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London in 3 Days: Itinerary & Day-by-Day Plan

3 days in London are enough for 14 of the city's top-rated sights, with a lunch stop every day. Day 1: Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Borough Market. Day 2: Big Ben & Parliament, British Museum and National Gallery. Day 3: Buckingham Palace, Natural History Museum and V&A Museum.

Days
3
Sights
14
Lunch stops
3
On foot
8.7 km in total
Every day
09:00–21:00
Start and end
City centre
Plan your own London trip

London in 3 days, day by day

Day 1: Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Borough Market

  1. 09:30

    Tower of London · 2h30

    Medieval fortress with the Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters.

  2. 12:15

    Tower Bridge · 30m

    Victorian bascule bridge with a glass walkway 42 m above the Thames — and a 1976 steam engine room.

  3. 13:15

    Lunch — Borough Market · 1h

    Pick from 100+ stalls of British and global street food.

  4. 14:30

    Borough Market · 1h15

    London's oldest food market — small producers, deep counters (closed Sundays).

  5. 16:00

    Tate Modern · 2h

    Modern & contemporary art in a former power station.

  6. 18:30

    The Shard viewpoint · 1h

    310 m tall — the highest panorama in the city.

Day 2: Big Ben & Parliament, British Museum and National Gallery

  1. 09:15

    Big Ben & Parliament · 30m

    Westminster's iconic clock tower and Houses of Parliament.

  2. 10:15

    British Museum · 3h

    World-class encyclopedic museum — Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles.

  3. 13:45

    Lunch — Soho · 1h

    Quick bistro in Soho.

  4. 15:00

    National Gallery · 2h

    Vast Western painting collection on Trafalgar Square.

  5. 17:15

    Covent Garden · 1h

    Restored piazza with shops, street performers and the Royal Opera House.

  6. 19:00

    British Library · 1h

    Magna Carta, Beatles lyrics, Shakespeare first folio — all on display.

Day 3: Buckingham Palace, Natural History Museum and V&A Museum

  1. 09:15

    Buckingham Palace · 45m

    The monarch's London residence — Changing of the Guard at 11:00.

  2. 10:45

    Natural History Museum · 2h

    Dinosaurs, blue whale, and a Romanesque palace of natural science.

  3. 13:00

    V&A Museum · 2h

    World-class decorative arts & design collection.

  4. 15:30

    Afternoon tea — Mayfair · 1h30

    Classic afternoon tea — scones, finger sandwiches, three-tier stand.

  5. 17:45

    Hyde Park · 1h30

    London's grand royal park with the Serpentine lake.

Planned for a trip starting on a Friday, because opening hours depend on the weekday. Your own dates, hotel and flights can give a different plan.

London in 3 days: questions and answers

Is 3 days enough for London?

We recommend 3–5 days for London. This 3-day plan covers 14 top sights, from Tower of London to Hyde Park. The 4-day plan adds St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and London Eye.

What should I see in London in 3 days?

The highest-rated sights in this plan are Tower of London, British Museum, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern and Big Ben & Parliament. Each one links to opening hours, prices and tips.

Where can I eat lunch in London?

This plan stops for lunch at Lunch — Borough Market, Lunch — Soho and Afternoon tea — Mayfair. They are on the route, so you don't lose time getting there.

How much walking is the 3-day London itinerary?

About 8.7 km on foot in total, around 2.9 km a day. For longer distances the plan uses public transport or a taxi.

Where does each day start?

Every day starts and ends in the centre of London and runs from 09:00 to 21:00. A hotel near the centre fits this plan best.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Enter your dates, hotel and flights in the Travita planner and pick your must-sees. It builds a new plan around opening hours and travel times.

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