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London, England, United Kingdom
1 week in London
Royal landmarks, free museums and endless neighbourhoods. Here's how to spend 1 week in London: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week London trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week London itinerary, day by day
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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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Day 4
09:00
430–449 Strand~$5
430–449 Strand is a Grade II* listed Regency office block standing on a triangular plot between the Strand, William IV Street and Adelaide Street. It was built in the 1830s as part
12:30
Charing Cross tube station~$5
Charing Cross is a London Underground station at Charing Cross in the City of Westminster. It is served by the Bakerloo and Northern lines, and provides an interchange with its mai
16:00
Morley's Hotel~$5
Morley's Hotel was a building which occupied the entire eastern side of London's Trafalgar Square, until it was demolished in 1936 and replaced with South Africa House. It was next
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Day 5
09:00
High Commission of South Africa, London~$5
The High Commission of South Africa in London is the diplomatic mission from South Africa to the United Kingdom. It is located at South Africa House, a building on Trafalgar Square
12:30
St Martin-in-the-Fields
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a Church of England parish church at the north-east corner of Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, London. Dedicated in honour of Saint Martin of
16:00
Hungerford Hall~$10
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
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Day 6
09:00
St Martin in the Fields (parish)
St Martin in the Fields was a civil parish in the county of Middlesex, later part of the new County of London, England. It took its name from the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields
12:30
Hungerford Hall~$10
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
16:00
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
7
Day 7
09:00
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
12:30
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
16:00
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
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What 1 week in London costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in London?
1 week in London: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for London?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore London, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in London cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.