3p open (maybe british museum or Harrods). 2hours at the Tower then I'd consider another non touristy option and visit Alexandra Palace. The British Museum is huge and fascinating and can trap me for a couple of days. We have 3 days in London on our next trip. 3 Day London If youve never been to London; you must do the Tower. 12..Visit Granary Square, dine at Dishoom then walk the Regents canal path ( past Gasholder park to Camden Lock Market. ) Days in London Always been a fan of yours. Thanks for joining me here on my blog and via Facebook. Windsor is is wonderful. To keep an English focus, head out to Windsor, Cambridge, Stonehenge, or Bath for one day. There is an underground (subway) station nearby but it will cost more time and money to get to the major sights. down load it and try it before you go , to see if would suit you. You could make a case for 'neat' architecture at Hampton Court as there is the original building and an added Georgian wing. Average time anywhere-to-anywhere is maybe twenty minutes, usually less, and once you get to three or four main nubs, everything else is within walking distance. Will arrive Monday afternoon and then have 3 full days Tues - Thurs, before flying to Germany on Friday around 2pm. As I travel with Rick Steves Europe Tours, research my guidebooks, and make new TV shows, Im reporting on my experiences across Europe. From this hotel you can also walk east along the riverfront and reach Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tate Modern Art Museum, and walk north across the bridge (Millennium Bridge) -Thames River Cruise (London Eye to Canary Wharf or Greenwich), Thurs I, too, would skip the London Eye and put that money toward visiting the Tower. Follow Toni's advice regarding the 2 for 1 deals. 3 Days in London. This is where the library for guidebooks and travel DVDs becomes your friend. Divide the list into 3 days. Purchase your entrance ticket in the gift shop. See our FAQ | Email tour@ricksteves.com Share Best of England in 14 Days Tour from $4,495 per person + air Single Supplement $825 Plus, who knows when, if ever, you'll be back. Start your day at the Tower Of London and enjoy it for a few hours. Which one would be better located as far as seeing the major sites, restaurants, etc. 1;30p/2pm Household Calvry Museum Tour Chelsea and Fulham have delightful high streets, pubs and usually, on Monday nights, Quiz night, which is super-fun and I would always take my visitors too. I've been to London more times than I can count or even guess at. Rick- I used to live in London and suggest that if you have a week, see some other parts of London. or do one before lunch, and go to the second museum on your list after lunch. To relax for free take a stroll through any of the several beautiful parks. Unlike Rick, I don't have much interest in where dead people happen to lay. Walk past or go in Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Walking distance to many of London's most popular sights, such as Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace (walk west across Westminster Bridge). Definitely visit the Design District by the O2 arena. If that option has crossed your mind then get to the 1/2 price ticket booth in Leicester Square and purchase a ticket for that night. Tower of London as soon as it opens (go In!!) 3 full days in London From there take a walk to the glass covered Leadenhall Market. I will be in London for 3 full days and want to make the most of my trip. In my search for a mid-priced hotel, I have found that Premier Inn is opening two new hotels in May/June. Harrod's - particularly the food court 7. Reading a guide to London would help you develop a list of desirables sites to research and winnow down. Besides some lovely homes, good BBQ, the Library and fountains what else would I enjoy in KC? Id like Rick to comment on the travel situation 15 and 16 April in Great Britain and northern Europe. It will be the best investment in your trip you will ever make. If you like history, another vote here for the Churchill War rooms (make reservations ahead of time) and the British Museum. Days in London Does anyone recommend taking a cruise down the Thames river? I am loving your blog Rick. Oyster Card Is Your Gateway to London "Rick Steves' London" is a great guidebook. With your short time, I would probably skip Hampton Court this time unless it is a must for someone in your party. Its on my mental list of places to go, but I haven't made it back there yet. Next ride the DLR to the Docklands (Canary Lane stop) for a look at Londons emerging Manhattan. Finally, Tube back to London. The three sights that would top my list would be: First day, Tower of London, be there in the morning when they open the entrance. It is also convenient to many tube stations and bus routes. Days in London Share. This is Day 85 of my 100 Days in Europe series. 