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Soho Square is one of London, Britain.

1. Soho Square

8.8
Soho Sq, London, Greater London
Park · 112 tips and reviews
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is one of London, Britain.

2. The Sherlock Holmes Museum

8.3
221B Baker St, London, Greater London
History Museum · 136 tips and reviews
The Sherlock Holmes is one of London, Britain.

3. The Sherlock Holmes

8.1
10 Northumberland St, London, Greater London
Pub · Charing Cross · 133 tips and reviews
Sherlock Holmes Statue is one of London, Britain.

4. Sherlock Holmes Statue

8.5
Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, Greater London
Outdoor Sculpture · 9 tips and reviews
Baker Street London Underground Station is one of London, Britain.

5. Baker Street London Underground Station

Marylebone Rd (at Baker St), London, Greater London
Metro Station · 37 tips and reviews
The Japanese Canteen is one of London, Britain.

6. The Japanese Canteen

7.0
100 Middlesex St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Bishopsgate · 42 tips and reviews
The London Eye is one of London, Britain.

7. The London Eye

8.7
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 973 tips and reviews
Westminster Abbey is one of London, Britain.

8. Westminster Abbey

9.3
20 Dean's Yard, London, Greater London
Church · 228 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of London, Britain.

9. Chinatown

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 138 tips and reviews
Trafalgar Square is one of London, Britain.

10. Trafalgar Square

9.3
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 554 tips and reviews
British Library is one of London, Britain.

11. British Library

9.2
96 Euston Rd, London, Greater London
Library · 184 tips and reviews
Queen's House is one of London, Britain.

12. Queen's House

8.1
Romney Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Greenwich West · 23 tips and reviews
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is one of London, Britain.

13. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

9.1
21 New Globe Walk (Bankside), London, Greater London
Theater · South Bank · 237 tips and reviews
Design Museum is one of London, Britain.

14. Design Museum

28 Shad Thames, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Riverside · 93 tips and reviews
Museum of London is one of London, Britain.

15. Museum of London

150 London Wall, London, Greater London
History Museum · Aldersgate · 146 tips and reviews
Houses of Parliament is one of London, Britain.

16. Houses of Parliament

Parliament Sq, London, Greater London
Capitol Building · Westminster · 106 tips and reviews
Marble Arch is one of London, Britain.

17. Marble Arch

8.8
Oxford St (at Park Ln), London, Greater London
Monument · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 105 tips and reviews
River Thames is one of London, Britain.

18. River Thames

Westminster/London Eye, London, Greater London
River · Waterloo · 48 tips and reviews
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is one of London, Britain.

19. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

London, Greater London
Boat or Ferry · Riverside · 41 tips and reviews
Thames River Boats is one of London, Britain.

20. Thames River Boats

Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, Greater London
Boat or Ferry · Westminster · 23 tips and reviews
Foursquare London is one of London, Britain.

21. Foursquare London

1 Fore St, London, Greater London
Tech Startup · City of London · 18 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of London, Britain.

22. Starbucks

49 Shad Thames, Tower Bridge Piazza (At Tower Bridge Piazza), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Riverside · 14 tips and reviews
Thames Barrier is one of London, Britain.

23. Thames Barrier

8.4
1 Unity Way (across the River Thames), London, Greater London
Dam · Royal Docks · 16 tips and reviews
OXO Tower Brasserie is one of London, Britain.

24. OXO Tower Brasserie

8.0
OXO Tower Wharf (Barge House St), London, Greater London
Restaurant · South Bank · 83 tips and reviews

25. Madame Tussauds

8.8
Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, Greater London
Museum · Marylebone · 434 tips and reviews

Madame Tussauds L.Madame Tussauds London: You can get right up close to the figures, you can even touch them, hug them, or even kiss them! Just handle them with care so you don't break them!

26. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: The exhibition Treasures of Heaven: Saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe at the British Museum, is an exploration into the deeply spiritual world of medieval relic veneration. Read more.

27. Covent Garden Market

9.3
The Piazza, London, Greater London
Shopping Plaza · 375 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The market is bustling with shoppers, tourists and performers on the weekend. Except for the many restaurants and cafes, there is also the famous Royal Opera.

28. Westminster Cathedral

42 Francis St (Victoria St), City of Westminster, Greater London
Church · Vic · 16 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This mother church of English Roman Catholics was completed in Early Christian Byzantine style in 1903. Since that day Masses have been sung here everyday without interruption.

