The best London itinerary groups nearby places and leaves room for queues, meals and the unexpected. It should not send you repeatedly across the city for attractions that could have been visited together.
Choose your plan
| Time available | Guide | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Three days | Three days in London | Essential landmarks, one major museum and the Tower |
| Five days | Five days in London | Central highlights plus Greenwich and neighbourhood time |
| One day | Six one-day plans by interest | Theatre, museums, families, food, first-time icons or a low-walking day |
Planning rules
- Reserve one timed headline attraction per half-day at most.
- Group sights by neighbourhood.
- Treat meals as part of the itinerary.
- Check museum closing days and late openings.
- Build a weather alternative.
- Allow more time than a journey planner suggests when changing with children or luggage.
- Do not book a theatre curtain five minutes after dinner is supposed to end.
Use the best areas guide to choose a base, then check transport fares and live TfL status.
Itineraries are frameworks. Confirm current opening hours and bookings for your dates.
