150+ London Captions for Instagram (Puns, Quotes and Short)

Red buses, black cabs, Big Ben, afternoon tea and at least one rain shower a day. London is one of the most photographed cities in the world, and whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth, you’ll want a caption that’s as iconic as the view.

Here are over 150 London captions for Instagram: short ones, funny ones, London puns, famous quotes about London, and captions for the landmarks, the Thames, markets, afternoon tea, pubs, the weather and London at Christmas.

Short London captions

• London calling.
• Hello, London.
• Mind the gap.
• Keep calm and explore London.
• London, baby.
• Big city, big dreams.
• Cheers, London.
• London town.
• Fancy a cuppa?
• London state of mind.
• Red bus, blue sky.
• Postcards from London.
• London, you beauty.
• Brollies and boroughs.
• Weekend in London.
• London lights.
• Cheerio!
• London looks good on me.
• Just London things.
• A spot of London.
• Pip pip, cheerio.
• Capital views.
• Loving London.
• London diaries.
• Strolling through London.

Funny London captions and puns

• I’m just here for the tea and the free museums.
• Brought an umbrella. Needed three.
• London prices, London memories.
• Mind the gap, and my bank balance.
• Big Ben, little me.
• Tea-rrific day in London.
• Keep calm and carry an umbrella.
• I came for the history, stayed for the Sunday roast.
• Queuing like a true Brit.
• London: four seasons in one afternoon.
• You’re the cream to my scone.
• Thames-ive views.
• Having a jolly good time.
• I’m Thames-ing you for the memories.
• It’s not raining, it’s ‘a bit grim’.

Famous quotes about London

These are given as they are commonly attributed.

• “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” Samuel Johnson
• “Earth has not anything to show more fair.” William Wordsworth, Composed upon Westminster Bridge
• “London itself perpetually attracts, stimulates, gives me a play and a story and a poem.” Virginia Woolf
• “London is the most possible form of life.” Henry James (paraphrased)
• “London is a roost for every bird.” Benjamin Disraeli
• “The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world.” Oscar Wilde
• “London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained.” Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study in Scarlet
• “Sir, if you wish to have a just notion of the magnitude of this city, you must not be satisfied with seeing its great streets and squares.” Samuel Johnson

Big Ben and London landmark captions

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• Big Ben and big dreams.
• Tower of London, crown of my trip.
• Buckingham Palace, no invite needed.
• On top of London from the London Eye.
• St Paul’s at sunset.
• Westminster views.
• Trafalgar Square and pigeons everywhere.
• History around every corner.
• The Shard and the sky.
• Museum hopping, all free.
• Changing of the Guard, check.
• Piccadilly lights.
• Covent Garden afternoons.
• A royal day out.
• London landmarks, ticked off.

Thames and bridges captions

• Tower Bridge views.
• Strolling the South Bank.
• The Thames at golden hour.
• Bridges and city lights.
• River views and London skies.
• Thames boat ride, best way to see the city.
• Sunset over the Thames.
• Walking from bridge to bridge.
• South Bank stroll.
• Riverside London.

Markets and neighbourhood captions

• Borough Market feasting.
• Notting Hill and pastel houses.
• Camden vibes.
• Shoreditch street art.
• Portobello Road treasures.
• Columbia Road flowers.
• Brick Lane bagels.
• Greenwich afternoons.
• Soho nights.
• Hampstead Heath views.
• Little Venice, London edition.
• Exploring the East End.
• Leadenhall Market magic.
• Primrose Hill sunsets.
• Market days in London.

Afternoon tea and pub captions

Treat yourself to afternoon tea in London at least once.

• Afternoon tea is always a good idea.
• Scones, jam and cream. In that order? Discuss.
• Tea time, London style.
• High tea, high spirits.
• Pinkies up.
• Fancy a pint?
• Pub lunch perfection.
• Sunday roast in a cosy pub.
• Fish and chips by the river.
• A proper pint in a proper pub.
• Cream tea dreams.
• Gin and tonic, London style.
• Pub crawl champions.
• Tea and cake, the British way.
• Cosy pub, rainy day.

London weather captions

• Rain, rain, go away. Or don’t, it’s London.
• Bring an umbrella. Always.
• Grey skies, bright city.
• Sunny in London? Screenshot it.
• Drizzle and dreams.
• Four seasons before lunch.
• Rainy days in London are still good days.
• A rare sunny day in London.
• Brolly at the ready.
• London fog, London magic.

Tube and red bus captions

• Standing on the right, like a local.
• Top deck of the red bus.
• Tube rides and city sights.
• Oyster card ready.
• Hopping on a red bus.
• The Tube: London’s underground adventure.
• Black cab ride, London classic.
• Front seat, top deck.
• Underground and over the moon.
• Next station: adventure.

London at Christmas captions

For more festive captions, see our 200+ Christmas captions.

• London at Christmas is pure magic.
• Oxford Street lights.
• Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
• Covent Garden Christmas tree.
• Ice skating in London.
• Christmas markets on the South Bank.
• Mulled wine and London lights.
• Festive London.
• Carols and Christmas lights.
• Twinkling London.

London couple captions

• Falling for London, and you.
• Our London love story.
• Hand in hand across Tower Bridge.
• London with my favourite person.
• Romantic London nights.
• You, me and London.
• Afternoon tea for two.
• Kisses on the South Bank.
• London date day.
• My favourite city with my favourite human.

London captions with emojis

• Union Jack vibes 🇬🇧
• Red bus 🚌
• Tea time ☕
• Big Ben 🕰️
• Rainy day ☔
• Black cab 🚕
• Royal vibes 👑
• Fish and chips 🐟🍟
• Pint please 🍺
• City lights ✨

London hashtags for Instagram

Pick a handful that suit your photo.

#london #londonlife #visitlondon #londoncity #thisislondon #londontown #londonphotography #bigben #towerbridge #londoneye #uk #england #londonfood #londoncalling #travelgram

What is a good short London caption?

“London calling”, “Mind the gap” and “Fancy a cuppa?” are three classics. For a funny one, “Brought an umbrella. Needed three.” will get a knowing laugh from any Londoner.

What is the most famous quote about London?

Samuel Johnson’s “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” is easily the most quoted.

Cheerio for now! Which caption are you using? Let us know in the comments.

Steve and Sabina

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