London itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · United KingdomOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ £111
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers London itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Westminster and South Bank
- Day 2 Tower and the City
- Day 3 British Museum and Soho
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about £111 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:30–17:00
Westminster and South Bank
Culture
Westminster Abbey
The royal coronation church. Book online (~30 GBP); at 09:30 there is no queue at the entrance.
≈ £30 per personLandmark
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
Take the classic photo from Westminster Bridge; the Parliament tour is separate.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Borough Market
London's food market: Kappacasein raclette, Bread Ahead doughnuts, a standing lunch.
≈ £20 per personCulture
Tate Modern
Modern art in a former power station; free, with a viewing terrace on the 10th floor.
FreeNature
South Bank Walk
Follow the Thames from the Millennium Bridge to the London Eye, past street performers and a book market.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Padella BoroughHandmade pasta; join the queue through the app.
- London EyeThe observation wheel; buy tickets online and go at sunset.
Day 2 · 09:00–16:00
Tower and the City
Culture
Tower of London
The Crown Jewels and a Beefeater tour. Enter at the 09:00 opening and head straight for the jewels. Online ~37 GBP.
≈ £37 per personLandmark
Tower Bridge
Walk across the bridge; the glass-floored walkway needs a separate ticket (~13 GBP).
FreeNature
St Dunstan in the East
A garden in the ruins of a bombed church; one of the city's hidden corners.
FreeFood
Leadenhall Market
A Victorian market hall (seen in Harry Potter); have a pub lunch.
≈ £15 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's dome: climb 528 steps to the Golden Gallery for the views.
≈ £25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sky GardenThe free garden terrace at the Walkie Talkie; book online in advance.
- The Dickens Inn St Katharine DocksA marina pub next to Tower Bridge; order the fish and chips.
Day 3 · 10:00–19:00
British Museum and Soho
Culture
British Museum
The Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon marbles; free, opens at 10:00, don't miss the Great Court.
FreeFood
Dishoom Covent Garden
A Bombay-style café: try the black daal and bacon naan. Expect a 20-minute queue.
≈ £25 per personLandmark
Covent Garden
Street performances on the Piazza and the Apple Market.
FreeShopping
Soho & Carnaby Street
Boutiques and Chinatown, plus the Berwick Street market.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
The French House Soho
Soho's literary pub, with its tradition of serving half pints.
≈ £12 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- National GalleryVan Gogh and Turner on Trafalgar Square; free, a alternative to the museum.
- Bao SohoTaiwanese bao: quick and famous.
Day 4 · 09:30–18:00
Notting Hill, Kensington and Hyde Park
Shopping
Portobello Road Market
The antiques market runs on Saturdays (other days only the shops are open); admire the pastel houses of Notting Hill.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kensington Palace Gardens
The gardens of Kensington Palace and the Princess Diana memorial; entry to the palace itself is ~24 GBP.
FreeFood
The Churchill Arms
A pub covered in flowers, with Thai food inside; a London classic.
≈ £18 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Natural History Museum
Dinosaur skeletons and a blue whale; free, in Hintze Hall.
FreeNature
Hyde Park & Serpentine
A winter walk; Winter Wonderland runs November to January.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Victoria and Albert MuseumThe design museum; free, with a café in the courtyard.
- Ottolenghi Notting HillA counter of salads and pastries.
Day 5 · 10:00–17:00
Camden and Regent's Park
Shopping
Camden Market
1,000 stalls: street food and punk and vintage clothing, plus Stables Market.
FreeFood
Camden Lock Street Food
The market's food court, with cuisines from around the world.
≈ £15 per personNature
Regent's Canal Walk
Follow the canal from Camden to Little Venice, past narrowboats.
FreeNature
Primrose Hill
The best free view of the London skyline.
FreeNature
Regent's Park Rose Garden
A winter stroll through the park; there is a café.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- The Engineer Primrose HillA gastropub for lunch.
- ZSL London ZooThe zoo in Regent's Park; good with children.
Day 6 · 09:30–16:00Day trip
Greenwich
Landmark
Uber Boat Thames Clipper
The river bus from Westminster to Greenwich (Oyster accepted); you pass under the bridges.
≈ £10 per personCulture
Cutty Sark
A tea clipper; walk along the deck.
≈ £20 per personFood
Greenwich Market
A weekend market of crafts and street food.
≈ £12 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Prime Meridian line and a planetarium; views from the top of the park.
≈ £20 per personNature
Greenwich Park
From the hill you see Canary Wharf and the river; good for a picnic.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Goddards at GreenwichPie and mash since 1890.
- National Maritime MuseumA free maritime museum; an alternative to the observatory.
Day 7 · 09:00–14:45
Sunday roast and a gentle goodbye
Shopping
Columbia Road Flower Market
A flower market on Sundays (on other days, the street's cafés); in the East End.
FreeLandmark
Brick Lane
Street art, vintage shops and bagels (Beigel Bake is open 24 hours).
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
The Cat and Mutton Broadway Market
One of London's best Sunday roasts; book for Sunday, and on other days there is a pub menu.
≈ £28 per personLandmark
Liverpool Street Station
Heathrow is 45 minutes away on the Elizabeth Line; time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Beigel Bake Brick LaneSalt beef bagel; a quick farewell.
- Spitalfields MarketAn indoor market; an alternative to Brick Lane.
Getting around: get an Oyster / Contactless
The cheapest option, thanks to a daily cap on the Tube, buses, DLR and trains; a contactless card does the same job
Good to know: 6 things that make a London trip easier
- With a contactless card or Oyster the daily cap is ~9 GBP. Instead of the Tube, take the top deck of a bus: cheaper, with views. Use the Elizabeth Line to Heathrow.
- The big museums are free (British Museum, Tate, NHM, V&A); the Tower, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's charge entry, cheaper online.
- Winter temperatures are 5-10°C and it is dark by 16:00, so focus on museums; Christmas lights run November to December, along with Winter Wonderland.
- Pub culture: order at the bar and don't tip; restaurants may add a 12.5% service charge.
- Borough Market is closed on Mondays; Portobello is on Saturdays and Columbia Road on Sundays.
- Book ahead for Sunday roast; pie and mash, fish and chips and Dishoom are London classics.
Spending: ≈ £780 per person for 7 days
- Food£420
- Entry and tours£210
- Local transport£70
- Other£80
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
On world lists: 6 places in this city
We did the planning. You just pick the dates.
TripWalkers rebuilds this route around your number of days, budget and pace — on a map, day by day, in your pocket.
Download on the App StoreFor iPhone · English and Turkish · Free to download
Your next trip
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in London?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in London cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about £111 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in London?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.