London trip ideas

Trips planned for London run 3 to 4 days. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 2 trips
  • 3 to 4 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in London?

2 trips planned for London run 3 to 4 days.

A 3-day planA 4-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in London

What to see in London

The places London trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    Victoria and Albert Museum

    Museum in London, England, United Kingdom.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  2. 2

    Hyde Park

    Royal Park in London, England, UK.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  3. 3

    Trafalgar Square

    Public space and tourist attraction in central London.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  4. 4

    British Museum

    National museum in London, United Kingdom.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  5. 5

    Buckingham Palace

    Official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  6. 6

    London Eye

    Observation wheel in London, England.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  7. 7

    Tate Modern

    Modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  8. 8

    London Bridge

    Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  9. 9

    Tower of London

    Castle in central London, United Kingdom.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  10. 10

    Tower Bridge

    Bascule and suspension bridge in London.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  11. 11

    Kensington Palace

    Royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  12. 12

    Royal Albert Hall

    Concert hall in South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom.

    In 1 of 2 trips

Trips to London

Sample trip4 Days in London · A Family Tour of the Classics4 days · July · palaces, parks and museums · a moderate family pace4 days · July · a family trip · 16 stopsSample tripThree days in London: museums by day, river by nightOne traveller · November · a moderate loop of collections, parkland and crossings3 days · November · a solo trip · 12 stops

Good to know

Is the London Eye worth riding in the evening?

In July the sun sets late, so an evening rotation catches the light across the river. The half-hour ride also gives tired walkers a seated rest at the end of a long day.

Which South Kensington museum suits a family best?

The Natural History Museum is the easy first pick, with the blue whale in Hintze Hall and the dinosaur galleries. The Victoria and Albert Museum's costume rooms suit slightly older children.

How close together are the royal sights on day three?

Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster sit along one walk of around half an hour. The London Eye is a short step from the Palace of Westminster across the river.

Can the Tower and both bridges fit in one afternoon?

Yes, at an easy pace. The Tower of London needs its two hours, and London Bridge and Tower Bridge are each a short walk over the water, so the four stops share one long afternoon.

Is London worth a trip in November?

It works here. The big collections carry the mornings, the parks are at their quietest, and the evenings are planned around the river, where the city lights do the sightseeing.

What should I pack for London in November?

Warm layers, a weatherproof outer layer and shoes for walking. The evenings at Greenwich and on the bridges sit open to the wind, so a scarf keeps the last hour comfortable.

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