TOP 10 Things to do in LONDON - Amazing Travel Guide

In this Article, we'll show you the  top 10 things to do in London.

The suggestions are based  on our many trips to this beautiful city.

And share your own experience  or ask a question in the comments below.

And stick around until the end because  we have a bonus attraction for you.

Here are our top 10 picks:

NUMBER 10: Big Ben and Palace of Westminster

The Big Ben clock tower was completed in 1859.

This British cultural icon is situated at  the north end of the Palace of Westminster,   which is the seat of the Parliament of the United  Kingdom.

The official name of the tower in which   Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower and was oficially renamed to Elizabeth Tower in 2012.

Did you know that Big Ben chimes  every hour, and every 15 minutes   smaller bells chime to indicate quarter hour?  The Big Ben chimes can be heard up to 5 miles away.

A few steps away from Big Ben you’ll also find an impressive  gothic royal church, the Westminster Abbey.

NUMBER 9: Camden Town

Camden Town This former industrial economic base has been replaced by service industries such as retail, tourism, and entertainment.

The area now hosts street markets and music venues  strongly associated with the alternative culture.

Visit the busy Camden Market, which got its name  from what used to be a horse stable and hospital,   located right next to Camden Lock.

Don't skip  Camden Market Buck Street, England's first market   dedicated to the conscious consumer.

There are  many other impressive neighborhoods and streets   worth exploring in London, like the upscale  Soho close to Chinatown and Notting Hill,   home to Portobello Road Market.

But more about  exciting places to shop and eat shortly.

NUMBER 8: Museum London

Museums London is full of incredible museums, and most of them are free.

You can start with The British Museum, founded in the mid-19th century.

The museum is dedicated to human history, art, and  culture.

Did you know that it also displays the famous Rosetta Stone? This piece of rock with an inscribed slab became the key to unlocking  the mysterious Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Continue to the beautiful 19th-century Natural History Museum, exhibiting a vast range of specimens  from various segments of natural history.

You can even try the earthquake simulator recreating the 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake or embark on other  fun and educational adventures.

And the impressive Science Museum is just around the corner.

A great place to see, touch, and experience science  first-hand.

Of course, there are many other museums in London worth exploring.

NUMBER 7: Covent Garden

Covent Garden is a car-free area next to the  Royal Opera House, filled with luxury designer boutiques, craft shops, and booths.

Conveniently  located in close to London's famous theatres,  Covent Garden also offers excellent dining  options.

Visit Covent Garden Market,   a seven-day-a-week market that opened in 1845,   and Jubilee Market, with a variety  of goods sold throughout the week.

There are many other markets  in London worth exploring,   offering everything from food to antiques and  collectibles, like the Portobello Road Market,   Borough Market, and many other  places, including fascinating food courts.

Check our travel guide for more  suggestions.

By the way, our mobile-friendly travel guide covers the top 20 things to do in London and things to know before you visit.

NUMBER 6: London Eye

London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames overlooking Big Ben and Westminster.

When it opened to the public in the year 2000,   it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel.

The structure is 443 feet or 135-meter-tall, and the wheel has a diameter of 394 feet or 120 m.

London is full of other impressive views, that from London's Highest Public Garden - Sky Garden.

NUMBER 5: Little Venice

Little Venice is a neighborhood centered on decorative houseboats and a partly tree-lined, three-way junction of canals.

Little Venice is one of London's prime residential areas and contains restaurants, shops, theatres, and pubs.

A refreshing site and something you do not expect to see in London.

If you have time, explore the nearby Paddington basin with Floating Pocket Park.

NUMBER 4: Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the most iconic royal  building in the UK.

It is the London residence   of Her Majesty the Queen and is one of only a  few working royal palaces left in the world.

Don't miss the iconic ceremony of Changing  the Guard, also known as Guard Mounting,   carried out by soldiers on active duty from the  Foot Guards.

They have guarded the Sovereign   and the Royal Palaces since 1660.

And while you are in the area,  take a walk around beautiful St James's Park.

You can even buy a London city pass, which  allows access to other attractions around the city and enjoy a hop-on hop-off  bus tour and skip-the-line privileges.

NUMBER 3: Shopping From high-end department stores

Shopping From high-end department stores to quirky boutiques, London is a shopper's paradise.

One of the best places to start your shopping spree is Oxford Street, the busiest shopping street in Europe.

Continue to the nearby SoHo neighborhood, home to a truly unique shopping experience, like the famous Carnaby shopping street or Liberty London.

If you are in the area, visit the fashionable Regent Street   that passes through Piccadilly Circus, also  famous for dining and lifestyle.

If you love luxury department stores, don't skip Harrods,  with over 5000 brands selling everything from   luxury accessories and clothing to the newest  gadgets, prestigious furniture, and delicious food.

There are many other places worth exploring,  like the unique Cyber dog store in Camden with futuristic fashion, clubwear, and rave clothes.

Check our travel guide for more information.

NUMBER 2: Parks & Gardens

There are many impressive green areas in London worth exploring.

Hyde Park is London's main park offering world-class events and concerts   and plenty of quiet places to relax.

Walk around Princess Diana Memorial Fountain   or rent a boat to paddle around the lake.

Don't skip the nearby royal Kensington Palace with the vast Kensington Gardens and picturesque Italian Gardens.

Our favorite was The Regent's Park with plenty of paths and a green areas to relax.

Walk around beautiful lakes and breathtaking gardens,   including the Japanese Garden  Island, and admire the animals.

NUMBER 1: Tower Bridge and Tower of London

Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames and was  built at the end of the 19th century.

You can even take a boat ride that goes under Tower  Bridge.

Don't miss the two essential attractions nearby - the historic castle Tower of London from  the 11th century, which is famous for holding many infamous prisoners as well as housing the  crown jewel, and the remains of the Roman Wall   built in the 2nd and 3rd century.

Most of the  buildings in London were destroyed throughout   its 2000-year history.

However, you’ll still  find Roman and other ruins spread throughout   the city that are still visible today.

Check our travel guide for more suggestions.

And here is the bonus attraction that we promised.

Did you know that the Prime Meridian Line, an imaginary line like the equator dividing the  earth into the eastern and western hemispheres,   is located in Greenwich, a village near  London? You can actually see the line and cross it.

How cool is that? And while you  are in the area, explore other attractions,   like Cutty Sark, the iconic sailing  ship, the fastest ship of its time.