A day in London.
London is impossibly large. This itinerary is one slice through the historic and cultural center, many other slices exist (East End, South Bank, Notting Hill, etc.) and all have their charms. The Underground is fast; walking is slow but more rewarding for sightseeing.
Hour by hour.
A suggested order, feel free to swap, skip, or take it in reverse.
09:30 · Start at Tower of London
Begin your day at Tower of London. Arrive early to avoid crowds and see it in the morning light.
11:00 · British Museum
Walk to British Museum, one of the city's defining landmarks. Take your time, this is the kind of place you can't rush.
13:00 · Lunch at Blacklock Soho
Long lunch at Blacklock Soho. Locals eat late, by 1:30pm you'll be at the heart of the lunch service.
15:00 · National Gallery
Walk off lunch with a visit to National Gallery. Allow at least an hour.
16:30 · Westminster Abbey
Continue to Westminster Abbey. By now the harsh midday sun has softened, best time for photos.
18:30 · Drinks at Milk Beach Soho
Aperitivo or evening drink at Milk Beach Soho. Soak in the local rhythm.
20:30 · Dinner at The Soho Social
End the day at The Soho Social. Book ahead if possible.
Picks for the day.
The food stops on the route, plus a couple of alternatives if your timing doesn't match.
Blacklock Soho
Address: 24 Great Windmill St
Milk Beach Soho
Address: 14 Greek St, James Court
The Soho Social
Address: 9 Berwick St
What to see along the way.
Tower of London
Address: St Katharine's & Wapping
British Museum
Address: Great Russell St
National Gallery
Address: Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
Address: 20 Deans Yd
Tate Modern
Address: Bankside
Buckingham Palace
Address: Westminster
St Paul's Cathedral
Address: St Paul's Churchyard
Tower Bridge
Address: Tower Bridge Rd
Tips before you go.
- An Oyster card or contactless card is essential for the Tube and buses, paper tickets cost twice as much.
- Many museums (British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, V&A, Natural History) are free.
- Pub culture is real, most pubs serve food until 9pm, drinks until 11pm. Sundays they often close earlier.
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