A visit to the Capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing London’s popular attractions. 🇬🇧 We’ve teamed up with Visit London and Visit Britain to bring you the top 10!
We’ve listed the nearest Underground stations to each landmark but don’t just use the Tube to get around! Why not take a ride on an iconic London bus 🚌, jump on a river boat down the Thames ⛵️ or use Santander Cycles 🚲 for a unique transport experience!
The British Museum
See two million years of human history at the British Museum. From Egyptian mummies to samurai armour and the Sutton Hoo helmet, there’s something for everyone. 🏺
You can also enjoy Afternoon Tea at the British Museum or book yourself onto a guided tour.
🚇 Russell Square
🚲 British Museum, Bloomsbury
🚌 W – British Museum
Somerset House
Take a river boat to Embankment Pier to admire Somerset House on the Thames. The Neoclassical building houses a working arts centre with fascinating exhibitions and events. 🏛
🚇 Temple
🚲 Somerset House, Strand
🚌 S/R – Aldwych/Somerset House
⛵️ Embankment
The National Gallery
DaVinci, Constable, Van Gogh, Turner…the list is endless! 🎨 Enjoy the National Gallery’s collection of 2,300+ paintings centrally located in Trafalgar Square.
Book yourself onto the Official National Gallery Highlights tour for the full experience.
🚇 Charing Cross
🚲 St. Martin’s Street, West End
🚌 K – St. Martin’s Place
The London Eye
Spot London’s iconic landmarks from 135 metres in the air! A 30-minute trip around the London Eye observation wheel gives you stunning 360-degree views of the City. 🎡
Book tickets for the London Eye for spectacular views, and upgrade to the champagne experience for a more luxury ride!
If you’d like views from both the sky and the river, book the London Eye and River Cruise package, or if views by boat are more your thing then the River Cruise only ticket will be for you.
🚇 Waterloo
🚲 Jubilee Gardens, South Bank
🚌 Y – London Eye
⛵️ London Eye
Tate Modern
Explore Tate Modern’s world-famous collection of modern and contemporary art from Picasso to Warhol. 🧑🎨 Like London’s other national museums, entrance is free!
🚇 Blackfriars
🚲 Tate Modern, Bankside
🚌 SN – Southwark Street/Blackfriars Road
Tower of London
Discover the unique history of this medieval fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. 🏰 The Tower of London is home to the dazzling Crown Jewels 👑 and legendary Beefeaters 💂♀️ and ravens. 🦅
🚇 Tower Hill
🚲 Tower Gardens. Tower
🚌 TB/TA – Tower of London
⛵️ TB/TA – Tower Pier
Natural History Museum
Visit the dinosaurs at Natural History Museum and learn about pre-historic fossils 🦖, volcanoes 🌋, earthquakes and more. Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum 🧬 are both conveniently next door.
🚇 South Kensington
🚲 Natural History Museum, South Kensington
🚌 H – Natural History Museum/Cromwell Road
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is the world’s largest collection of art and design with over 4.5 million objects. Explore 5000 years of creativity from ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen dresses. 👗
🚇 South Kensington
🚲 Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington
🚌 R – Victoria and Albert Museum
Science Museum
See a real piece of the moon 🌚 or lightning strike ⚡️ before your eyes at Science Museum. From space travel to IMAX, the interactive galleries bring science to life. 🥽
🚇 South Kensington
🚲 Exhibition Road Museum, South Kensington
🚌 K – South Kensington Museums
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds you can take a selfie with Madonna, Ed Sheeran, David Beckham or even the Queen! 🎸 With 250+ lifelike waxworks of celebs and superstars, it’s easy to see why this is one of London’s most popular attractions. 📸
Benefit from a great deal with the Madame Tussauds and London Eye ticket bundle.
🚇 Baker Street
🚲 Westminster University, Marleybone
🚌 A – Baker Street station
Hungry for more? Discover more London sightseeing 👇
- See the sights from a boat while you explore the river! 💦
- Explore London using Santander cycles 🚲
- Head out on the Central line to see the sights! 🚇
“At Madame Tussauds you can take a selfie with Madonna, Ed Sheeran, David Beckham or even the Queen!” – needs an edit, I think.