If you are looking for a 5-day trip to London including some day trips to other parts of the UK then this self-guided itinerary will help you kickstart your planning! Here you will find my top recommendations of things to do London as well as tours I recommend if you have limited time!
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Where to eat
Hotel/Stay
Nice hotel near the metro station and good restaurants
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LONDON ANGEL KINGS CROSS $150 ($̶5̶8̶1̶) - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews - England
Great luxe hotel near everything
THE MONTCALM ROYAL LONDON HOUSE $198 ($̶3̶0̶8̶) - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews - England
Nice priced hotel
PARK GRAND PADDINGTON COURT $102 ($̶1̶7̶6̶) - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews - London, England
Things to do
Such a nice view!
London Eye - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Historic site and incredible architecture
Tower of London - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Walking the bridge is such a cool experience!
Tower Bridge (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Great park for sightseeing and some leisure time
Hyde Park (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
MUST see but I recommend a tour for more in depth history!
Buckingham Palace, London
Amazing architecture!
Houses of Parliament, London
Such a cool landmark!
Big Ben (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Great walk from Hyde Park to these Gardens. Worth seeing!
Kensington Gardens (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Such a beautiful city and must see spot!
The Roman Baths (Bath) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
If you have a limited time in London, I recommend this tour.
Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade
If you are staying in Bath, I recommend this daytour to Stonehedge!
Stonehenge, Avebury, Cotswolds. Small guided day tour from Bath (Max 14 persons)
Another great tour if you want to expedite and see more things in the UK!
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
Windsor Castle is a must see, this tour is great if you are staying in London.
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
Amazing historic theater! Get tickets for a show it's so worth it.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
If you love the Beatles, you have to do this tour! There is a great coffee shop next to abbey road.
London Rock Legends Tour
Amazing Historic Site
Trafalgar Square (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Great market to visit
Borough Market (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
If you want to do some good shopping this is a long street full of shops in Notting Hill neighborhood.
Portobello Road Market (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Where to eat
Good food in good location
ANDY'S GREEK TAVERNA, London - Camden - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery - Tripadvisor
Yummy food!
INDIAN MOMENT, London - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery - Tripadvisor
Great Italian dishes moderately priced
LIZZIE'S CUCINA - ITALIAN RESTAURANT, London - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Nice spot for some breakfast and good coffee
ABBEY ROAD COFFEE, Great Malvern - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor