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London
London is a sprawling, endlessly layered capital where a 1,000-year-old Tower sits a few Tube stops from glass skyscrapers and world-class galleries are free to walk into. It moves fast and is genuinely global โ you'll hear dozens of languages in a single market โ with a nightlife, food and theatre scene that runs to nearly any budget. It rewards picking a few neighbourhoods and going deep rather than trying to see it all.
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Top things to do in London
The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission โ cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.
| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower of London | Varies | 2-3 hours | Medieval fortress on the Thames housing the Crown Jewels and exhibits on the site's history as a royal palace, armoury, and prison. Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) lead guided tours included with admission. |
| Westminster Abbey | ยฃ31 | 1.5-2 hours | Gothic church in Westminster that has hosted coronations since 1066 and contains the tombs and memorials of British monarchs, scientists, and writers. Sightseeing entry is by timed ticket outside of service times. |
| British Museum | Free | 2-3 hours | National museum of world antiquities including the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures, arranged around a Bloomsbury building's domed Great Court. General collections are free; some temporary exhibitions require a paid, timed ticket. |
| National Gallery | Free | 1.5-2.5 hours | Art museum on Trafalgar Square displaying Western European painting from the 13th to early 20th century, including works by Van Gogh, Turner, and Vermeer. General admission is free; some temporary exhibitions are ticketed. |
| London Eye | ยฃ29 | 30-45 minutes | 135-metre observation wheel on the South Bank with a slow rotation in glass capsules giving views over the Thames and central London landmarks. |
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