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What to see in London in 4 days

4 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 13€

4-day itinerary for London (United Kingdom): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Practical info · London

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length3-4 days
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BudgetHigh · €€€
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Getting aroundMetro & walking
Known forMuseums, history and modern life

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Day 1Westminster

Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Official residence of the monarch where the Changing of the Guard takes place.
Free
Free Tour of London
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard on foot. Tip-based.
Free
London Eye
London Eye
The giant Ferris wheel with the best views over the Thames.
from 33€
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
The church of British royal coronations.
from 29€
Thames River Cruise
London's landmarks seen from the river.
from 20€
🍽️ Sketch
Design venue in Mayfair known for its afternoon tea and its pink room.
~60€
🍽️ The Cinnamon Club
Indian cuisine.
~21€

Day 2The City and the Tower

The Shard (viewpoint)
The Shard (viewpoint)
Viewpoint on London's tallest skyscraper with 360-degree views.
from 32€
Sky Garden
Indoor garden atop a City skyscraper with free admission.
Free
Tower of London
A thousand-year-old fortress and the Crown Jewels.
from 35€
Tower Bridge
The iconic bascule bridge with a glass walkway.
from 13€
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's great dome and the Whispering Gallery.
from 25€
🍽️ Kirin
Local cuisine.
~21€
🍽️ Tavolino
Local cuisine.
~23€

Day 3Museums and Parks

Camden Market
Camden Market
Alternative market by the canal with food, fashion and music stalls.
Free
British Museum
British Museum
Treasures from around the world and the Rosetta Stone. Free admission.
Free
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs and Hope the whale. Free.
Free
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
The great green lung of central London.
Free
🍽️ Mary's
Local cuisine.
~21€
🍽️ Goodman
steakhouse cuisine.
~35€

Day 4Greenwich and South Bank

Royal Observatory Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Home of the prime meridian and the history of timekeeping.
from 20€
Greenwich and the Cutty Sark
Greenwich and the Cutty Sark
Historic clipper ship preserved next to Greenwich's old town.
from 18€
🍽️ Kinkao Thai Restaurant
Thai cuisine.
~16€
🍽️ Il Pirata London
Italian cuisine.
~21€

💡 Indicative prices. The current price is shown when you book on Civitatis.

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Frequently asked questions about London

How many days do I need to see London?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of London. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit London?

The best time to visit London is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around London?

The easiest way is to combine the metro with walking; the network links the main sights in just a few minutes. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit London?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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