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3 days in London

Royal landmarks, free museums and endless neighbourhoods. Here's how to spend 3 days in London: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days London trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Station Squabble~$15
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
12:30
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde~$5
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
16:00
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross~$5
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
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Day 2

09:00
Inner London~$5
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
12:30
Lowther Arcade~$5
Lowther Arcade was a shopping arcade that previously stood on the Strand. The arcade sat between the buildings of 430–449 Strand which has since infilled the arcade to create a sin
16:00
College of Optometrists~$5
The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the United Kingdom, working for the public benefit. Their headquarters is at 41-42 C
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Day 3

09:00
European Academy of Optometry and Optics~$5
The European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) is a membership organization for the development of optometry and optics in Europe. It aims to help in advancing scientific know
12:30
Charing Cross railway station~$5
Charing Cross railway station is a central London railway terminus between the Strand and Hungerford Bridge in the City of Westminster. It is the terminus of the Southeastern Main
16:00
British Optical Association~$5
The British Optical Association (BOA) was founded in February 1895 as the first professional body for ophthalmic opticians (optometrists) in the world. The British Optical Associat

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What 3 days in London costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in London: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for London?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of London without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in London?+

Start with Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in London cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit London?+

The best months to visit London are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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