London, United Kingdom - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

London is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse culture, and endless attractions. Visit to experience royal palaces, world-class museums, bustling nightlife, and amazing shopping.

Top things to do in London

Things to do in London include Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for London

Here is what 3 days in London look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
Walking
1h 14m
  1. 1
    British MuseumArt museum · Bloomsbury
    1.9 km (🚶 28 min)
  2. 2
    London EyeFerris wheel · South Bank
    3.1 km (🚶 46 min / 🚌 18 min)
  3. 3
    Tower of LondonCastle · Tower Hill
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Shirley Sherwood GalleryBotanical garden
    12 km
  2. 2
    Westminster AbbeyChurch · Westminster
    1 km (🚶 15 min)
  3. 3
    Buckingham PalacePalace · Westminster
    1.2 km (🚶 20 min)
  4. 4
    Big BenClock tower
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  5. 5
    Houses of ParliamentParliament building · Westminster
    2 km (🚶 33 min)
  6. 6
    Vauxhall Sky Garden
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
11 min
  1. 1
    Covent GardenNeighbourhood · Westminster
    900 m (🚶 11 min)
  2. 2
    Piccadilly Circus
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in London?

Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, British Museum and 9 more. Tower of London: A historic fortress with fascinating tales of kings, queens, and imprisonment, home to the Crown Jewels.

What can you do in 3 days in London?

Day 1: British Museum, London Eye, Tower of London. Day 2: Shirley Sherwood Gallery, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben. Day 3: Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus.

Which areas should you explore in London?

The itinerary for London runs through Bloomsbury, South Bank, Tower Hill and Westminster.

Which museums are worth visiting in London?

Museums worth visiting in London: British Museum (Bloomsbury), Tate Modern and Natural History Museum (South Kensington).

Which churches are worth seeing in London?

Churches worth seeing in London: Westminster Abbey (Westminster) and St. Paul's Cathedral (City of London).

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