England's vibrant capital is a bustling, cosmopolitan city full of historic treasures, rich heritage and culture and the home to royal palaces, world-renowned museums and galleries and many historical landmarks.

The sense of history they evoke combined with the city's exciting pulse make this one of the world's greatest destinations.

Your time in London prior to the departure of the Grand Tour is yours to explore at your own pace and take in what the city has to offer.

Places of Interest

London Eye - A flight on the "London Eye" offers panoramic views of the city and some of its greatest landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden and the Tower of London.

Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and is, today, the Queen's official residence. The State Rooms are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection. The nearby Royal Mews is open throughout the summer.

Tower of London - Begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the Tower of London is one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. During its varied history the Tower has been a palace, prison, treasury, arsenal and even a zoo! Today the Tower houses the priceless Crown Jewels, the Medieval Palace and the infamous Bloody Tower.

Tower Bridge - Tower Bridge, completed in 1894, is one of the world's most famous bridges. The Tower Bridge Experience welcomes you inside the Gothic towers to discover the fascinating history of the bridge. You can visit the original Victorian engine rooms and from the high-level walkways you can look out across the modern city skyline and downriver to Canary Wharf.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Since early times, the Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as the Palace of Westminster, has been the home to the English Parliament. Big Ben, one of London's best-known landmarks, indicates when parliament is in session by the light that shines above the clock face.

South Bank - London's South Bank, located on the South side of the River Thames, offers the visitor world-class arts and entertainment, riverside eating and drinking, superb views, relaxing walks and millennium architecture. Nearby attractions include the London Eye, Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, National Film Theatre, Oxo Tower, Dali Universe and Imperial War Museum.