Landmarks in London

A city that’s stood the test of time and has managed to retain landmarks from ages ago, London is a must visit for any travel enthusiast. From age-old castles, to libraries, towers, palaces, observatories, gardens, to some of the world’s oldest universities, London has a plethora of landmarks that have a lot to uncover. If you’re a curious traveler that is seeking to capitalize on your London experience, then it is definitely worth booking London landmark tickets to gain access to some of the world’s most iconic sites including Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, London Eye and many more.

While landmarks have varying ticket prices depending on what you want to access, here’s a simplified breakdown of the prices to help you make an informed decision.

If you’re seeking to economical whilst in London, here are some of the cheapest landmark tickets available:

Yes, children aged 5 to 17 and youth from 18 to 24 enjoy discounted prices on their tickets for select landmarks. Infants under the age of 3 also enjoy free admission to the sites. Headout additionally offers up to 5% discount and up to 10% cashback on select tickets. 

Given its abundant history, it’s always better to explore prominent landmarks with the aid of a local guide. Guided tours not only allow visitors to have an in-depth understanding of each site but also allow visitors to save up on time and enjoy priority entry as most guided tours enable you to skip the line. You can enjoy guided tours with select tickets such as Harry Potter London Tours, Wembley Stadium Tours and Tickets, Tower of London tickets and more. 

While individual landmarks do not offer access to night tours within the premise, you can still enjoy the sites under the stars and see London by night, with curated night tours that take you across the city with a local expert and familiarize you with the iconic landmarks. If you’re looking to explore the city at night away from the road there are several Thames river cruises in London to try too.

Given that combos allow you to save on time and cost, they’re your best option to make the most out of London and visit two or more attractions with the ease of a single ticket. Combo tickets Tower Bridge and Tower of London, combo Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast tickets, combo Tower of London and Kensington Palace tickets are a few combo landmark tickets to opt for whilst in London. 

Yes, you can explore several walking tours if you wish to learn more about London whilst on foot. From niche Jack the Ripper London tours, to exploring famous film landmarks with your Harry Potter London Tour tickets or the James Bond walking tour to the Paddington Bear walking tour, your inner child will definitely love these. Also enjoy exclusive walking tours for classical monuments such as the Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and more. 

Most landmarks have a relaxed cancelation policy that allows you to cancel tickets up to 24 hours prior to the experience and also get a full refund. However, some tour tickets have a very strict cancelation policy and hence it is necessary to read your ticket details before booking. 

While there are plenty of landmarks in London, some of the most notable ones are Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, and the Tower of London.\

With about 1.43 million visitors, Tate Modern is the most visited landmark in London in 2020. Tate Modern has held the national collection of British art, and international modern and contemporary art since 1900. Founded in 1897 by Henry Tate, the museum has four branches — Tate Britain and Tate Modern in London, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St. Ives in Cornwall. It now displays an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art from around the world and has become one of the world's major modern art galleries.

The Tower of London is the longest-standing known landmark in the city. Construction originally began in the year 1080, over a millennium ago, and since then - the tower has been used as a royal prison, an area for refuge, and a fortress/monument.

The 5 must-visit landmarks in London are:

These are some of the most underrated landmarks in London: 

Some landmarks that are free to enter on specific days: 

Plenty of landmarks in London has free entry. Some of the notable ones that are free to enter on all days are:

It's a given that the attractions in London pull a large crowd at all times, and so, the best way to beat the crowd has got to be skip-the-line tickets. These tickets are often a part of the city passes, so you can cover a larger number of attractions in a shorter period of time.

Enjoy admission to the most popular landmarks in the city when you book Up at the O2 Climb tickets, Tower of London tickets, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens tickets, Hampton Court Palace tickets, London Eye tickets, London To Stonehenge tours, London Dungeon tickets, Tower Bridge London tickets, St. Paul's Cathedral tickets, Churchill War Rooms tickets, Westminster Abbey tickets & tours, Windsor Castle tickets, Buckingham Palace tours & tickets, and Kensington Palace tickets & tours.

Most London city passes include access to top attractions.

These passes mentioned above come with a 160 page+ guidebook containing information regarding the address, visiting hours, ways to reach said attraction, contact details, and more - in multiple languages. 

Westminster, which is located in Central London, on the north bank of the River Thames, is dense with attractions. Within a 5km radius you will find: 

Here are the best ways to cover London's major landmarks: