London, United Kingdom 5 Day Itinerary

Title: 5-Day London Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & Central London Exploration

  • Morning: Check-in at the conveniently located Park Plaza County Hall. (https://www.parkplaza.com/countyhall)
  • Afternoon: Visit the iconic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Then, stroll along the River Thames to the London Eye.
  • Evening: Enjoy a riverside dinner at Giraffe Restaurant near the London Eye. (https://www.giraffeworld.com/)
  • Night: Catch a show at the Covent Garden area or explore the vibrant nightlife in Soho.
  • Tip: Purchase an Oyster card for unlimited travel on London’s transport network.

Day 2 - Museums & Westminster

  • Morning: Visit the Natural History Museum and the adjoining Victoria and Albert Museum. (https://www.vam.ac.uk/)
  • Afternoon: Head to the Science Museum and grab lunch at its cafĂ©. (https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/)
  • Evening: Explore the fashion district in Kensington High Street and dine at a local restaurant.

Day 3 - Royal London & Hyde Park

  • Morning: Visit Buckingham Palace, change of the guard ceremony (11:00 AM daily, except Sundays during summer), and nearby St. James’s Park.
  • Afternoon: Relax in Hyde Park and visit Kensington Palace.
  • Evening: Dine at The Princess of Wales pub near Kensington Palace. (http://princessofwalespub.co.uk/)

Day 4 - Modern London & Camden Market

  • Morning: Explore the contemporary art scene at Tate Modern. (https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern)
  • Afternoon: Cross the Millennium Bridge to St. Paul’s Cathedral and then head to Bankside Pier for a river cruise to Camden Market.
  • Evening: Explore Camden Market’s food stalls, live music, and unique shops.
  • Night: Return to your hotel or venture out to a local pub for a pint of real ale.

Day 5 - Departure

  • Morning: Spend your last hours in London shopping at Oxford Street or exploring any remaining sights.
  • Afternoon: Depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted Airport depending on your flight schedule.
  • Tip: Don’t forget to take a ride on a traditional London red bus during your stay!