5 Day London Classic

A five-day London plan covering neighborhoods, museums, and a West End evening.

5 daysComfort budgetBy ThePlantoGo community

Trip overview

Five days allows a compact exploration of London with a mix of top attractions and neighborhood time.

Before you go

Day 1

Arrive & Thames walk

Evening riverside walk and landmark views.

  1. South Bank
  2. London Eye (optional)
Day 2

Westminster & museums

Parliament, Westminster and a museum visit.

  1. Westminster
  2. British Museum or Natural History
Day 3

Markets & neighborhoods

Explore markets and neighborhoods like Covent Garden and Soho.

  1. Covent Garden
  2. Soho food
Day 4

Historic day

Tower of London and Tower Bridge day.

  1. Tower of London
  2. Tower Bridge
Day 5

Depart

Final shopping or park time before departure.

  1. Hyde Park or last-minute shopping

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