London itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · United KingdomJune–September
- 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 June–September. 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 tickets online (~30 GBP) and arrive at 09:30 to avoid a queue at the entrance.
≈ £30 per personLandmark
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
Get the classic photo from Westminster Bridge. Parliament tours are booked separately.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Borough Market
London's food market: try the Kappacasein raclette and a Bread Ahead doughnut, and eat lunch standing up.
≈ £20 per personCulture
Tate Modern
Modern art in a former power station. Entry is free, and the 10th-floor viewing terrace has great views.
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. Book 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
The garden ruins of a bombed church, a hidden corner of the city.
FreeFood
Leadenhall Market
A Victorian market hall (seen in Harry Potter). Have a pub lunch here.
≈ £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 view.
≈ £25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sky GardenThe free garden terrace at the Walkie Talkie. Reserve 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 entry, opens at 10:00, and don't miss the Great Court.
FreeFood
Dishoom Covent Garden
A Bombay-style café. Order 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 Berwick Street Market.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
The French House Soho
Soho's literary pub, with a 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 entry; an alternative to the museum.
- Bao SohoTaiwanese bao buns, 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). Look out for 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 entry; head for Hintze Hall.
FreeNature
Hyde Park & Serpentine
The Serpentine lake and Speakers' Corner. Rent a boat in summer.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Victoria and Albert MuseumA design museum. Free entry, with a café in the courtyard.
- Ottolenghi Notting HillA display of salads and pastries.
Day 5 · 10:00–17:00
Camden and Regent's Park
Shopping
Camden Market
1,000 stalls selling street food and punk-vintage clothes, including 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
Queen Mary's Gardens, with 12,000 roses in summer.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- The Engineer Primrose HillGastropub lunch.
- ZSL London ZooA zoo in Regent's Park, good if you're travelling 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 handicrafts and street food.
≈ £12 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Prime Meridian line and a planetarium. There are views from the top of the park.
≈ £20 per personNature
Greenwich Park
From the hill you can 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 farewell
Shopping
Columbia Road Flower Market
A flower market on Sundays (on other days, street cafés only). 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. Reserve for Sunday; on other days there's 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 bite.
- Spitalfields MarketAn indoor market, an alternative to Brick Lane.
Getting around: get an Oyster / Contactless
The cheapest option thanks to the 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
- Pay with a contactless card or Oyster for a daily cap (~9 GBP). Buses are cheaper than the Tube and the upper deck has views. Take the Elizabeth Line to Heathrow.
- The big museums are free (British Museum, Tate, Natural History Museum, V&A). The Tower, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's charge entry, and online tickets are cheaper.
- Summer temperatures are 20-25°C, but rain is possible. Enjoy parks and river trips in summer, with daylight lasting until 21:30.
- 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 a Saturday market and Columbia Road a Sunday one.
- Reserve 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.
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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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.