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1. Tower of London

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

City of London

By by matthJ1179RX

Excellent and entertaining sites around the tower with informative videos, fascinating stories and hands on items.

2. Churchill War Rooms

Military Museums • Historic Sites

Westminster

By by 797michelem

Great Museum with lots of films, photos, room replicas, and maps that highlight Churchill's legacy and the War he fou...

3. Westminster Abbey

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Westminster

By by 247wendyn

The majesty of the building is fantastic, the history tremendous, and the beauty of the architecture is awe inspiring.

4. Houses of Parliament

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Westminster

by 406waynem

By by 406waynem

Amazing place in the long and tumultuous history of the UK, incredible architecture, and stunning art.

5. Buckingham Palace

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Westminster

by 965deanp

A fascinating and educational guided tour of the state rooms with art, sculpture and history of the palace and the Ro...

6. Wallace Collection

Historic Sites • Art Museums

Marylebone

By by 987chriss987

Must see if you are a medieval weapons and armoury buff, but also a beutiful house with great painting galleries and...

7. HMS Belfast

Military Museums • Historic Sites

by 109sja

... you an insight into life onboard ship a great piece of history and very knowledgable volunteers to answer questions

8. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Southwark

By by roelovich

We enjoyed a very colorful but interesting tour by Matt, who guided us through this beautiful replica of the original...

9. Old Royal Naval College

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Greenwich

Admission tickets from SGD 25.63

By by tracyhE7633QX

Our tour guide (Michele) was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the artwork and hidden g...

10. Cutty Sark

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

Greenwich

Admission tickets from SGD 29.24

by elmos2018

By by elmos2018

I like ships and have been to HMS Warrior and HMS Victory at Portsmouth, SS Great Britain at Bristol and HMS Belfast...

11. The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Historic Sites • Observation Decks & Towers

City of London

by Travelwell_always123

By by Travelwell_always123

The 360 degree views across London are amazing - you can see most of the main attractions too - Tower Bridge, St. Pau...

12. Old Operating Theatre

Historic Sites • Theatres

Southwark

by Rachel_A_2602

By by Rachel_A_2602

The museum is interesting with lots of quirky exhibits, including preserved body parts and medical instruments from t...

13. Royal Mews

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Westminster

By by woodart77

... palace is a hidden gem the royal coaches, horses and cars are on display the tour by the guides is brilliant.

14. Abbey Road Studios

Historic Sites

By by joecG911AT

So excited to see this studio!!! Once in a lifetime trip for me!!! Gift Shop was amazing too, a must see for any Beat...

15. Piccadilly Circus

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

St. James's

•

Open now

by Emck1971

Amazing circus beautiful lights a must to see when you're in London it's a landmark in this beautiful city

16. Royal Observatory Greenwich

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Greenwich

Admission tickets from SGD 31.14

By by davidwE5081QM

The observatory overlooks beautiful Greenwich Park which provides great views of Canary Wharf and the River Thames.

17. Abbey Road

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

by 195leeannw

By by 195leeannw

Only takes a few minutes and it's a photo memory of a lifetime!! Very easy to get to from St Johns Wood underground s...

18. Banqueting House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Westminster

by Noraatc

I guess I was just carried away by the very informative audio guide and stunning beauty of this London’s treasure.

19. Somerset House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Trafalgar Square / Embankment

by VisitBlighty

By by VisitBlighty

One is the “Historical Highlights Tour” and the other is “The Old Palace Tour”, if you want an overall tour the forme...

20. Little Venice

Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods

By by jameshK6072NX

The homes are very fanciful and the sight of the boats and water gives you a sense of calm away from the sometimes ch...

21. Apsley House

Historic Sites • History Museums

Knightsbridge

•

Temporarily closed

by walmerbee

By by walmerbee

Superb artworks and great history in a compact English Heritage property at Hyde Park Corner.

22. Kensington Palace

Historic Sites • Castles

Kensington and Hyde Park

By by O2987RNjimp

Set in lovely gardens and surroundings this palace is a great insight into this era , brought to life by an excellent...

23. Royal Courts of Justice

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Holborn

by Travelling_SE_Asia

By by Travelling_SE_Asia

Built in Victorian Gothic style, designer George Edmund Street died before its completion.

24. Hampstead

Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods

by 968nicholash

By by 968nicholash

Church Row is a delight with its charismatic church, St John at Hampstead with its host of celebrity tombs, including...

25. Kenwood House

Historic Sites • Art Museums

By by AngelaA761

... knowledgable about the house , furniture and fabulous art collection The paintings are fabulous ,you get to see e...

26. Guildhall

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

City of London

by 968nicholash

By by 968nicholash

As well as the Corporation’s offices, it’s the location for a wonderful Art Gallery, a huge mediaeval crypt, some wel...

27. Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

City of London

by 968nicholash

By by 968nicholash

It’s also worth coming here to see the Tudor gate house through which you approach the church and the nearby memorial...

28. Fenton House

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

by karencA6283NY

By by karencA6283NY

... a beautiful garden exists in London - it is simply stunning including an orchard, sunken garden and formal garden.

29. Spencer House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

St. James's

by VisitBlighty

By by VisitBlighty

Maurizio was a charming man, obviously knowing his material meticulously, kind and passionate about the matter at hand.

30. Postman's Park

Historic Sites

City of London

by moonmoth88

By by moonmoth88

A memorial to the civilian heroes who gave their lives to save others, is very thought provoking and humbling.

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