UK Itinerary

The Perfect 5-Day London Itinerary

London 🇬🇧 · Built from 59 real traveler plans · 38 spots

Borough MarketWestminster AbbeyTower of LondonTower Bridge

London is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 59 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 38+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for London.

5-Day London Itinerary

Day 1

Borough Market
Borough Market
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 48 travelers
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 42 travelers
Tower of London
Tower of London
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 40 travelers
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 36 travelers
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 34 travelers

Day 2

Hyde Park
Hyde Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 26 travelers
St. James's Park
St. James's Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 24 travelers
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 23 travelers
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 20 travelers
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 20 travelers

Day 3

Harrods
Harrods
other · ★ 4.4 · saved by 20 travelers
British Museum
British Museum
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 19 travelers
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 19 travelers
Regent's Park
Regent's Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 17 travelers
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
other · ★ 4.7 · saved by 17 travelers

Day 4

Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 17 travelers
The British Museum
The British Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 16 travelers
Padella
Padella
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 15 travelers
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 14 travelers
Dishoom Covent Garden
Dishoom Covent Garden
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 13 travelers

Day 5

Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 13 travelers
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 13 travelers
National Gallery
National Gallery
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 12 travelers
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 12 travelers
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 12 travelers

Top Things to Do in London

  • Westminster Abbey — ★ 4.6 (saved by 42 travelers)
  • Tower of London — ★ 4.7 (saved by 40 travelers)
  • Tower Bridge — ★ 4.8 (saved by 36 travelers)
  • Buckingham Palace — ★ 4.5 (saved by 34 travelers)
  • Hyde Park — ★ 4.7 (saved by 26 travelers)
  • St. James's Park — ★ 4.7 (saved by 24 travelers)
  • Natural History Museum — ★ 4.4 (saved by 23 travelers)
  • Trafalgar Square — ★ 4.6 (saved by 20 travelers)

Where to Eat in London

  • Borough Market — ★ 4.6
  • Padella — ★ 4.5
  • Dishoom Covent Garden — ★ 4.7
  • The Wolseley — ★ 4

London Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in London?

Most travelers planning London on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Borough Market, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in London?

Based on 59 real London itineraries, the most-saved spots are Borough Market, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park.

Where should I eat in London?

The most-saved places to eat in London are Borough Market, Padella, Dishoom Covent Garden, The Wolseley.

Is London worth visiting?

London is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 59 traveler itineraries covering 38+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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