Tour 1 - Red
What is 10 Downing Street?
Prime Minister's office
Why is Tower Bridge special?
It can open in the middle.
What is Buckingham Palace?
Queen's London residence.
The Tower of London is a museum now, what was it before?
Castle and prison.
What is the name of the column in Trafalgar square?
Admiral Nelson's column.
What can you see in Tate Modern?
Modern Art - It is the most visited gallery of modern art in the world.
What can you watch in the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace between 11:30 - 12:30?
Changing of the Queen's guard.
What's Big Ben and where can you find it?
It's the nickname of the Great Bell in the tower of the Houses of Parliament.
The Houses of Parliament are home of which houses?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
What is the Globe Theatre?
It's a copy of Shakespear's theatre , which was built in the same place in 1599. It existed till 1613 when it was destroyed by fire.
What is Oxford Street known for?
Shopping
What is the address of the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
221B Baker Street
Who had his funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral?
Admiral Nelson, Duke Wellington, Winston Churchill etc.
How far can you see from the London Eye on a clear day?
About 25 miles.
Wher can you find the Speaker's corner?
In Hyde Park.
Can you name at least two typical (iconic) things for London that are red.
Double-decker bus, telephone box, pillar post box
What is the Monument?
It is a column that commemorates (remembers) the Great Fire of London in 1666.
What is sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde?
It's a replica of a 16th century ship.
Is Victoria station the busiest station in London?
No - Waterloo station is more busy.
Do you know two London skyscrapers?
The Shard (310m), the Gherkin, Walkie-Talkie, Cheese Grater, Scalpel, Bt Tower etc.