Top 5 Major Tourist Attractions in London

     London is the capital city of England. It is one of the major international cities of the world. London is famous for its rich history, world class university and for its opulent beauty. The city of London has so many exciting things for its visitors. Some of the major tourist attractions in London are:

1. Buckingham Palace

     The Buckingham Palace, London is one of the most famous royal palaces still in use in the present world. You can have a glimpse of the magnificent Palace from both inside and outside. It's state rooms are spectacular in its look. It is currently the residence of the Queen Elizabeth. So, if you visit the palace then you might be able to meet the queen.

 Some important information about the Buckingham Palace -

     Location - The Buckingham Palace is located at Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The address of the Buckingham Palace is London SW1A 1AA, UK. 

     Timings - The Buckingham Palace remains open for public only for two months a year i.e, in the month of August and in September. To see all the things inside the Buckingham Palace, it roughly takes around three hours. In August, the visiting hours is from 9:30AM to 7:30PM. And in the month of September, the visiting hours is from 9:30AM to 6:30PM.

     How to reach the Buckingham Palace - You can visit the Buckingham Palace by private car, taxi, bus and by flight also. The nearest bus stops are Bressenden Place ( Stop CN), Wilton Street ( Stop S) etc. 

     Entry Fees - The ticket price for adults is 24 pounds and for children's ( aged between 5-16 years) is 13.50 pounds. However, the old people's ( aged over 60 years) and students with valid ID cards will get a discount on their entry ticket. After discount, the ticket price can go upto 13.50 pounds to 22 pounds. 

     Parking Space availability - Yes, there's a dedicated parking slot for visitors in the Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some if the most famous tourist attractions near the Buckingham Palace, Londi are - Green Park, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben etc. 

2. London Eye

     The London Eye is a new entertainment zone in London and is located by the side of Thames river. It has 32 capsules each weighing 10 tonnes and have a capacity of about 25 peoples. You can have a spectacular view of the London city from the London Eye.

 Some important information about the London Eye -

     Location - The London Eye is located at Lambeth, London. The proper address of the London Eye is Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, UK. 

     Timings - The general timings for the London Eye is from 11AM to 6PM everyday. 

     How to reach the London eye - the London Eye can be reached by private car, bus and taxi etc. 

     Tickets - If booked online in advance then the ticket price for adults is £37 & for children ticket price is £32. And if the ticket is booked from the London Eye on the day of visiting it, then the ticket price for adult will be £40 and for child's, £34. 

     Parking slot availability - There's no dedicated parking slot for visitors in the London Eye. Though, the London Eye offers a 15% discount to their pre-booked customers to park their vehicles in Q-Park, a parking space located at a walking distance from the London Eye. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most famous tourist attractions located near the London Eye are - Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Green Park, Big Ben etc. 

3. Madame Tussauds, London

     The Madame Tussauds, London is one of the most famous tourist spots in London. It displays the wax statues of different prominent personalities across the world. The personalities includes the famous world leaders, the different famous celebrities of the world and the different prominent personalities from different fields. It displays the wax statues of the British Queen Elizabeth to different Hollywood and Bollywood stars. So, if you visit it then you will be able to take a selfie with all the famous personalities of the world. 

 Some important information about Madame Tussauds, London -

     Location - The Madame Tussauds, London is located at Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR, United Kingdom. 

     Timings - From Monday to Friday, the Madame Tussauds, London opens at 9:30AM in the morning and closes at 4PM. In the weekend ( In Saturday and Sunday), the Madame Tussauds, London opens at 9AM in the morning and closes at the same time i.e, at 4PM.

     How to reach the Madame Tussauds, London - The Madame Tussauds, London can be reached by private car, taxi, bus, train and by underground London Metro also. It is located at a 2 minutes walking distance from the Baker Street Tube Station, the nearest metro station from the Madame Tussauds, London. 

     Entry Charges - If booked online, the entry ticket price for adult is 22 pounds and for children ( aged between 4-15 years) 18 pounds. And if the ticket is booked at the Museum ( Madame Tussauds, London), the ticket price for adult is 34 pounds and for children's, 20 pounds. 

