London, once proclaimed by an author to be a flower amongst all other cities is quite filled with attractions for both the tourist and the native Londoners. With the more known Buckingham Palace and the London Eye featured in these lists, it wins the hearts of many who come to admire its beauty and have a nice vacation in its airs. Spread along the banks of the magical river Thames the city has hosted a large number of tourists since its inception in the medieval times. London has a well developed transport network with a range of comfortable accommodations. Its edifices proclaim its range of royal cultures and have the slight tinge of British hospitality. With an extremely popular array of attractions the tourist is able to sample the London atmosphere albeit under the experienced eye of a tour guide, many of these exist in the city.

The official and residential Palace of Britain’s Monarch, the Buckingham palace is open to the public and tourists for viewing during the Queen’s official vacation. For two long months in the summer the Queen is on annual visit and the Palace can be toured at this time. This glorious landmark is a familiar site with many tour guides who can help the tourist in exploring its grounds and imperial staterooms. Tickets to the palace cost an approximate of 16.50 pounds per adult.

Located in the heart of the city is the parliament of the United Kingdom, one of the oldest legislatures in the world. It officially provides the home of the British government and is located inside the palace of Westminster. With exceptional interiors and an outstanding edifice, the palace holds inside its structure a history like no other. The tour of Westminster Palace begins at Victoria Tower and terminates at the Westminster Hall. The charges for this are 12 pounds per person. Another of these great structures is the St Paul’s Cathedral, an icon of magnificence and a magnanimous landmark at that. It has an excellent interior decoration of glittering mosaic as well as charming architecture both on its outside and the inside. Its atmosphere is quite mesmerizing and it has tranquility about its grounds worth for a cool day. The Whispering Gallery is one place meriting a visit while at this cathedral with its enchanting audio effects. Charges for viewing are in the neighborhood of 9.50 pounds per ticket per person.