Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It was first opened to visitors in 1993, and during the summer, visitors can tour nineteen State Rooms.

The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace involves a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard, accompanied by a Guards band. The Queen’s Guard usually consists of Foot Guards in their famous uniform of red tunics and bearskins.

11:00 for Buckingham Palace (On certain dates only)

11:00 for Horseguards Parade Monday to Saturday and 10:00am Sunday.

The Houses of Parliament, seat of British government, are dominated by the clock tower containing Big Ben, the 14-tonne bell. (Private interior visits are sometimes available.)

Trafalgar Square

One of the most famous squares in the world, with Nelson’s Column at its centre, surrounded by fountains and huge bronze lions.

The National Gallery

Founded in 1824, the National Gallery is Britain’s leading art museum with over 2,300 paintings, including many Old Masters and works by Picassos, da Vinci and Constable.

London Eye

Standing 443 ft tall, the London Eye is Europe’s biggest ferris wheel, and one of London’s most popular attractions. Its 32 capsules provide unrivalled views of London.

The Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge

Tate Modern is the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art. Situated within a converted power station by the river, its massive Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building, and you can see work by artists such as Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dali, Pollock and Warhol.

The Globe Theatre

The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by William Shakespeare’s company, but destroyed by fire in 1613. This reconstruction of the Globe opened in 1997, and now stages plays every summer, allowing visitors to experience theatre as it would have been 400 years ago in Elizabethan times.

Tower of London and Crown Jewels

The Tower of London has been standing guard over the city for nearly 1000 years. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, mint, place of torture and execution, and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history. It is guarded by the famous Beefeaters and the ravens.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Built after the Great Fire of London in 1666, St. Paul’s Cathedral has been the lavish setting to many state ceremonies. Galleries around its giant dome provide magnificent views over the city.

British Museum

Dedicated to human history & culture, The British Museum contains artefacts from around the world. Let our tour guides show you the Egyption mummies, Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, an Easter island statue, the magnificent Great Court, and treasures from ancient Greek, Roman, Asian, African cultures.

Piccadilly Circus

The heart of the West End, famous for its dazzling neon lights and the statue of Eros.

Speakers’ Corner, Park Lane and Marble Arch

Marble Arch was originally erected as a gateway to Buckingham Palace. Speakers’ Corner has been a traditional site for public speeches and debate since the 1870s. Park Lane is home to some of London’s most famous hotels.

Hyde Park

First opened to the public in 17th century, Hyde Park is the largest green space in central London.

Up-scale districts of Chelsea, Belgravia and Mayfair

See where many of London’s rich and famous choose to live in these exclusive areas, or browse some of the many up-market shops.

Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges stores.

Shop at some of the world’s most famous department stores.

Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial

Royal Albert Hall was opened in 1870 and modelled on Roman amphitheatres. The magnificent Albert Memorial was built by Queen Victoria as a tribute to her late husband.

Kensington Palace

Principle residence of the Royal Family from the 1690s until 1760, and more recently, home to Princess Diana. Half of the palace is open to the public, and it houses an exhibition of royal ceremonial dress from the 18th to the present day.