A trip to the capital wouldn't be complete without seeing the top 5 attractions in London. Make sure to tick these top things to see in London off your list.
1. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter™ films – the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
2. Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is centrally located in the heart of the capital, gracefully rotating over the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel; a feat of design and engineering, it has become the modern symbol representing the capital and a global icon. The experience showcases breathtaking 360-degree views of the capital and its famous landmarks and has been the number one visitor experience in the city for the past decade.
3. Buckingham Palace Tour
Book your visit to Buckingham Palace for a glimpse inside one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.
During the summer, you can tour the 19 spectacular State Rooms. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.
Each year Buckingham Palace hosts a special exhibition as part of the summer opening. The exhibition changes each year, but always provides a fascinating glimpse into royal life.
4. Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
See London's iconic landmarks from the comfort of a hop on hop off bus tour. Buy a 24 hour ticket and enjoy unlimited travel around London in that period. Plus, get a free walking tour and a free river tour included with your bus ticket.
The buses cover four different routes with more than 60 stops, so there's plenty of opportunity to see London's most famous places. You can hop on hop off as many times as you want, giving you the chance to explore areas and sights in more detail.
A live tour guide, or audio guide, is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Russian. There is also free Wi-Fi available on the bus.
On the hop on hop off tour, you'll have the opportunity to see and explore:
•Tower of London
•Buckingham Palace
•Westminster Abbey
•Oxford Street & Regent Street
•Shakespeare's Globe
•St Paul's Cathedral
•Trafalgar Square
Buses depart every five to 10 minutes from the main tourist points, and every 15 to 20 minutes elsewhere.
The bus tour also entitles you to a free walking tour - choose from the Royal London tour, or the Beatles' London tour.
A free Thames boat ride is also included in the trip, allowing you to see London's iconic skyline from the river.
5. Tower of London
Despite the Tower of London's grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will also discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. Don't miss Royal Beasts and learn about the wild and wonderous animals that have inhabited the Tower, making it the first London Zoo.
Discover the priceless Crown Jewels, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the Tower's ravens, storm the battlements, get to grips with swords and armour, and much more!