London is big enough that trying to cover every neighborhood in three days backfires. This itinerary groups sights by area — Westminster and the river, the museums, then markets and a day trip — so you're not crossing the city repeatedly.
London is big enough that trying to cover every neighborhood in three days backfires. This itinerary groups sights by area — Westminster and the river, the museums, then markets and a day trip — so you're not crossing the city repeatedly.
Start at the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels before crowds build, then cross Tower Bridge. Head to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben & Houses of Parliament, then walk to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard if timed right. In the evening, ride the London Eye or take a Thames River Cruise to see the skyline lit up.
Spend the morning at the British Museum — free entry, so budget as much time as you like. Walk through Covent Garden for lunch, then choose between the National Gallery or Natural History Museum in the afternoon. Book West End Theatre tickets for the evening — same-day discount booths in Leicester Square often have deals.
Browse Borough Market for breakfast, then spend the morning in Notting Hill's pastel streets and Portobello Road. If you have a fourth day, Stonehenge, Oxford, or Windsor Castle are all doable as a single day trip from central London.