Green Park is located in Westminster, between Hyde Park to the west and St. James Park to the east. The 40-acre (16-hectare) green space is dissected by the Mall on one side and Constitution Hill on the other, right next to Buckingham Palace. It’s a peaceful triangle, known for mature plane and lime trees as well as a number of memorials, statues, and fountains.
Harrods Tours and Tickets
Built by Charles Henry Harrod in 1834 and now owned by Qatar Holdings, Harrods is London’s largest and most iconic department store. With 330 different departments spread over seven floors, it’s a top choice for shoppers, selling everything from luxury souvenirs and gourmet British foods to renowned designer brands and stylish homewares.
SEA LIFE® London Aquarium Tours and Tickets
Located in a colonnade-fronted, early 20th-century County Hall building (the former headquarters for the Greater London Council), the SEA LIFE® London Aquarium is one of Europe’s aquatic museums with 14 themed zones. Marine-life displays include walk-over glass shark tanks, transparent tunnels where sea turtles swim overhead, and kaleidoscopic coral reefs. Visitors also love the penguin exhibit, where it’s possible to observe adorable orange-beaked gentoo penguins waddling on land and swimming gracefully underwater.
Oxford Street Tours and Tickets
Built upon one of London’s oldest Roman roads, Oxford Street is now Europe’s most famous retail avenue. An array of major outlets and boutiques cater to about a half million shoppers each day. The street’s history, architecture, and Christmas light displays also draw all manner of visitors to the capital.
Millennium Bridge Tours and Tickets
London’s Millennium Bridge, aka the London Millennium Footbridge, sits at the intersection of architecture, art, and engineering. The sleek, 1,083-foot-long (330-meter) steel suspension bridge stretches over the River Thames, connecting St. Paul’s Cathedral on the north bank to the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on the south.
St. Pancras International Tours and Tickets
Both an architectural marvel and a key transit hub, St. Pancras International is one of London’s most striking landmarks. Opened in 1868, the station is the hub for the Eurostar service that connects London to Continental Europe. The station also connects to King’s Cross station, where you can catch the mainline and London Underground trains.
King’s Cross Tours and Tickets
King’s Cross is both a major railway station in London and a neighborhood that circles the transport hub. Many thousands use the station every day to reach cities in the north of the UK and access the Tube (subway station. Neighboring St. Pancras holds the Eurostar Terminal, where passengers can hop on a train to Paris or Amsterdam.
London Dungeon Tours and Tickets
The immersive London Dungeon transports visitors into London’s past for a theatrical journey into the city’s underbelly. Participants make their way through a series of shadowy rooms, where costumed actors reveal the most horrible tales from the capital’s history, including accounts of the gory murders committed by Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd, the failed Gunpowder Plot of Guy Fawkes, and the Great Fire of London. The meticulous sets, spooky special effects, and thrilling rides make for a memorable, shriek-out-loud experience.
Leadenhall Market Tours and Tickets
Leadenhall Market itself dates back to the 14th century, while its City of London location has links to Roman Londinium (AD 43). The ornate structure of today was designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881, though the market has since swapped meat trade for modern retail, and adopted an alter ego as Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter film series.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Tours and Tickets
Embark on a magical journey into the world of one of the most beloved film series ever at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Wander through iconic sets like Diagon Alley, Dumbledore’s office, and the Great Hall. Uncover behind-the-scenes secrets and marvel at the special effects that brought the wizarding world to life. Take in an impressive collection of costumes, legendary props, and interactive exhibits that make the magic even more real.
Canary Wharf Tours and Tickets
Canary Wharf, once a bustling docklands area, has emerged as one of London’s most influential financial hubs. Today, alongside the City of London, it stands as a central business district that drives the capital’s economy. Its stunning skyline, filled with modern skyscrapers, highlights its transformation into a global powerhouse.
Wellington Arch Tours and Tickets
Built to celebrate British victories over Napoleon, Wellington Arch served as London’s smallest police station before being handed over to English Heritage and opened to the public. Exhibitions document its construction, while an open-air viewing gallery offers views over Hyde Park and the queen’s back yard, aka Buckingham Palace gardens.
Somerset House Tours and Tickets
Once a Tudor palace, Somerset House was redesigned by Sir William Chambers in 1776 as part of the city’s infrastructural improvements. Now a creative and cultural hub offering shows and activities year-round, the building is also known to have appeared in the Sherlock Holmes and James Bond films, among others.
Fortnum & Mason Tours and Tickets
Fortnum & Mason is one of London’s most iconic and best-known department stores. Set on Piccadilly Street, it has been a key local shopping destination since 1707, but it’s also a must-see for visitors who want to peruse luxury goods, enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea, and purchase souvenirs.
Cutty Sark Tours and Tickets
Now permanently docked in Greenwich, London, this 19th-century tea clipper—one of the fastest vessels of its era—once sailed the seas between Britain and China. Onboard exhibitions and costumed characters document what life was like for the crew as they steered the ship to ports all around the world.
Brick Lane Tours and Tickets
Graffiti-lined Brick Lane has long been an immigrant neighborhood, having hosted French Huguenot, Irish, Jewish, and—most recently—Bangladeshi communities. The string of curry houses at its southern end specialize in Indian and South Asian cuisine, while farther north, retro clothing shops, cafés, and bars dominate the scene.
Old Spitalfields Market Tours and Tickets
Established in the 1860s, Old Spitalfields Market is a historic market that is still bustling today. The covered marketplace is full of stalls offering a mix of chain restaurants and local street food as well as unique, locally designed goods, imported wares, vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and all manner of quirky items.
Royal Opera House Tours and Tickets
The third theater to have stood on this Covent Garden site, the Victorian-era Royal Opera House (ROH) was given a major facelift at the turn of the 21st century. The landmark venue now hosts performances by two of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious companies: the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera.
Abbey Road Tours and Tickets
Pop pilgrims flock to this black-and-white-striped crosswalk in North London for the ultimate photo opportunity. Day in and day out, Beatles fans can be seen trying to recreate the iconic 1969 “Abbey Road” album cover photo at this now-iconic pedestrian crossing. Nearby lies Abbey Road Studios, the famous recording studio where the Beatles recorded many of their hits.
Carnaby Street Tours and Tickets
