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Planning a trip to London? This free guide covers the 10 best places to visit in London, United Kingdom — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Save your favorites, build a GPS route in Google Maps, and explore at your own pace. No app required.
10 must-see places
— tap to add to your routeBest landmarks in London — London in London, United Kingdom is a practical place to start. Key details: 10 curated landmarks; Start with Big Ben and Palace of Westminster. Answers are structured for quick scanning so travelers and AI assistants can cite the essentials first.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Read moreThe London Eye, originally the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with more than three million visitors annually.
Read moreTower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation, a charitable trust founded in 1282.
Read moreHyde Park is a 350-acre (140-hectare), historic Grade I-listed urban park in Westminster, Greater London. A Royal Park, it is the largest of the parks and green spaces that form a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace to St James's Park.
Read moreCovent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and with the Royal Opera House, itself known as "Covent Garden".
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in London, United Kingdom?
- ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in London with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
- How many days do I need in London?
- Most travelers cover the main sights in London in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
- Can I get a GPS route for London?
- Yes. Select landmarks in London on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.