
London
Summer evenings stay light late; in winter it gets dark in the afternoon. Light rain is common, so bring a jacket.
Areas
Westminster
Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
See "Westminster" on Google MapsSouth Bank
The London Eye and Tate Modern
See "South Bank" on Google MapsBloomsbury
The British Museum
See "Bloomsbury" on Google MapsTower of London
The Tower of London and Tower Bridge
See "Tower of London" on Google MapsSouth Kensington
The Natural History Museum and Hyde Park
See "South Kensington" on Google Maps
Sample route
- Day 1Westminster → St James's Park → Buckingham Palace
- Day 2South Bank → Tate Modern → Millennium Bridge → St Paul's Cathedral
- Day 3British Museum → Covent Garden
- Day 4Tower of London → Tower Bridge
- Day 5South Kensington → Hyde Park
Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.
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