Best Viewpoints in London: Free & Ticketed

London rewards those who climb or find open spaces. Here are the best viewpoints — some free, some paid — for city panoramas.

Free Viewpoints

• Primrose Hill: Sweeping skyline.
• Sky Garden: Free with booking, tropical greenery plus views.
• Greenwich Park Hill: Classic river curve and Canary Wharf beyond.

Paid Viewpoints

• The Shard: Tallest, floor-to-ceiling windows.
• London Eye: Rotating capsules, riverside setting.
• St Paul’s Cathedral Dome: Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries.

Tip: Sunset slots are most popular — book ahead for Eye, Shard and Sky Garden.

Related: Primrose Hill • The Shard • Sky Garden