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London, England has always been a very popular tourist destination. In London, there are a wide range of exciting attractions and activities. However there are a few destinations that are the most popular. Below is a list of the top tourist destinations in London:

Buckingham Palace: Home of the Queen of England, Just about everyone who visits London visits Buckingham palace. A popular activity is standing outside the gates and watching the changing of the guards at 11.30 each day for free.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament: The Houses of Parliament located on the banks of the Thames are an incredible sight to see. You can also view the famous clock, Big Ben.

London Eye: The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel, with 32 capsules. When you experience the famous London Eye either by taking a day or night flight, you will enjoy awe-inspiring views of the city.

St Paul's Cathedral: A famous landmark on the London skyline, this majestic cathedral with its world famous dome is definitely worth visiting when in London. It is a very popular tourist destination.

Madame Tussauds: At Madame Tussauds, you will view some of the world's most famous faces in wax This includes Shakespeare, the Queen of England, and many others from the world of showbiz, politics, sports, politics and Royalty.

Tower of London: One of the world's most famous buildings, when you visit the Tower on the banks of the Thames, you will see the world famous Crown jewels. You will experience its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison, and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo.

Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Sq & Covent Garden: Beginning at Oxford Circus, take a walk down the spectacular Regent Street and onto Piccadilly Circus. It is one of London's most photographed areas. You can then continue on to Leicester Sq where there much world film premieres. Then continue to Covent Garden, which is home of buskers and street performers.

British Museum: The British Museum is world renowned and exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Exhibits include the Parthenon sculptures, Rosetta Stone, and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.

National Gallery: Located at Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is an immense space that contains Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. You will find works by such masters as Constable, Van Gogh, da Vinci, Renoir, Botticelli, Titian and Stubbs.

Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is one of the world's most famous cathedrals. It is where Princess Diana's funeral service was held.

Natural History Museum: The Natural History Museum holds a collection of the largest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. You will view a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the Darwin Centre.

The above list of London's top tourist destinations is just a small sampling of the numerous things you can see and do in London. With so many attractions, it is easy to understand why London is such a popular tourist destination.