Sightseeing in London is kaleidoscopic. It's a glorious jumble of past and present, a 1000 years of history whizzing past your eyes as you try to take it all in. To avoid being overwhelmed by all London has to offer, try and focus on the areas that mean the most to you. So what if Tate Modern is considered a 'must see' in the guidebook - if you can't bear modern art, what's the point? Or if you love cutting-edge London, with its hip designers and state-of-the-art new buildings, you may find queuing up to see the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace really isn't your thing.

Pick of the Pops
The beauty of London is that it appeals to so many levels of interest; there is always something special you want to do. For some, it's making a Beatles pilgrimage to Abbey Road, for others it's a day in the British Museum, and for someone else it will coming face to face with Winston Churchill at Madame Tussaud's. What's your favorite London?

Tour-ism
A good way to find out is to get an overview with a tour. London has wonderful tours. There are the open-topped, double-decker bus tours with commentary and ' hop on, hop off' policy that lets you see whatever you like, Thames boat cruises, some of which that go all the way down to Greenwich or up to Kew Gardens, special black cab tours or amphibious 'duck' tours, that take you on land and in the river. You can tour on foot or in a chauffer-driven limo - you can even see London by helicopter. For the best view of London go for a ride on the London Eye and all will be revealed.

City Treasures
London has some of the best museums in the world, and they are anything but dull. Just try getting the kids out of the Science Museum, or the London Transport Museum! There are always exhibitions on, from the Royal Academy's famous 'Summer Exhibition' to the blockbuster shows at the V&A or National Portrait Gallery. Discover hidden gems like the Wallace Collection and the Sir John Soane Museum.

Green Spaces
If all that sightseeing gets tiring, why not relax outdoors in one of London's scenic parks? Go boating on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, pay homage to Princess Diana at Kensington Gardens, check out the wildlife at the London Zoo in Regent's Park, or hire a lounge chair for that rare moment of sunbathing in Green Park. Picnic under ancient chestnut trees in Hampstead Heath or watch the deer in historic Richmond Park. No other city has such a wide variety of inner city parks to relax in.

So whether you're off to watch the Changing of the Guards, to view your favorite Holbein at the National Portrait Gallery, to go for a scary adventure at the Chamber of Horrors, or check out a WWII Spitfire at the Imperial War Museum, let Luxury Travel show you the way to your favorite London.

London Attractions

London Museums
London Galleries
London Historic and Cultural Attractions
Other London Attractions

London Museums

British Museum
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Tel: +44 207 636 1555

Houses one of the greatest collections of human cultural history in the world and includes the Rosetta Stone, the controversial Elgin Marbles, Easter Island statue, Michelangelo drawings, Amazonian art, Japanese swords, and much more.

National Maritime Museum
Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Tel: +44 208 312 6712

With one of the most elegant buildings in Britain, the Queen's House, this museum near Greenwich Park tells the story of Britain's relationship with the oceans.

The Science Museum
Exhibition Road, South Kensington London SW7 2DD
Tel: +44 870 870 4868

Its fascinating exhibits demonstrate technology at work in the world around us. Great for kids.

Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Tel: +44 207 942 2000

A treasure house of decorative design, with a focus on art and crafts, the V & A has a gloriously mixed collection, ranging from medieval sculptures to Victorian factory products to modern photography. It also stages interesting contemporary shows.

London Galleries

Madame Tussauds & London Planetarium
Marylebone Road, London
Tel: +44 870 999 0046

National Portrait Gallery
2 St Martins Place, London WC2H 0HE
Tel: +44 207 839 4342

The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect a pictorial library of famous British men and women. It has become the most comprehensive collection of its kind. From monarchs to musicians, athletes to artists, all achievers are celebrated.

Saatchi Gallery
County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB
Tel: +44 207 823 2363

Tate Modern
Bankside Power Station, London SE1 9TG
Tel: +44 20 7887 8008

The Tate Modern, housed in the former Bankside Power Station linked to St Paul's Cathedral by the Millennium Footbridge showcases an impressive collection of international art from 1900 onwards. Major works by Bacon, Dali and Picasso.

London Historic and Cultural Attractions

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1 1AA
Tel: +44 207 930 4832

The official residence of Elizabeth II, Queen of England. Some rooms are open to the public and contain important works of art and grandeur on a tremendous scale. Take a private 'Magic of London Tour' to see the Changing of the Guards, the Tower of London followed by a Thames cruise and champagne at Kensington Palace. Book online.

Tower of London
HM Tower of London, EC3N 4AB
Tel: +44 870 756 6060

Discover 1000 years of history amidst this palace and fortress' 11 towers including the Bloody Tower. The tower has also been home to the Crown Jewels since the 14th century. Book a private tour, followed by champagne and afternoon tea at the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Tel: +44 207 236 4128

Other London Attractions

Kew Gardens
Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB
Tel: +44 208 332 5622

An increasingly popular London attraction, it is well worth getting out of the centre of the city to visit the 300 acres of landscaped lawns, formal gardens, and greenhouses. Maintaining the largest plant collection in the world, Kew's oldest building, Kew Palace is now open to visitors.

London Eye
County Hall, London, SE1 1GZ
Tel: +44 870 220 2223

Standing 135-meters high on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament this amazing structure offers stunning views across London and beyond.