Londoners' Top 10 Sights To See After The Olympics (PHOTOS)

After watching the Summer Olympics, do you hear London calling? I sure do, and since I've never been, I wanted to know what Londoners would recommend as the top 10 things to see on a first trip to London.

Our HomeAway UK team lives and works among these spectacular landmarks every day. Are they worth it? Would they take first-time visitors to see some of the places we're seeing on TV between the races, the volleyball and the gymnastics? Absolutely!

Here are the top 10 London must-sees according to our friends across the pond.

Venture out from London with these local recommendations for seeing the rest of the UK.

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• Buckingham Palace

  The heart of London, a definite must-see.

• The London Eye

  The most popular attraction in London and an incredible view of the city.

• Tate Modern

  A favorite in the cultural heart of the city.

• Harrods

  Can't miss for retail therapy: Harrods and Knightsbridge for luxury shopping.

• The British Museum

  Free admission to the renowned collections.

• Natural History Museum

  Another free attraction on London's museum row, and a great spot for families.

• The Wellcome Collection

  Billed as a "Free destination for the incurably curious." One of the current exhibitions, Superhuman, is open through October 16.

• Olympic Park

  Walk where the athletes walked.

• Street Performers in Covent Garden

  Enjoy the performances while strolling among the shops and restaurants in the area.

• Tower of London

  Consider a river cruise to see the iconic Tower of London and Tower Bridge in all their glory.

 

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