London is one of the world's leading tourism destinations, and the city is home to an array of famous tourist attractions. London attracts more than 15 million international visitors per year, making it the world's most visited city.
Tourist attractions
Although the majority of London's tourist attractions are located in Central London, others can also be found outside the city centre. Within central London, the City of London is home to St Paul's Cathedral, with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge just outside its official boundary. The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace bring visitors to the City of Westminster to the west, which also counts many of London's top museums and galleries amongst its attractions, including the British Museum, the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, the Tate Britain and Madame Tussauds. Royal attractions are always popular as well as the various palaces, Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial photo opportunity, whilst nearby Downing Street is home to the Prime Minister whom, in June 2007 changed from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown.
To the north of the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Camden features the northern end of Regent's Park and the famous London Zoo, both inside Central London. Just outside is Camden Town, home to the well known market, an attractor just to the north.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea further to the west includes the museum district of South Kensington and Kensington Palace. Many hotels are also located in this area.
Recent years have seen the regeneration of the South Bank and Bankside areas across the river from the City and Westminster, featuring the Globe Theatre, the London Eye, the London Aquarium and the Tate Modern.
Outside the centre, the Greenwich, in the eastern area of South London, is a popular tourist destination with the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
On the other side of the city, in West London, is the London Borough of Richmond, which features Kew Gardens and Richmond, with Hampton Court Palace in the south-western edge of the borough on the other side of the river.
London Tour
some of the most out of the ordinary London tours and vacations. Many of the London tour packages feature unique opportunities pertaining to London tourism, that you are not likely to find anywhere else. Browse through them and click on the tour package name to see the tour details. You can contact the travel supplier to: ask questions, order a free brochure, or inquire about availability with no obligations to purchase.
Name Highlight Activity Duration Price Season Destination
Contemporary London private, customised walks and tours
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- Contact Supplier Authentic tours of London's buzzing art, fashion, design and other creative scenes. Time, date and subject matter based on your interests. Tour Guide
GBP 25 Per person January - December London
Nicola Watts - Registered Tourist Guide
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- Contact Supplier Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London. Specializing in walking tours, art galleries, museums. Tailor made tours to your requirement. Day trips/extended tours outside London and surrounds. Tour Guide
GBP 140 - 350 Per group January - December London
Insider London's Private Cutting-Edge Green Tour
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- Contact Supplier Private Cutting-Edge Green tour takes you straight to the most exciting and innovative sustainable retail concepts, buildings and designs that London has to offer. Tour Guide
GBP 40 Per person January - December London
Insider London's Quirky London Tour
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- Contact Supplier London often defies logic in the most surprising way. Come with us as we tell you some of the most bizarre stories from London past and present. Tour Guide
GBP 30 Per person January - December London
Insider London's Private Innovative Interiors Tour
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- Contact Supplier From the most futuristic forms to bizarre, bohemian taxidermy, see some of the most exciting interior design in the world. Tour Guide
GBP 40 Per person January - December London
London Thames and Royalty
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- Contact Supplier Enjoy an interesting combination of boating and biking during this amazing trip to England for 5 days. Bicycle Touring
Boating and Sailing
1 - 5 days GBP 478 Per person January - December London
Thames and Royalty
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- Contact Supplier A relaxed cycling and river boat tour of the River Thames from London through rural villages and pretty landscapes to historic towns Windsor, Henley and Oxford - 9 days of biking tour to England. Bicycle Touring
Boating and Sailing
7 - 9 days GBP 695 - 999 Per person January - December London
Adventure Breaks in England and Scotland
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- Contact Supplier Experience some of the selected best of England and Scotland on our 12 or 15 day Adventure Breaks. Fully escorted and guided from London. Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
12 - 15 days GBP 2930 Per person January - December London
Half Day Tours in and around London
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- Contact Supplier Enjoy a half day guided tour by car around the London area, tailored to your individual needs! Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
1 days GBP 68 - 400 Per person January - December London
More London Information / Fast Facts and Orientation
* Country: England
* Status: capital city
* Area: 1,600 square kilometres / 620 square miles
* Population: 12 million
* Language: English
* Currency: pound sterling (GBP)
* Time zone: GMT / UTC and BST (British Summer Time), 5 hours from Eastern Standard Time
* Country dialling code: +44
* Telephone area code: 020
Top-Rated Hotels
1. The Milestone Hotel
2. The Soho Hotel
3. Hotel 41
4. Sofitel St James London
5. The Halkin
6. The Montague on The Gardens
7. City Inn Westminster
8. The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
9. Apex City of London
