City of London Itinerary

Full Day Plan

• 9:00 — St Paul’s Cathedral: Explore the interior or admire from outside.
• 10:30 — Millennium Bridge: Walk across for skyline views.
• 11:00 — One New Change: Free rooftop viewpoint of St Paul’s.
• 11:45 — Guildhall: Roman amphitheatre remains.
• 12:30 — Lunch: Bow Lane, Bloomberg Arcade or Leadenhall Market.
• 14:00 — Leadenhall Market: Victorian architecture & boutique shops.
• 15:00 — The Gherkin & City skyscrapers: Walk the modern cluster.
• 16:00 — Tower of London: Explore the exterior or visit inside.
• 17:30 — Tower Bridge: Walk across for river views.
• 19:00 — Dinner: City restaurants or riverside dining.

Where to Eat

• Leadenhall Market: Cheese, Luc’s Brasserie, The Lamb Tavern
• Bloomberg Arcade: Caravan, Vinoteca, Bleecker Burger
• Bank & Moorgate: Hawksmoor Guildhall, Blacklock City
• Riverside: Coppa Club, Gaucho Tower Bridge

How to Get Around

• Walk — the City is compact and best explored on foot.
• Tube — St Paul’s, Bank, Monument, Moorgate, Liverpool Street.
• DLR — connects to Tower Gateway.
• Thames Clippers — scenic travel along the river.

Local Tips

• Visit St Paul’s early to avoid crowds.
• Leadenhall Market is best before lunch for photos.
• Walk between skyscrapers for dramatic architecture.
• Sunset from Tower Bridge is one of London’s best views.