London Connection1Jewel Tower
- Address
- Abingdon St, London SW1P 3JY
- Phone
- +44 370 333 1181
- Website
- english-heritage.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM-5 PM
Best Famous Buildings in London
London's famous buildings span 2,000 years, from medieval landmarks to modern skyscrapers. Below you will find our selection of 10 famous buildings in London, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right famous building, typical prices and answers to common questions.
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7with phone number
7with website
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10 Famous Buildings in London
230 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
- Address
- 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF
- Phone
- +44 20 7071 5029
- Website
- thegherkin.com
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
3Monument to the Great Fire of London
- Address
- Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 3761
- Website
- themonument.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 9:30 AM-1 PM
4Guildhall
- Address
- 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH
- Phone
- +44 20 7606 3030
- Website
- thecityofldn.com
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 10:30 AM-4 PM
5Richard D’Oyly Carte Monument
- Address
- Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 0BP
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 10:30 AM-4 PM
6Sir William Wallace Memorial
- Address
- W Smithfield, London EC1A 7AQ
- Website
- historic-uk.com
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
7Dr Johnson's House
- Address
- 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE
- Phone
- +44 20 7353 3745
- Website
- drjohnsonshouse.org
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
8Queen's Tower
- Address
- 7 Imperial College Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ
- Phone
- +44 20 7589 5111
- Website
- imperial.ac.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon Closed · Tue–Sat 11 AM-5 PM · Sun Closed
9Admiralty Arch
- Address
- The Mall, St. James's, London SW1A 2WH
10Tower of London
- Address
- London EC3N 4AB
- Phone
- +44 333 320 6000
- Opening hours
- Mon 10 AM-5:30 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM-5:30 PM · Sun 10 AM-5:30 PM
How to choose a famous building in London
- Open House Festival in September opens hundreds of buildings for free.
- Guided architecture walks are available.
- Many landmarks are best seen from the river.
- Book tours in advance.
Famous Buildings across London
London is made up of 32 boroughs plus the City of London. The famous buildings above are spread across the capital; use the borough guides below to find options closer to home.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous buildings in London?
Westminster Abbey, St Paul's, the Tower of London, the Shard and the Gherkin.
Can I go inside?
Many open to visitors; Open House gives access to others.
Listings are compiled from public business information. Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.