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London, United Kingdom · 5 days itinerary

London in 5 Days

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This five-day itinerary covers central London's main historic sites, museums and parks. Days move from Westminster to Bloomsbury and Covent Garden, then east to the Tower and Bankside, west to Kensington, and finally out along the river to Greenwich. The sequence groups nearby sights and ends with a Thames Clipper crossing.

5 daysWestminsterKensingtonGreenwichTower of LondonBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Westminster

  1. 9:30WestminsterSight
  2. 12:00WhitehallSight
  3. 14:30St James'sWalk
  4. 15:30St James'sSight
Day 2

Bloomsbury and Covent Garden

  1. 10:00BloomsburySight
  2. 14:00HolbornSight
  3. 16:00Covent GardenWalk
  4. 19:30West End theatre showCovent GardenSight
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Day 3

The Tower and Bankside

  1. 9:00Tower HillSight
  2. 12:00Tower HillSight
  3. 13:30SouthwarkSight
  4. 15:30BanksideSight
  5. 17:30BanksideSight
Day 4

Kensington museums

  1. 10:00South KensingtonSight
  2. 13:00South KensingtonSight
  3. 15:30Hyde ParkWalk
  4. 17:00KensingtonSight
Day 5

Greenwich

  1. 10:00Thames Clipper to GreenwichRiver ThamesTransfer
  2. 11:00GreenwichSight
  3. 13:00GreenwichSight
  4. 15:00Greenwich ParkSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 5 days enough for London?

Five days covers the main central landmarks, museums and a day in Greenwich. Use the Tube and Thames Clipper to move between areas efficiently.

Do I need to book Tower of London tickets ahead?

Book Tower of London tickets online at least one week ahead. Timed entry costs around 30 pounds and sells out during busy periods.

How do I get from central London to Greenwich?

Take the Thames Clipper from Westminster or London Bridge piers. The trip takes 30 to 60 minutes and works with contactless payment.

Do I need to book West End theatre tickets in advance?

Purchase West End tickets online before travel for the best seats and prices. The TKTS booth in Leicester Square offers same-day discounts but with fewer choices.

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