London travel guide
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London travel guide

From Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo

Royal landmarks, free museums and endless neighbourhoods. The best time to visit London is May, June, July and August. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
Plan London
Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit London

The best time to visit London is May, June, July and August. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in London

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Station Squabble
Station Squabble
Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as
~$15 · 2h
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a be
~$5 · 1.5h
Inner London
Inner London
Inner London is the group of London boroughs that form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. With its origins in the bills of mortality, it became
~$5 · 1.5h
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstructio
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Hungerford Hall
Hungerford Hall was a lecture theatre built beside Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London in 1851. It was used for public entertainments, including demonstrations of magic
~$10 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day London itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Station Squabble12:30 · A Conversation with Oscar Wilde16:00 · Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
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Day 2
09:00 · Inner London12:30 · Lowther Arcade16:00 · College of Optometrists
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Day 3
09:00 · European Academy of Optometry and Optics12:30 · Charing Cross railway station16:00 · British Optical Association
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Day 4
09:00 · 430–449 Strand12:30 · Charing Cross tube station16:00 · Morley's Hotel

A sample plan. See the full 4-day London itinerary →

London travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit London?+

The best months to visit London are May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in London?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for London, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is London expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in London (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in London?+

Popular highlights include Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, Inner London and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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