29. HMS Belfast (C35)

8.7
Morgan's Ln (The Queen's Walk), London, Greater London
History Museum · 57 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Don't leave this one to the tourists - it's really interesting and, given the size, actually quite good value. Don't wear a skirt (or kilt) though - the best bits are accessed via ladders.

30. Sea Life London Aquarium

7.4
Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road (Westminster Bridge Rd), London, Greater London
Aquarium · Waterloo · 132 tips and reviews

Post OfficePost Office: Enter our prize draw to win a family ticket to Sea Life. And if you don’t win, not to worry! Simply grab yourself a free 2 for 1 voucher and get 2 for 1 entry to any Sea Life location across the UK. Read more.

31. London Bridge

A3 London Bridge (btwn City of London & Southwark), London, Greater London
Bridge · City of London · 141 tips and reviews

BBC World ServiceBBC World Service: We've got a documentary on the history of London Bridge available to listen to while you are here. Click this tip to get the mp3 Read more.

32. Tower Bridge

9.6
Tower Bridge Rd, London, Greater London
Bridge · 469 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The iconic bridge (opened 1894) still gives priority to river traffic, and is raised on average 3 times a day. In 1997 it split the motorcade of US President Bill Clinton, causing some alarm.

33. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

9.4
Parliament Sq (Bridge St), London, Greater London
Monument · 664 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.

New Bond Street is one of London, Britain.

34. New Bond Street

New Bond St, London, Greater London
Road · Mayfair · 26 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: Hats are having a fashion moment – from Vogue’s August 2012 cover to these famous figures on Bond St as part of the British Fashion Council’s Hatwalk. Read more about Hatwalk here http://bit.ly/Pcw7DN Read more.

35. St Paul's Cathedral

9.2
St Paul's Church Yard, London, Greater London
Church · City of London · 284 tips and reviews

Richard G.Richard Gregory: This cathedral has the largest dome in the world after St. Peter's in Rome. Built between 1675 and 1710 this is one of the essential sights of London. Read more.

36. Buckingham Palace

8.8
Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Greater London
Palace · Green Park · 611 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: While the daily changing of the guards is a tourist magnet, this majestic palace is a London icon and home of the Queen. You know that she is in residence when the flag is flying above the palace!

37. Millennium Bridge

Millennium Bridge (btwn St Paul's and Bankside), London, Greater London
Bridge · South Bank · 157 tips and reviews

Roger O.Roger Oldham: The most picturesque way to approach St Pauls is from the Millennium bridge

38. Tower of London

9.3
5 Great Tower St, London, Greater London
Castle · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 584 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world

39. Greenwich Market

8.9
Greenwich High Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Greenwich West · 148 tips and reviews

Vikas A.Vikas Arora: Grab a coffee and mosey around the stalls...a real get away and one of my favourite spots in London

40. Covent Garden

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 267 tips and reviews

Adrian R.Adrian R.: Even if you aren't interested in shopping, all the street performers make it feel like a carnival and worth the visit.

41. National Gallery

9.4
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Piccadilly · 511 tips and reviews

Inayaili d.Inayaili de León Persson: Take one of the free guided tours—an easy and much more interesting way of engaging with the museum and its paintings. They start at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk, at 11.30am and 2.30pm, and las

42. Greenwich Park

9.6
Maze Hill (Charlton Way), London, Greater London
Park · Greenwich West · 174 tips and reviews

Richard M.Richard Matthews: The best park in London, in my opinion. On a hill with an epic view, great trees and parks and borders the open space of Blackheath Common. Hard to believe it's in London sometimes.

43. Camden Town

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 148 tips and reviews

Fionners G.Fionners G: Markets, bars, cafes and shopping!

Apple Regent Street is one of London, Britain.

44. Apple Regent Street

8.8
235 Regent St, London
Electronics Store · Mayfair · 403 tips and reviews
Brighton is one of London, Britain.

45. Brighton

East Sussex, East Sussex
City · 51 tips and reviews
London King's Cross Railway Station (KGX) is one of London, Britain.

46. London King's Cross Railway Station (KGX)

8.3
Euston Rd (York Way), London, Greater London
Rail Station · King's Cross · 310 tips and reviews
Oxford Circus London Underground Station is one of London, Britain.

