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London Trip Planner
Royal history, world-class free museums, and a pub on every corner.
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- Best time
- May–September for long, mild days; December for festive markets and lights
- Ideal length
- 4–5 days
- Currency
- Pound Sterling (GBP)
- Language
- English
London is a collection of villages stitched together — Westminster's grand monuments, the East End's markets, and leafy Notting Hill each feel like their own city. A smart London itinerary clusters sights by area and leans on the free national museums, because the real cost here is transport and eating out. Rain is always possible, so keep an indoor option in your back pocket.
Top things to do in London
Westminster & the South Bank
Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, then a Thames walk past the London Eye to the Tate Modern.
British Museum
The Rosetta Stone and Parthenon marbles — free, vast, and best in a focused two-hour visit.
Tower of London
The Crown Jewels and a Beefeater tour; arrive at opening to beat the queues.
Markets
Borough for food, Columbia Road for flowers on Sundays, and Camden for everything else.
Sample London itinerary
Day 1 · Westminster & river
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and a South Bank walk to the Tate Modern and Borough Market.
Day 2 · The City & Tower
Tower of London and Tower Bridge, St. Paul's, then the British Museum in the afternoon.
Day 3 · West London & theatre
Natural History Museum and Hyde Park, Covent Garden, and a West End show at night.
London travel tips
- ✓Get a contactless card or phone for the Tube — fares cap daily, so skip the paper Travelcard.
- ✓The big national museums (British Museum, Tate, Natural History) are free; donations welcome.
- ✓Book West End shows via TodayTix or the TKTS booth in Leicester Square for discounts.
- ✓Pubs stop serving food earlier than you'd expect — eat by 8–9pm outside the center.
London trip planning FAQ
How many days do you need in London?
Four to five days covers the major landmarks, two or three museums, and a West End show, with time to explore a neighborhood or two.
Is London expensive to visit?
Accommodation and eating out are pricey, but the world-class museums are free and the parks and markets cost nothing, which keeps a trip manageable.
What is the best way to get around London?
The Underground (Tube) plus buses — just tap a contactless card or phone. Fares are capped daily so you never overpay.