Background
Trip Planner Logo

London in 5 Days: A Journey Through Iconic Landmarks

Annette Wachtler

Annette Wachtler

20 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in just 5 days! Visit the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Sky Garden, Tower of London, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Natural History Museum, Harrods, and Westminster Abbey.

Day 1
+

$112

·

$ 22

London Hilton on Park Lane

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
$82
18 - 22 min

~

Directions

Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$30
13 - 20 min

~

Directions

Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 2
+

$75

·

$ 22

London Hilton on Park Lane

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$0

·

$ 15

London Hilton on Park Lane

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 4
+

$0

·

$ 22

London Hilton on Park Lane

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 5
+

$63

·

$ 22

London Hilton on Park Lane

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$63

Budget breakdown: $349 In total

Activities & Food:$250
Transport:$99