With all that London has to offer, coming up with a list of 10 top attractions is nearly an impossible task. We could just go by the number of visitors each attraction gets and rank them accordingly; in fact that probably has some merit to it. Or, we could just list our personal favourite ten London attractions, but they may not be inline with your interests.
We took our best shot and chose 1 to 3 top attractions in each category - something for everyone - but we certainly hope you have time to visit more than 10 attractions during your London vacation as these 10 are just the 'tip of the iceburg!
For more information about any of these Top 10 'must see' London attractions just click on the link for each one.
Founded in 1753, the British Museum features a massive collection that exceeds 7 million items which come from all over the world, representing and revealing human history and culture from its origins all the way to the present.
Central Courtyard Inside the British Museum cc licensed flickr photo shared by Greg Knapp
Once you get over the amazing terracotta facade and Victorian architecture of the Natural History Museum you will be able to explore the incredible and renowned collection of specimens located inside.
Dinosaur Skeleton Inside the Natural History Museum cc licensed flickr photo shared by OliverN5
Founded in 1824, the National Gallery features a great collection of over 2300 Western European paintings which date as far back to the middle of the 13th century.
Entrance to the National Gallery at dusk cc licensed flickr photo shared by ** Maurice **
4. Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster)
The Houses of Parliament which are properly called the Palace of Westminster, along with the Clock Tower, are probably the single most recognized landmark in all of London.
Gothic Spires of the Palace of Westminster with Westminster Bridge in the Foreground cc licensed flickr photo shared by _gee_
Buckingham Palace contains 775 different rooms including nineteen State rooms which are often used by the Royal Family to host and entertain Heads of State and other officials. The Palace houses many highly valued works of art that make up a portion of the Royal Collection, one of the world's major art collections.
East facade of Buckingham Palace ©TourbyTransit.com
If the walls of this historical site could talk they could tell some amazing stories and indeed you will discover many incredible stories when you visit the Tower of London. It has been the centre of much of England's history and conflict during it's 900 plus years.
View of the Tower of London ©TourbyTransit.com
Located in the heart of London, Trafalgar Square is a popular tourist attraction in it's own right. This large square, which was first built in 1845, is named after the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. It is also home to the National Gallery and close to many other attractions.
Trafalgar Square cc licensed flickr photo shared by Shane Global Language Centres
8. Regents Park and Primrose Hill
Regent's Park is one of London's beautiful Royal Parks. At 410 acres, it is the largest single Royal Park within the central London area. It is also the home of the world renowned London Zoo.
Enjoying the View of London from Primrose Hill cc licensed flickr photo shared by lo_ise
The stunning Kew Gardens have been classified as a National Botanical Garden since 1840. A little ways out from Central London, they are more than worth the trip and you can still reach them on the tube.
Kew Palace in the Kew Gardens is the Smallest of the Royal Palaces © TourbyTransit.com - All Rights Reserved
These scenic tours are a relaxing way to see the city of London and many of it's famous landmarks from a different perspective while travelling along London's oldest thoroughfare, the River Thames.
One of Many Tours available on the River Thames © TourbyTransit.com
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