Big Ben during blue hour

London

24 Hours in London

London's highlights captured in 24 hours

For work, I had the pleasure of visiting London for a couple of days. Time was limited, so I had to see all the classic landmarks in a single evening. All these photos were taken within a 24-hour timeframe.

LocationLondon

Last updatedOctober 13, 2026

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Tower Bridge in warm evening light, with a red double-decker bus crossing

The top of The Shard with the sun shining through its glass spire

St Paul's Cathedral and the City skyline at sunset, seen across the Thames from a wooden pier

A black London taxi speeding through a blurred city street

A London Underground sign in golden light in front of a historic building

A King's Guard in red tunic and bearskin hat standing in his sentry box at Buckingham Palace

The golden clock faces and spire of Big Ben against a pale sky

Part of the London Eye wheel silhouetted against an orange and purple sunset sky

The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge under a fiery sunset sky

Big Ben lit up against a pink and purple sunset, seen across the Thames

A glowing lamp post on Westminster Bridge with the illuminated Houses of Parliament across the river at dusk

A red double-decker bus passing Big Ben on Westminster Bridge at night