Heathrow Airport 47 min
Museum of London (49 min)
Artifacts and interactives chronicle London's turbulent history from pre-Roman to modern times. lastminute.com London Eye (56 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Kensington Palace (49 min)
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. Buckingham Palace (52 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Tower Bridge (45 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The Shard (53 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. St. Paul's Cathedral (52 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The British Museum (49 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. The Regent's Park (38 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. The National Gallery (56 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Natural History Museum (54 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Palace of Westminster (56 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Borough Market (54 min)
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods. Tate Modern (50 min)
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views. Trafalgar Square (55 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. | 
