Begin near one of London's grandest triumphal arches, set at the heart of Hyde Park Corner.

Pass the magnificent Victorian concert hall, a beacon of culture illuminated against the Kensington skyline.

Admire the ornate terracotta facade of one of London's best-loved institutions, striking after dark.

Catch the famous Knightsbridge department store dressed in its signature night-time lights.

Roll past the neoclassical arch that once served as the ceremonial entrance to Buckingham Palace.

See the Gothic towers of the abbey where monarchs have been crowned and buried for nearly a thousand years.

The tour's centrepiece — the Elizabeth Tower and the Palace of Westminster reflected in the Thames at night.

The illuminated observation wheel makes for one of the most photogenic stops on the entire route.

The Victorian Gothic law courts on the Strand cut an impressive silhouette once the evening sets in.

Wren's masterpiece dome, floodlit and commanding, is arguably even more spectacular by night than by day.

One of the world's most recognisable bridges, lit up over the Thames — a highlight of any London night tour.

Nearly a thousand years of history contained within these walls, and a very different atmosphere once darkness falls.

Nelson's Column presides over the square as the fountains catch the light — a natural gathering point in the heart of the city.

End the route at London's neon-lit crossroads, as alive and energetic at night as anywhere in the capital.