10:30am Horse Guard Parade As far as places to stay, perhaps figure out what you most like to see and stay near there. History, art, shopping, nightlife, local color, architecture? We have to remember that since Mr. Steves is a student of history and is interested in how history has shaped us (as am I), that is what is informing his research. I always try and visit at least one place which is a bit quirkier than the predictable top spots - I like the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden for great social history. Troll through the maps it offers looking for the famous map of the entire Tube system. Another boat option is a cruise up the Regents Canal, which passes through tunnels and also through the London Zoo. Any place you stay within that area will be happily convenient to all the usual sites. Three Days in London However the traditional list would probably include: Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus; Tower of London and Tower Bridge (NOT London Bridge), St Pauls, Changing of Guard (Horse guards), walks past Buckingham Palace, the parks- St James, Green, Hyde and Regents. rulaurencio, the train between London and Paris (Eurostar) is quicker (2 hours city centre to city centre), more comfortable and stress free (one seat for the complete journey). Wednesday is impossibly full. What periods interest you the most? 3-day london itinerary And as I mentioned my partner already saw Tower of London so thats why we were skipping inside; Ceremony of keys is all sold out while we are there. London What is there to see that's worth that much? My wife and I would visit in April. Enjoy your travels and yes get an OYSTER card. 9:00 Tower of London (crown jewels first, then Beefeater tour and White Tower; note that on Sundays and Mondays, the Tower opens at 10:00). It's one of those places that I would highly recommend a guide so you understand the significance of what you are seeing. The Museums- National Gallery on trafalgar square can be done in small doses. Blue Badge Guides!! Days If you get there early enough before the crowds get heavy, you really can feel the history of the place. Just scroll down to it. When you know what you want to see, use a map to group the sights geographically by day, so you don't spend too much time running around the cities. The three sights that would top my list would be: First day, Tower of London, be there in the morning when they open the entrance. 1:30p Big Ben and house of Parliment walk by After nearly a week working on my London guidebook, Ive reworked my proposed plan for the best seven days of sightseeing in this exhilarating city. 2.) Hi, our family will be visiting London next month for 3 days and we are looking for some cool stuff to do. For a traveler who may not have the time or opportunity to get away from big-city London, an afternoon spent in Hampstead (easily accessible by Tube) provides a different perspective on English life. We're going to London? Share. Will you have been in Europe prior, or will you be getting off a jetlag inducing overnight flight from somewhere? The side walk and it will take you to the park. I lGraves of literary greats and more. Victoria & Albert Museum 8. Watch Rick Steves Video on vacationing in London he will give you an dea of a full and thorough itinerary. If that's all the time you had, what area should we stay in to make it most convenient to see main sights? Thus, it doesn't matter where you stay. How about northern Italy? Do what you can not to travel the week before Easter or Easter week because Heathrow will be a madhouse of horrifically long queues. Have a pub dinner before a play, concert, or evening walking tour. Thanks for your replies. Still to come: England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, and more. Walk along the Thames path I would suggest doing a hop on hop off bus on your first day as it gives you a great overview of the city. 9:00 Tower of London (crown jewels first, then Beefeater tour and White Tower; note that on Sundays and Mondays, the Tower opens at 10:00). but opens at 9:30am so not sure enough time to do it before changing of guards which we want to be at Horse Guard Parade by 10:30am to get decent spot. Hi, our family will be visiting London next month for 3 days and we are looking for some cool stuff to do. Westminster Abbey Especially around the Westminster area and the west side (Kensington, Mayfair, Belgravia). I have worked in London for years and never visited the Churchill War Rooms. We are not real museum-y people so we won't be doing that. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/modesoftransport/londonunderground/1608.aspx We are thinking of traveling to Hampton on our only half day (day 4). Day 4: 10:00 Tour the British Library; 13:00 Tour the National Gallery and Portrait Gallery. As I'm sure we will sleep a bit Saturday morning, I thought either a Thames Cruise or hop on hop off bus would be good and maybe a London Walks tour. I'm going to London for the second time and considering skipping Westminster Abbey again.
