Heathrow Airport 27 min
The British Museum (23 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Buckingham Palace (19 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Trafalgar Square (23 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. lastminute.com London Eye (28 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Kensington Palace (12 min)
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. Tower Bridge (38 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Tower of London (34 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Victoria and Albert Museum (11 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Palace of Westminster (25 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Westminster Abbey (24 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. St. Paul's Cathedral (32 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Hyde Park (14 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The National Gallery (23 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Big Ben (24 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Natural History Museum (10 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. | 
