What to do in London in 4 days
Prices checked in October 2026
London is expensive to sleep in but much of it is free: the major museums charge no entry. In four days you see the classics, the markets and a couple of very different neighbourhoods.
Itinerary
Day 1: Westminster
- Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (check the days).
- St James's Park, Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery (free).
Day 2: the City and the river
- Tower of London and the Crown Jewels.
- Tower Bridge and a walk along the South Bank.
- Borough Market and Tate Modern (free).
Day 3: Kensington museums
- British Museum in the morning (free).
- Natural History Museum or the V&A (free).
- Hyde Park and an evening in the West End (theatre).
Day 4: markets and neighbourhoods
- Notting Hill and Portobello Road (Saturday is the big market day).
- Camden Market and Regent's Canal.
- Free view from the Sky Garden (book ahead).
Approximate prices
- Tower of Londonofficial website≈ £35
- Westminster Abbey≈ £30
- British Museum, National Gallery, Tate ModernFree
- Tube with contactless (daily cap, zones 1–2)≈ £9
- Pub: main and a drink£20–30
- Hostel bed / 3-star hotel (night)£35–60 / £150–250
Prices change: confirm on the official website before paying. Those marked ≈ are approximate.
Budget per person
Lodging, food, transport and tickets for 4 days, excluding flights.
Budget
Whole trip
US$ 440–US$ 600
Per day: US$ 110–US$ 150
Balanced
Whole trip
US$ 1,000–US$ 1,320
Per day: US$ 250–US$ 330
Premium
Whole trip
US$ 2,000–US$ 3,200
Per day: US$ 500–US$ 800
Tips
- Pay for transport with a contactless card or phone: the daily cap applies automatically.
- Always tap in and out with the same card, or you'll be overcharged.
- Many theatres sell cheaper last-minute tickets on the day.
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