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London Tourist Attractions - The Top 10

You want to make sure you don't miss out on the very top London tourist attractions? You have only limited time in London and want to see what you really must see?

Then visit our top 10 tourist attractions as voted by thousands of happy London Pass customers - the numbers speak for themselves!

With almost 1000 years of history, the Tower of London remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. Complete with tales of olde world drama, Beefeaters, the Crown Jewels and the Royal Armouries, a visit to the Tower of London is a must on your sightseeing visit to London.

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Right next door is Tower Bridge. Built in 1894, this is one of the best known and most beautiful bridges in the world. Visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition and you'll not only learn about the history of the Bridge but you'll also enjoy breathtaking views of London from the high-level walkways. This is a favourite spot for tourists wishing to take photos.

St Paul's Cathedral is another 'must see' tourist attraction on your London sightseeing itinerary. Climb the 530 steps from the cathedral floor to the Golden Gallery for panoramic views of the capital, including a glimpse of many more London tourist attractions spread across the city.

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Take the short trip to Windsor Castle, located just outside of London, and explore the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor Castle has been the official residence of the British sovereign for over 900 years and the amazing State Apartments are a favourite with London tourists.

Back in London make your way to the lovely Kensington Gardens (adjoining Hyde Park) where Kensington Palace awaits. One of the most visited tourist attractions in London, Kensington Palace was home to the late Princess Diana and birthplace of Queen Victoria.

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ZSL London Zoo is rightly world famous. This busy London tourist attraction boasts two new attractions, Gorilla Kingdom and Clore Rainforest Lookout, which are both proving incredibly popular - both get you closer than ever to primates of Africa and South America respectively. Can you leave really leave London without meeting the monkeys at London Zoo?!

HMS Belfast, moored almost opposite the Tower of London, is another fantastic London tourist attraction. She is the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Today, HMS Belfast is a unique floating museum.

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Another unique attraction found slightly out of London is Hampton Court Palace. Not only is this one of the most breathtaking and legendary of all London palaces, it also boasts stunning gardens, a world famous hedge maze and more than one ghost.

One of the more recent tourist attractions in London is Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, yet again on the south bank. This is a simply amazing feat of faithful reconstruction of Shakespeare's original Bankside theatre. Take the Theatre tour and visit the All the World's a Stage exhibition.

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Once you've covered the nine most popular London tourist attractions you could probably do with a rest. Put your feet up and let City Cruises transport you past some of the greatest tourist attractions in the greatest city in the world. The London Pass offers a Red River Rover ticket, allowing you to hop on and hop off any of the city cruises boats all day.