Westminster Abbey has places like burial ground, church and coronation site which are the final resting place of great poets, kings and other notables of British descent. The visit is made even worthwhile by the works of art contained in the Abbey. The oldest portrait of a British monarch, Richard II is still on display inside the west entryway even today, having been painted back in 1390.

Buckingham Palace, the official residence of British monarchy, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in England. Some areas of the Palace are open all year and you can see the grandiose architecture of the building along with other exhibits. If you visit in August or September you'll find that the Palace's 19 staterooms are open to the public.

Trafalgar Square is a large, open plaza which has been witness to a huge number of political demonstrations and other public events in London. Apart from this, a visit to 10 Downing Street, the home of British Prime Ministers since 1732 and the Churchill Museum, is a must. Both of them are located quite close to the square.

A trip to London would not be complete without a visit to Harrods, the world's greatest departmental store. It has been in existence since 150 years and is even great for those who would go there for window shopping. This has been time and again dubbed as a shopper's paradise.

When it comes to the Hyde Park and the Kensington Gardens which appear to be two different entities are in fact one huge, merging expanse of green. Starting from horse-riding, rollerblading, swimming, boating, tennis, cycling, bowling, putting to cricket, football, rugby; almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes place within this 625 acres of green expanse all year round.

Piccadilly Circus, another major landmark of London, is an enormous road junction where Piccadilly itself, Regent's Street, Shaftsbury Avenue and Haymarket all intersect. It is the home of London Icon which is the Eros statue atop the Shaftesbury memorial fountain.

A visit to the world famous house of waxworks of famous contemporary and historical figures, Madam Tussuad's should be one of the first on your things to do list. There are some astonishingly and breathtakingly real lifelike sculptures. Stardome which is a dazzling, 360-degree show of The Wonderful World Of Stars produced by Oscar Winning animators Aardman, is also shown in Madam Tussuad's.

Those looking for a serene and spiritual experience should look forward to visiting the St Paul's church. It has been famous for portraying the more traditional side of Christmas.

The National Gallery is a must see for those who love history. This museum has around seven million artefacts collected from all over the world reflecting upon the human history and cultured. Some of the finest examples of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900, are included among the 2300 paintings filling its halls and rooms. Holbein's 'The Ambassadors', 'The Hay Wain' by Constable, and Jan Van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Marriage' are just some of the major attractions. It is the most impressive structure at the London's Trafalgar Square

The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century and quickly became a definitive part of the London experience. This spectacularly streamlined riverside wheel stands an impressive 135 meters tall and allows inhabitants of its sleek, modern, totally see-through glass-pods an unrivalled 360 degree view of London and beyond. It moves at a slow but steady pace, taking 30 minutes to complete its flight. Go for online booking to save time as the popularity of the wheel has resulted in the lengthy queues to book tickets and then to board the flight.

London Pass

The London Pass is a sightseeing card which gives holders FREE ENTRY to over 55 sights and tourist attractions in London. If you plan to visit numerous places, then London Pass is a must. You can avoid long-queues at various tourist spots and also save on your journey to these places. Get your London Pass here.