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4-Day London Itinerary
A four‑day itinerary that blends London’s most iconic landmarks, royal attractions, neighbourhoods, museums, food markets, and river views — giving you the perfect balance of sightseeing, culture, and local experiences.
Day 1 Plan
- Morning: Westminster Abbey → Big Ben → Parliament Square
- Late Morning: London Eye or South Bank walk
- Lunch: South Bank or Covent Garden
- Afternoon: Trafalgar Square → National Gallery
- Evening: Explore Soho → Dinner & drinks
Day 2 Plan
- Morning: Tower of London → Tower Bridge
- Lunch: Borough Market
- Afternoon: St Paul’s Cathedral → Millennium Bridge
- Optional: Tate Modern or Shakespeare’s Globe
- Evening: Thames river cruise or dinner on the South Bank
Day 3 Plan
- Morning: British Museum
- Lunch: Soho or Fitzrovia
- Afternoon: Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens
- Late Afternoon: Notting Hill walk → Portobello Road
- Evening: Dinner in Notting Hill or Covent Garden
Day 4 Plan
- Morning: Buckingham Palace → Changing of the Guard
- Late Morning: Walk through St James’s Park
- Lunch: Knightsbridge or South Kensington
- Afternoon: Victoria & Albert Museum → Harrods
- Evening: Dinner in Chelsea or South Kensington
Where to Eat
- Borough Market: Padella, Arabica, gourmet street food
- Covent Garden: Dishoom, Flat Iron, Seven Dials Market
- Soho: Bao, Kiln, Barrafina
- Knightsbridge: Harrods Food Hall, Comptoir Libanais
How to Get Around
- Tube: Westminster, Waterloo, London Bridge, Tower Hill, St Paul’s, South Kensington
- Walking: Most of this itinerary is walkable
- Boat: Thames Clippers for scenic travel
Local Tips
- Arrive early at Buckingham Palace for the best views.
- Visit Borough Market before 1pm for the best food options.
- Walk between St Paul’s, the Thames, and the South Bank.
- Use contactless for quick Tube travel.
- Harrods is quieter before 12pm.
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