London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom 4 Days

4 Days in London

Royal history, buzzing markets, and the best theater in the world

Quick Facts

Language

English

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Plug Type

Type G

Time Zone

GMT+0

Best time to visit: May-September

Budget Breakdown (per day)

Backpacker

$110 / day

Hostels, street food, public transport

Mid-Range

$240 / day

3-star hotels, restaurants, some tours

Luxury

$600 / day

5-star hotels, fine dining, private tours

Can't-Miss Highlights

Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Westminster Abbey & Big Ben
British Museum
Camden Market
West End show

Sample 4-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Royal London

09:00

Westminster Abbey

Where every British monarch has been crowned since 1066.

culture
11:00

Big Ben & Houses of Parliament (exterior)

Iconic photo op — inside tours require advance booking.

sightseeing
13:00

Lunch at The Red Lion pub

Classic Westminster pub, often full of politicians.

food
14:30

Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard

Check the schedule — not every day in winter.

culture
19:30

West End show (pre-booked)

TKTS in Leicester Square has day-of discounts.

culture
Day 2

Tower of London & East End

09:00

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

Go at opening — the Crown Jewels queue gets massive by 10 AM.

culture
12:30

Lunch at Borough Market

London's oldest food market, south of the river.

food
14:30

Tate Modern

Free entry, iconic converted power station.

culture
16:30

Walk across Millennium Bridge

St. Paul's to Tate — classic London views.

sightseeing
19:00

Dinner in Shoreditch

Dishoom (Indian) is always a winner — expect a wait.

food
Day 3

Museums & Camden

10:00

British Museum

Rosetta Stone, Parthenon marbles. FREE — just walk in.

culture
13:00

Lunch in Bloomsbury

The Perseverance pub is great and historical.

food
15:00

Camden Market

Street food, vintage, tattoo parlors — pure London character.

shopping
17:00

Primrose Hill sunset walk

Best free panoramic view of London.

nature
20:00

Pub crawl in Soho or Covent Garden

The Lamb & Flag is a 300-year-old gem.

nightlife
Day 4

Notting Hill & departure

09:30

Notting Hill & Portobello Market

Saturday is the famous antique market day.

shopping
12:00

Brunch at Farmacy

Plant-based brunch in pastel-perfect Notting Hill.

food
14:00

Hyde Park + Kensington Palace

Rent a boat on the Serpentine or just stroll.

nature
16:00

Afternoon tea at The Wolseley or Sketch

Sketch is pink Instagram heaven; Wolseley is classic.

food
18:00

Head to Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW)

Heathrow Express from Paddington — 15 min, expensive but fast.

transport

Local Tips

The Tube is fast but pricey — get a Contactless card or Oyster.

Major museums are FREE (British Museum, Natural History, V&A, Tate).

Pub food has gotten excellent — don't skip it.

Tip 10-12% at restaurants if service isn't already included.

Book West End shows on TodayTix or at TKTS for same-day discounts.

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