How to spend 8 days in London

📍 Itinerary Overview London is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and modern charm. In 8 days, you’ll have plenty of time to explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, world-class museums, and neighborhoods each with their own character. This itinerary offers a balanced mix of sightseeing, local experiences, and time to relax. 🚩 Sightseeing Route Day 1: Arrival & settle in – explore Covent Garden & Soho Day 2: Westminster – Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace Day 3: South Bank – London Eye, Tate Modern, Borough Market Day 4: Museum Day – British Museum, Natural History Museum, V&A Day 5: Day trip – Windsor, Oxford, or Stonehenge Day 6: East London – Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Columbia Road Flower Market Day 7: Camden Market, Regent’s Park, and Primrose Hill Day 8: Shopping & wrap-up – Oxford Street, Harrods, afternoon tea 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions Tower of London Buckingham Palace The British Museum London Eye Westminster Abbey Tower Bridge Camden Market St. Paul’s Cathedral Notting Hill 🚇 Transportation The London Underground (Tube) is the most efficient way to get around. Get an Oyster Card or use contactless payment for easy access to public transport. Buses and walking tours are also great ways to explore the city at street level. 📷 Photo Spots Tower Bridge at sunset The view from the Sky Garden (free entry!) Notting Hill colorful houses Millennium Bridge with St. Paul’s in the background Abbey Road crossing Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard 🍜 Local Cuisine Traditional: Fish & chips, full English breakfast, Sunday roast Street food: Borough Market, Camden Market International: Brick Lane for curry, Chinatown for dim sum, Soho for everything else Sweets: Afternoon tea, scones with clotted cream, sticky toffee pudding 🏠 Accommodation Choose based on your budget and style: Luxury: The Savoy, The Langham Mid-range: Z Hotels, Premier Inn (great central locations) Budget: Hostels in King’s Cross, budget hotels in Paddington Local feel: Airbnb in Notting Hill, Shoreditch, or Southbank 💡 Tips Book major attractions in advance to skip lines Most museums are free! Donations are appreciated Always stand on the right on escalators in the Tube London weather is unpredictable – bring a compact umbrella Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated (10–12% is standard in restaurants) Walk when you can – you’ll discover hidden gems everywhere