Heathrow Airport 38 min
Tower of London (40 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. ZSL London Zoo (16 min)
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. Buckingham Palace (28 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. The National Gallery (32 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. St. Paul's Cathedral (36 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The British Museum (25 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Big Ben (34 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Tower Bridge (45 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. lastminute.com London Eye (37 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Palace of Westminster (34 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Westminster Abbey (33 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Regent's Park (14 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Natural History Museum (31 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Hyde Park (25 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Trafalgar Square (32 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. | 
