London Classics in 6 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Big Ben, the London Eye, the British Museum, the Tower, a West End show and Windsor Castle.

United KingdomCity breakCulture & historyFirst-timersShopping
Length6 days / 5 nights
CitiesLondon, Windsor
CurrencyGBP British pound
Best time to goMay–Sep has long days and steadier weather; winters are short and grey. Always pack a light jacket and umbrella.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Arrive in London

08:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at London Heathrow
Type / No.Flight
Most visa-free visitors need a UK ETA in advance.
11:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
13:00📍 Sight
Oxford Street & Regent Street
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
🛍 Shopping list
16:00📍 Sight
Trafalgar Square & the National Gallery
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsFree
18:30📍 Sight
South Bank by night
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
20:00🍽 Food
Traditional pub dinner
MealDinner
Order and pay at the bar.
🍜 Must-eat

Day 2Westminster classics

09:30📍 Sight
Westminster Abbey
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
🎟 Book ahead
12:00📍 Sight
Big Ben & Westminster Bridge
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsFree
LocationBig Ben 🧭
📸 Photo spot
13:00🍽 Food
Lunch
MealLunch
14:00📍 Sight
London Eye
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsBook ahead
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
16:00📍 Sight
St James’s Park & Buckingham Palace
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
The Changing of the Guard isn’t daily — check the schedule.
📸 Photo spot
19:00🍽 Food
Dinner in Soho
MealDinner
LocationSoho 🧭

Day 3Museums × theatre

09:30📍 Sight
British Museum
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
13:00🍽 Food
Lunch in Chinatown
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
15:00📍 Sight
Covent Garden
Suggested time2 hrs
📸 Photo spot🛍 Shopping list
17:00🍽 Food
Afternoon tea
MealCafé / snack
19:30📍 Sight
West End musical
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
🎟 Book ahead

Day 4Tower × riverside

09:30📍 Sight
Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
🎟 Book ahead
13:00📍 Sight
Tower Bridge
Suggested time1 hr
📸 Photo spot
14:00🍽 Food
Borough Market
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
16:00📍 Sight
Tate Modern & Millennium Bridge
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
19:00📍 Sight
The View from The Shard
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
🌙 Night view

Day 5Windsor Castle

09:00🚗 Transport
Train to Windsor
Type / No.Train
30–45 minutes.
10:30📍 Sight
Windsor Castle
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
Parts may close when the royals are in residence.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
14:00🍽 Food
Lunch in Windsor
MealLunch
LocationWindsor 🧭
17:30📍 Sight
Harrods
Suggested time2 hrs
LocationHarrods 🧭
🛍 Shopping list

Day 6Fly home

09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Double-check passports, power banks and valuables.
10:00📍 Sight
Tea and biscuits to take home
Suggested time1 hr
🛍 Shopping list
13:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.

🎟 Book these before you go

🌦 Monthly temperatures: London

City / monthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
London
High / low
8°
3°
9°
3°
11°
4°
14°
6°
18°
9°
21°
12°
23°
14°
23°
14°
20°
12°
15°
9°
11°
6°
8°
4°

(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

How many days does London Classics in 6 Days take?

It’s planned as 6 days / 5 nights with 29 stops (17 sights and 7 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.

What should I book in advance?

We recommend booking or buying ahead: Westminster Abbey, London Eye, West End musical, Tower of London & Crown Jewels, The View from The Shard, Windsor Castle.

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