London Sights Photos -- National Geographic's Ultimate City Guides

Bus in Front of Big Ben
Photograph by John Kernick
London’s iconic double-decker buses pass by the Tower of Big Ben, which looms over the Houses of Parliament.
Trafalgar Square
Photograph by John Kernick
A passenger watches the sights of Trafalgar Square pass by from a London cab, these days a pricey transportation choice.
Buckingham Palace Guards
Photograph by Will Van Overbeek
Members of the Grenadier Guards march through the gates of Buckingham Palace to be relieved by fresh sentries.
The London Eye
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
Passengers spy out the sights from a capsule on the Ferris wheel-like London Eye, located on the banks of the Thames.
Scottish Bagpiper on Oxford Street
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
A Scottish bagpiper draws donations and curious stares from the diverse shoppers on Oxford Street near Hyde Park.
Couple at Madame Tussauds
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
As his new bride snaps photos, visitor Gunjeet Syal hams it up with a wax Marilyn Monroe at Madame Tussauds.
Couple on Tower Bridge
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
Couples stroll across the Tower Bridge, completed in 1894. Lit in the background is the Tower of London fortress.
Oxford Circus Station Street Performer
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
A street performer, or “busker,” plays guitar in the Oxford Circus station of the London subway, also known as the “tube.”
Fashion
Photograph by Will van Overbeek
Londoners have a fearless approach to style. Dreadlocks, pompadours, shaved heads, even magenta mohawks work.
Tour Guide on Thames River
Photograph by John Kernick
David Tucker of the Original London Walks tour group beachcombs along the Thames. He just spotted an old tile that washed up.