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The British Airways London eye stands 135 meters tall and towers over the London skyline and is arguably one of London’s most popular tourist attractions. Located next to Westminster Bridge, the Eye gives breath-taking 25-mile views over the City and beyond. Look down at the top of Big Ben and Nelson's Column from your observation point as your capsule takes its 30-minute circular "flight". Take a romantic evening journey and see the city and its bridges illuminated in spectacular style.

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB, 0870-5000-600, www.ba-londoneye.com, Adults $26 Child $13

The Tower of London, London

Two and half million visitors enter the Tower of London each year. The Tower has been part of Royal history for over a thousand years and three English Queens have been executed inside. The Tower boasts several tourist attractions rolled into one. You can gaze at the stunning Crown Jewels or visit the actual site of many executions. Climb the White Tower, erected 900 years ago and stroll around the Medieval Palace. With the River Thames in the background, this is a photo opportunity not to be missed.

Tower Hill, EC3, 0870-751-5177, www.toweroflondon.org.uk, $30 Child - $19

Visit Madame Tussauds, London

Judging by the constant queues around the block Madam Tussauds is a top tourist attraction for many visitors. Inside you can sing, dance and perform with spookily lifelike replicas of your favorite stars. Madam Tussauds is packed with film stars, politicians and rock stars and they are amazingly life like. Tussauds has long been a favorite with children and adults but watch out for some of the more gruesome exhibitions such as Jack the Ripper, these are not for the faint hearted. Tickets also give access to the spectacular Planetarium.

Marylebone Road, 0870-400-3000, www.madame-tussauds.com, Adults - $42 Child - $32

Buckingham Palace, London

For a touch of royalty Buckingham palace is hard to beat. 250 visitors step through the Queen's front door every 15 minutes. Take the guided tour around 14 staterooms and the grand Ballroom. This is a working Palace and if the flag is flying it means the Queen is in residence. Check out the Coronation exhibition in the Ballroom supper room or take a wander around the Royal Gardens. Extra admission gains you access to the Queen's state transport including the gilded coach and her Windsor grey horses. It is here that you can also watch the Changing of the Guard outside the Palace.

Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA, 020-7321-2233, www.royal.gov.uk, Adults $25 Children - $13

St Paul's Cathedral, London

One of the most majestic sites in London is the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Building on St Paul's, which started in 1675, took 35 years to complete, and is a testament to architect Sir Christopher Wren. The church itself is huge and the decoration is awe-inspiring. Climb up the wooden spiral staircase to the famous Whispering Gallery and hear people whisper from the other side of the dome. The views of London from the Stone Gallery are spectacular and for those who do not suffer from vertigo, the upper Golden Gallery views are a must see.

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, 0207-7236-4128, www.stpauls.co.uk, Adult- $14 Child $6

by Garry Crystal

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