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The Tower of London is one of London's most historic and popular attractions, drawing visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the Crown Jewels and the infamous spot where two of King Henry VIII's wives were beheaded.

Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 as a royal residence and defensive fortress against rebels and invaders, the Tower has served as a palace, prison and place of execution in its 1000-year history. Despite its grim reputation as a torture site, the 18-acre complex contains remarkable Royal Palace buildings preserved from medieval times when it was a bustling community.

The breathtaking Crown Jewels display in the Jewel House features 23,578 gemstones decorating symbols of 800 years of monarchic power including the sovereign's orb, sceptres and of course, the Imperial State Crown glittering with over 3000 diamonds.

Equally intriguing are the Royal Mint within the Tower’s walls, ceremonial re-enactments by Yeoman Warders, and famously resident ravens that legend says will keep the Tower and Kingdom safe lest they leave.

Standing guard on the banks of the River Thames, a visit to the Tower of London is a powerful way to immerse yourself in British royal history and the enduring traditions kept alive here.

Westminster Abbey is London’s most historic church and Britain’s traditional site of coronations, royal weddings and burials for monarchs and aristocrats alike over a thousand years.

Founded as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD, Westminster Abbey has both Gothic medieval architecture like the Quire and Lady Chapel to more modern additions such as the Western Towers. This diversity of styles makes it a treasure trove showcasing the evolving genius of British craftsmanship.

Inside, visitors flock to marvel at wonders like the 15th-century fan-vaulted ceiling of Henry VII's Lady Chapel with its intricate stonework and colourful banners of the Knights of the Order of the Bath. The Abbey's location next to the Houses of Parliament embodies its integral ties to British political history seen through memorials to figures like Churchill and Newton whose tombs lie here.

Few venues can rival the Abbey's pedigree for royal weddings, the most recent being Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 marriage. The most solemn site lies at the centre—the grave of the Unknown Warrior honouring Britain's war dead and the neighbouring Coronation Chair.

Standing on centuries of heritage, architecture and burial grounds of kings and queens past, Westminster Abbey continues its profound role in hosting state events while offering intriguing history to explore.

The London Eye is one of the city’s most popular and recognizable attractions, drawing over 3 million visitors a year to embark on its grand observation wheel for unmatched panoramic views.

Hovering 443 feet tall over London's South Bank, the London Eye is a modern mechanical marvel and feat of design first erected as part of London's millennium celebrations in 2000. This gigantic Ferris wheel's circumference measures nearly a third of a kilometre, carrying up to 800 passengers at a time in futuristic glass capsules for a captivating 30-minute revolution offering 25-mile views on clear days.

Gliding slowly through the London skies in an all-weather closed capsule is a one-of-a-kind way to take in the city, allowing you to scope out London’s famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London skyline below. Interactive tablets inside give commentary as you circle London in your private capsule that’s almost as tall as a double-decker bus.

Whether by day to map out London sights or at night for glittering views across a sea of city lights, there’s no better vista point of Britain’s great metropolis than from your own private vantage inside the world’s tallest observation wheel. The unforgettable vertical journey aboard the London Eye delivers new perspectives and appreciation of London from an unmatched height.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are among London’s most iconic landmarks, familiar sights along the River Thames that serve as enduring symbols of British parliamentary democracy.

The 316-foot Elizabeth Tower is best known for the giant bell within that announces every hour with resounding bongs heard throughout Westminster. This 13.5-ton "Big Ben" bell gives its name to the whole tower, its clock face is one of London's most photographed images. Lesser known is that the 2012 Olympics opened with Big Ben and its chimes recognized worldwide as representational of London and the United Kingdom.

Next door is the neo-Gothic Palace of Westminster where you'll find the House of Commons and House of Lords comprising the British Houses of Parliament. Though containing over 1,100 rooms and 100 staircases spanning eight acres, guided tours allow public access to historic Westminster Hall and to watch debates. When in session with its green benches full, the Commons chamber intensifies with messy but lively political theatre that underscores Westminster's living heritage as a working seat of government.