London is one of the foremost tourist destinations on earth that attracts tourists from across the world all through the year and Christmas vacations are no exception. This capital city of England was one of the centers of power in the colonial era and has a very colorful history that is reflected in the various historic sites that are scattered in and around the city. The Tower of London houses the jewels of the British royal family and is one of the foremost attractions of the city. The Buckingham Palace is the home of the British monarch and you can tour certain parts of this lovely palace such as the staterooms, the Royal Mews, the gardens and the Queen's Gallery. The Clock Tower that houses the Big Ben, the most famous clock in the world, is one of the landmarks of the city and your London Christmas vacation tours are incomplete without visiting this monument. The Westminster Abbey is not only a church but also one of the greatest tombs in the world that acts as the final resting place of some of the most famous English people. The coronation ceremony has always taken place at the Abbey. On your Christmas vacations in London, do not forget to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum that has world's largest fine & applied arts collection. Be sure to visit the famous Madame Tussaud's where you can see the lifelike wax portraits of some of the most popular celebrities in the world. St. Paul's Cathedral, British Museum, Tate Modern, Piccadilly Circus, Royal Kew Gardens, Trafalgar Square and Hampton Court are some world-famous sites that you must include in your London tours during your Christmas vacations in the city. You can stay in any of the beautifully decorated hotels, motels and inns when you visit London on your Christmas vacations. Harrods, the most famous department store in the world, is also located in London and you can look for souvenirs and also do some personal shopping in this store and the numerous other shops and boutiques in the city on your London visit.