Spectacular views in London

The best viewing spots in London

Here are some of the best viewing spots in London for taking photos of the skyline.

The Emirates Air Line (Cable Car)

Pick Cheap  Catch a cable car across the Thames!

Every day   •  The Emirates Air Line (Cable Car), London Officially known as the "Emirates Air Line", this cable car across the Thames was launched in June 2012 as part of the Olympic transport system. It carries people from the O2 to the ExCel Centre in about ten minutes, with …more
O2 Arena

Pick Scale The O2′s roof… to the viewing platform at the top

Every day   •  O2 Arena, London Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90-minute trek across the roof of The O2. Once you've reached the top you can enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the London skyline from the viewing platform in the centre of the …more
London Eye

Pick  Take a trip on the London Eye

Every day   •  London Eye, London There are few better ways to spend an hour than sitting in the London Eye, enjoying a bird's eye view of the city below. Part of the fun is picking out the landmarks from a plethora of rooftops... You can look straight …more
Primrose Hill

Pick Free  Enjoy the view from Primrose Hill

Every day   •  Primrose Hill, London Primrose Hill offers one of the finest views of London from anywhere in the city. When you first clap eyes on it it doesn't seem that high, but once you start the short trek to the top you realise that it's steeper than it …more
Tate Modern

Great view of St. Paul’s, from Tate Modern

Every day   •  Tate Modern, London On level 7 of the gallery is the appropriately named "Level 7" restaurant, which offers sit-down meals and a bar. And whilst we wouldn't go so far as to class this as a spectacular view, it's worth seeking out if you're …more
One New Change

Free  Great view of St. Paul’s, from One New Change

Every day   •  One New Change, London Directly across the road from St. Paul's Cathedral is a shopping centre called One New Change, and if you ride the lift to the top floor then you can take in the view from their roof terrace. The panoramic view looks out …more
Parliament Hill

Free See London’s skyline from Parliament Hill

Every day   •  Parliament Hill, London Parliament Hill's fame today rests on its spectacular views of London's skyline. At a height of 98 metres it is the tallest point on Hampstead Heath and offers unbeatable views of the city. You can enjoy a vista that takes …more
St. Paul’s Cathedral

Pick The Whispering Gallery, in St. Paul’s Cathedral

1st Jan – 31st Dec 2013   •  St. Paul’s Cathedral, London One of the favourite pasttimes for tourists is to climb up St. Paul's Cathedal and test out the Whispering Gallery. A perculiar acoustic effect enables you to whisper into one side of the dome and be heard just as clearly …more
Big Ben

Pick Free  Climb up Big Ben, and stand in the belfry

2nd Jan – 30th Dec 2013   •  Big Ben, London A tour of the clock tower will take you up all 334 steps to hear 'Big Ben' strike the hour. You will enjoy spectacular views of Westminster and the river from 62 metres up, and you'll even have an opportunity to peek …more
Monument

Pick Cheap  Climb to the top of the Monument

Every day   •  Monument, London The Monument was erected in the 1670s as a reminder of the damage caused by the Great Fire of London. It measures 203-feet and the 311 steps wind around the inner core until they open out into a wire-enclosed viewing …more
Westminster Cathedral

Pick Cheap  Great views from Westminster Cathedral’s bell tower

Every day   •  Westminster Cathedral, London Westminster Cathedral's bell tower is one of London's most visible landmarks. The campanile rises more than 210 feet over the streets below, making it one of the city's best viewing platforms. Its 360 degree views take in …more
Wellington Arch

Cheap  Peer into Buckingham Palace Gardens, from Wellington Arch

2nd Jan – 29th Dec 2013   •  Wellington Arch, London Where else can you legally peer into Buckingham Palace's gardens? The arch's two balconies offer a decent view down Constitution Hill, Hyde Park Corner, and the Duke of Wellington's former residence at Apsley House. The …more
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