London & Surrounds
Five days exploring the British capital and its charming surroundings. From Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, Camden Market to the West End, plus a day trip to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds or Stonehenge. This itinerary balances royal history, modern culture, and quintessentially British experiences.
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Expect 5-11°C (41-52°F) — cool & damp. About 10 rainy days this month. London winters are cold and dark but the holiday season brings festive markets and pantomimes.
We've adjusted some activities below for the current season.
Trip Highlights
A suggested shape for each day, not fixed times — you can reorder everything once it’s your trip.
Some activities have been adjusted for November weather
Royal London
- Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
- St. James's Park stroll
- Westminster Abbey
- Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- London Eye at sunset
Historic London
- Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- Tower Bridge walk
- Borough Market lunch
- Tate Modern art gallery
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre tour
Culture & Shopping
- British Museum morning visit
- Covent Garden street performers
- Afternoon tea experience
- West End theatre show
Day Trip
- Morning train to Stonehenge or Bath (Cotswolds weather-dependent)(seasonal)
- Guided tour of ancient sites
- Lunch in a countryside pub
- Return to London for Camden Market evening
Hidden London
- Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market
- Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
- Harrods or Liberty shopping
- Farewell dinner in Soho
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Rough budget: about $1,000 per person for 5 days, excluding flights