Tower Bridge over the River Thames with modern skyscrapers in London
London, United Kingdom · 4 days itinerary

London in Four Days

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This four-day itinerary covers central London sites including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum, and the Tower of London. Days are arranged by area to reduce travel. The first day stays in Westminster, the next two move between Bloomsbury and Covent Garden then east to the Tower, and the last returns west for additional museums and walks.

4 daysWestminsterTower of LondonBritish MuseumWalksBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026
London Eye seen from the Thames River Bank
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The interior of St Mary's, Bourne Street Church, London, UK, facing north east towards the altar. The Latin writing on t
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Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus, in the West End of London.
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Day by day

Day 1

Westminster and Trafalgar Square

  1. 9:00Westminster AbbeySight
  2. 10:45Houses of Parliament & Big BenHouses of ParliamentWalk
  3. 12:00Churchill War RoomsSight
  4. 15:00Trafalgar SquareWalk
Day 2

British Museum and Covent Garden

  1. 9:30British MuseumSight
  2. 11:45Neal's YardWalk
  3. 14:00Covent GardenSight
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Day 3

Tower of London and Shad Thames

  1. 9:00Tower of LondonSight
  2. 11:30Tower BridgeSight
  3. 14:30Shad ThamesWalk
Day 4

Soane's Museum and Seven Dials

  1. 9:00Charles Dickens MuseumBloomsburySight
  2. 13:00Sir John Soane's MuseumSight
  3. 14:45Seven DialsWalk
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London questions

Is 4 days enough for London?

Four days covers the main central sights if you move efficiently each morning. Buy an Oyster card for the tube and book timed tickets for the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey a week ahead.

Do I need to book the Tower of London in advance?

Book online at least seven days ahead for a specific entry time. Adult tickets cost 33 pounds and include the Crown Jewels queue.

How do I get from Westminster to Tower Bridge?

Take the District line east from Westminster station to Tower Hill in 15 minutes. A daily travelcard for zones 1-2 costs 15 pounds and covers all tube and bus rides.

Do I need tickets for the British Museum?

Entry is free but book a timed slot online if you want to see the Elgin Marbles without waiting. Allow three hours and arrive at opening to avoid school groups.

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