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Trip Overview

London

3 Days · Solo · Balanced
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Daily Plan
Day 1
3 Spots
Buckingham Palace · Westminster Abbey · London Eye
Day 2
3 Spots
Tower of London · Borough Market · Trafalgar Square
Day 3
3 Spots
British Museum · Covent Garden · Southbank Centre
Trip Notes
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About this route

How this London walk is built

Why this order. Day 1 is the royal and Westminster cluster, Day 2 the City and the South Bank, and Day 3 the West End and Bloomsbury. Each is a tight walk, with the Tube to bridge the longer gaps.

How far each day. Around 5 to 6 km a day, flat. The river ties Days 1 and 2 together.

What you can skip. Skip the London Eye queue if time is short; the South Bank walk gives you the river views for free.

If it rains. The British Museum, Borough Market's covered stalls, and Covent Garden's piazza keep the wet days sheltered.

First time vs second visit. First-timers keep the landmarks. On a repeat, trade Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden for Shoreditch or a day out in Greenwich.

Day 1

London · 3 Spots
1
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Historic Site · 1.5-2 hours
Buckingham Palace (UK: ) is the official residence and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
NoteCheck the official site for the latest entry policy and opening hours. Early visits are usually calmer and better for photos.
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2
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Historic Site · 1.5-2 hours
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place at the abbey since 1100.
NoteCheck the official site for the latest entry policy and opening hours. Early visits are usually calmer and better for photos.
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3
London Eye
London Eye
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
The London Eye, originally the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with more than three million visitors annually. It has been featured numerous times in popular culture. The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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Day 2

London · 3 Spots
1
Tower of London
Tower of London
Historic Site · 1.5-2 hours
The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest.
NoteCheck the official site for the latest entry policy and opening hours. Early visits are usually calmer and better for photos.
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2
Borough Market
Borough Market
Market · 1-1.5 hours
Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century. The present buildings were built in the 1850s, and today the market mainly sells speciality foods to the general public.
NoteGo earlier for the freshest food and shorter lines. Some stalls still prefer cash.
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3
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Trafalgar Square ( trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster in Central London. It was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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Day 3

London · 3 Spots
1
British Museum
British Museum
Museum · 2-2.5 hours
The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. Established in 1753, the British Museum was the world's first public national museum. In 2025, the museum received 6,440,120 visitors and was the second most visited attraction in the United Kingdom.
NoteReserve timed entry when available. A short highlights route and audio guide usually make the visit much more efficient.
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2
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Neighborhood · 1.5-2 hours
Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and with the Royal Opera House, itself known as "Covent Garden".
NoteThis area works best when you leave room to walk slowly, browse side streets, and stop for coffee or snacks.
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3
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre
Entertainment · 2-2.5 hours
The Southbank Centre is an arts centre in London, England. It is adjacent to the separately owned National Theatre and BFI Southbank. It comprises the three main performance spaces – the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room – as well as the Hayward Gallery and National Poetry Library. It is the largest centre for the arts in the UK. The Southbank Centre drew around 3.7 million visitors to its venues in 2024 and stages approximately 5,000 performances each year.
NotePopular experiences often sell out first on weekends and holidays, so advance booking is safer.
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FAQ

London 3-day itinerary: FAQ

How many days do you need in London?
Three days is a comfortable amount of time to walk London's main areas without rushing. This itinerary gives each day to one part of the city, with room for meals and unplanned detours.
Is 3 days enough for London?
Yes. Three days covers the highlights of London on foot at an unhurried pace. With more time you can add day trips or slower neighbourhood wandering, but three days sees the essentials.
Can you do London in 2 days or one day?
Yes. For two days, follow Day 1 and Day 2 and drop the third; for a single day, walk Day 1, which covers the most iconic stretch. The route is split by area so it shortens cleanly.
How much walking is in this London itinerary?
Each day is a comfortable walk grouped into one neighbourhood, so you spend the day walking rather than commuting between far-apart sights. For the most relaxed pace, follow the day-by-day plan above and let a tram or taxi cover the longest gaps.
Can you edit or export this London itinerary?
Yes. It is a free, self-guided walking itinerary. Open it in the London planner to reorder or remove stops, share a link, or export an offline copy to follow on your phone.