47. Oxford Circus London Underground Station

Oxford St (Regent St), London, Greater London
Metro Station · Soho · 37 tips and reviews
Piccadilly Circus is one of London, Britain.

48. Piccadilly Circus

9.1
Piccadilly (Regent St), London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 610 tips and reviews
Royal Opera House is one of London, Britain.

49. Royal Opera House

9.3
Bow St (Floral St), London, Greater London
Opera House · Coven · 140 tips and reviews
Ministry of Sound is one of London, Britain.

50. Ministry of Sound

8.2
103 Gaunt St, London, Greater London
Night Club · Southwark · 136 tips and reviews
The Salisbury is one of London, Britain.

51. The Salisbury

7.8
90 St Martin's Ln (at St Martin's Ct), Covent Garden, Greater London
Pub · City of Westminster · 49 tips and reviews
Natural History Museum is one of London, Britain.

52. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 622 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of London, Britain.

53. National Portrait Gallery

9.2
St. Martin's Pl, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Piccadilly · 193 tips and reviews
London Stadium is one of London, Britain.

54. London Stadium

8.9
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, Greater London
Soccer Stadium · Stratford and New Town · 100 tips and reviews
Oxford Street is one of London, Britain.

55. Oxford Street

Oxford St, London, Greater London
Road · Mayfair · 322 tips and reviews
Camden Stables Market is one of London, Britain.

56. Camden Stables Market

9.0
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Primrose Hill · 208 tips and reviews
Primark is one of London, Britain.

57. Primark

8.4
499-517 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Mayfair · 285 tips and reviews
Primark is one of London, Britain.

58. Primark

8.1
14-28 Oxford St (at Tottenham Ct Rd), London, Greater London
Clothing Store · West End · 159 tips and reviews
Primark is one of London, Britain.

59. Primark

6.0
127- 128 The Arcade (Level Lower ground floor), London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Stratford and New Town · 20 tips and reviews
Camden Lock Market is one of London, Britain.

60. Camden Lock Market

9.2
54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London, Greater London
Market · Primrose Hill · 453 tips and reviews
Camden Town London Underground Station is one of London, Britain.

61. Camden Town London Underground Station

Camden High St, London, Greater London
Metro Station · Camden Town · 23 tips and reviews
Camden Lock Village is one of London, Britain.

62. Camden Lock Village

8.3
Camden High St, Camden Town, Greater London
Flea Market · Camden Town · 32 tips and reviews
Camden Market Lion is one of London, Britain.

63. Camden Market Lion

7.9
Camden Market, London, Greater London
Outdoor Sculpture · Camden Town · 9 tips and reviews
Camden Town Hall is one of London, Britain.

64. Camden Town Hall

Judd St (Euston Rd), London, Greater London
Town Hall · King's Cross · 6 tips and reviews
Camden Market is one of London, Britain.

65. Camden Market

192-200 Camden High St, London, Greater London
Market · Camden Town · 87 tips and reviews
Camden Passage is one of London, Britain.

66. Camden Passage

7.1
Upper St., Islington, Greater London
Road · Islington · 19 tips and reviews
Sainsbury's is one of London, Britain.

67. Sainsbury's

7.3
17-21 Camden Rd (at Camden St), London, Greater London
Supermarket · Camden Town · 7 tips and reviews
Harrods is one of London, Britain.

68. Harrods

9.1
87-135 Brompton Rd, London, Greater London
Department Store · 1111 tips and reviews
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of London, Britain.

69. London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

7.8
Nelson Rd, London, Greater London
International Airport · Hillingdon · 1930 tips and reviews
Harrods is one of London, Britain.

70. Harrods

8.2
Terminal 4, Departures (LHR Airport), Hillingdon, Greater London
Department Store · 15 tips and reviews
Hadleigh Hotel is one of London, Britain.

71. Hadleigh Hotel

24 Upper Berkeley Street, Greater London, Greater London
Hotel · Marylebone · No tips or reviews
Portobello Road Market is one of London, Britain.

72. Portobello Road Market

9.0
Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Kensington and Chelsea · 352 tips and reviews
Portobello Road is one of London, Britain.

73. Portobello Road

Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Road · Pembridge · 49 tips and reviews
Notting Hill is one of London, Britain.

74. Notting Hill

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 88 tips and reviews
Cyberdog is one of London, Britain.

75. Cyberdog

8.2
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Chalk Farm · 94 tips and reviews