Itinerary · London
London 7-Day Itinerary
A realistic 7-day London itinerary: what to see each day, where to stay, how to move between areas and when to go.
Updated 2026-07-01
How this 7-day London plan works
London + English classics
Each day below is grouped geographically so you spend your time in London rather than in transit. Contactless payment (any card or phone) taps in and out on the Tube, Overground, DLR, buses and trams with a daily fare cap — no ticket needed. The Elizabeth line reaches Heathrow in ~30 min; Gatwick Express and Stansted Express cover the other hubs.
Day by day
Day 1
Day 1–4 — Full London highlights.
Day 2
Day 5 — Day trip to Oxford (colleges, Bodleian).
Day 3
Day 6 — Bath and Stonehenge combined coach tour.
Day 4
Day 7 — Notting Hill Portobello market Sunday brunch; farewell afternoon tea at The Ritz or Sketch.
Where to base yourself
Covent Garden / Soho
Theatres, restaurants and central sightseeing on your doorstep.
Kensington / Chelsea
Museums, Hyde Park and elegant townhouse hotels — great for families.
Mayfair / Marylebone
Grande-dame hotels, Michelin dining and boutique shopping.
Shoreditch / Hoxton
Design hotels, street art, cocktail bars and independent dining.
Best time to run this itinerary
May–September delivers long days, rooftop bars and open-air festivals (14–24°C). December brings Christmas markets, ice-rinks and Oxford Street lights. November–February is quietest with the best hotel rates; expect rain year-round and pack layers.
Before you go
Tap in and out with any contactless card — a daily cap applies automatically.
Stand on the right on Tube escalators.
Museums are free — donations welcome; special exhibitions still ticketed.
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