2. Big Ben
The iconic clock tower housing the bell known as Big Ben is one of the most recognizable sights in London, poised
as it is on the bank of the Thames River, highlighting both the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
While the tower is not open to foreign visitors, the clock can be enjoyed and photographed from several angles at
ground level and makes an excellent addition to a visit of nearby Westminster Abbey. There are often choral
performances in the Abbey at four or five o’clock, dovetailing nicely with a visit to Big Ben.
3. Tower Bridge
While not the famed London Bridge of the nursery rhyme, Tower Bridge is the city’s most ornate and
recognizable bridge. Spanning the Thames with its dual towers and marking the site of the infamous Tower of
London, Tower Bridge can be enjoyed by crossing its span in one of London’s ubiquitous taxi cabs, although it
is best admired from the water. Visitors can book one of the many tour boats that cruise the Thames, beginning at
the Houses of Parliament and ending at Tower Bridge, with incredible glimpses of famous city sights like St.
Paul’s Cathedral and the Globe Theatre along the way.