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking slots available for the tourists to park their vehicles inside the museum. Bu the visitors can park their vehicles at Q-Park Harley Street and at the Oxford Street, both are located at a few minutes walking distance from the Madame Tussauds, London. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most popular tourist attractions located near the Madame Tussauds, London are - Queen Mary's  Rose Garden, ZSL London Zoo, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Kensington Palace, Big Ben etc. 

4. Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

     Hop on Hop off Bus tour is really an exciting tour to consider in London. In this tour, you can get in and get off any stops you want & hence the name Hop on and Hop off tour. Taking this tour you can explore the amazing beauties of the London City. To take the ride in the night is more exciting than in the day time. There is basically 3 different types of Hop on Hop off tour you can opt for in London e.g, Classic tour, premium tour and London night tour ( based on tickets). So, if you buy a classic ticket, you will be able to tour the London city riding on the open-top, double-decker hop on hop off buses for the whole day. And if you buy the Premium ticket, you will get the same service for two days. The third one, London Night Tour is the most exciting one. If you buy this ticket, you will enjoy the beautiful landmarks of London in the night. Moreover, it can be one of the most romantic trip for a couple too. This Bus tour is really most popular among the tourists. It is so popular that some Bollywood movies are shot on these Hop on Hop off busses. 

 

 Some important information about Hop on Hop off Bus tour, London -

     Where to take the Hop on Hop Off  Bus ride from - You can take the Hop on Hop off London Bus rides from many major bus stops in London city e.g, Tower of London, National Gallery, Southbank Arts Centre, Tate Britain, Imperial War Museum, The Cartoon Museum, Serpentine Gallery, Florence Nightingale Museum etc. And Eros Statue, St. James Park, The Mall, St Mary's Le Strand, H.M.S Belfast, The Shard, Buckingham Palace, Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, Somerset House, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, House of Parliament, Kensington Gardens, Royal Courts of Justice, Royal Opera House, Cenotaph, Admiralty Arch, Big Ben etc. 

     The Bus Tour Fees/ charges - There is mainly three types of tickets issued to the commuters/ visitors i.e, Classic ticket, premium ticket and London night tour ticket. In a classic ticket, an adult will be charged £19.50, children's £14.50 and for a family £53.50 for a ticket. In a Premium ticket, an adult will be charged £44.10, children's £35.10, and for a for a family £123.30 for a ticket. And in the London night tour ticket, an adult will be charged £26.10, children's £17.10 and for a family £69.30 for a ticket. 

5. Kensington Palace

     Kensington Palace is the residence of the past British Royals. Here, in this palace you can have glimpse to the lives of past British Royals. You can also acquire some knowledge about Queen Victoria from the Victoria Revealed Exhibition. Simply, you will get to know about almost everything about the ancestral Kings and Queens of the Great Brittain.

 Some important information about the Kensington Palace -

     Location - The Kensington Palace is located at Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London, England. The proper address of the Kensington Palace is Kensington Gardens,  London W8 4PX, United Kingdom. 

     Timings - The Kensington Palace is open for 7 days a week all around the year. In summer, from March to October, the Kensington Palace opens at 10AM and closes at 6PM. And in the winter, the Kensington Palace opens at the same time but closes at 4PM.

     How to reach the Kensington Palace - You can reach the Kensington Palace by private car, taxi, bus, underground metro etc. The nearest underground metro station to Kensington Palace is Queensway Underground Station and is roughly at a 5 minutes walking distance from the palace. 

     Entry Fees - The ticket price for entering the Kensington Palace for adults is £23 and for children's ( aged between 5-15) is £11.50. Also, the old people's ( aged above 64 years) and full-time student will get a discount on the ticket price. The after discount price of tickets for them will be £18.40.

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking space for the visitors to park their vehicles inside the Kensington Palace. The nearest safe and secure parking space is at Q-Park Queensway, which is located at a 10-12 minutes walking distance from the Kensington Palace. So, it is better suggested to the visitors to use the public transport system to travel to the Kensington Palace. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - The most popular tourist attractions located near the Kensington Palace are - Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Queen Mary's Rose Garden etc. 

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