London 5-Day Deep Dive
Five days beyond the classics: Greenwich, Kew or Hampstead, the East End's street art, and a second day trip — London at local speed.
Trip overview
- Greenwich by riverbus
- Brick Lane's bagel institution
- Kew Gardens as the flexible day
Best time to visit
May–September suits the parks and river walks. August is festival-heavy; December adds lights, markets and ice rinks.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Westminster & South Bank
- ⛪09:30Westminster Abbey
- 🖼️14:00South Bank & Tate Modern
- 🍺19:00Southwark pub dinner
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Day 2 · The City & Markets
- 👑09:00Tower of London
- 🧀12:30Borough Market
- ⛪15:00St Paul's dome climb
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Day 3 · Greenwich & the River
- 🚤10:00Riverbus to Greenwich
- 🌐12:00Royal Observatory & the meridian
- ⚓16:00National Maritime Museum (free)
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Day 4 · East End & Street Art
- 🎨10:00Spitalfields & Brick Lane
- 🥯13:00Beigel Bake's salt beef bagel
- 🖌️16:00Shoreditch street-art wander
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Day 5 · Kew or Day Trip
- 🌿10:00Kew Gardens — or the Windsor/Bath rail day
- 🏛️16:00Farewell museum hour
- 🍗19:00Farewell roast
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 900 GBP for 5 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–September suits the parks and river walks. August is festival-heavy; December adds lights, markets and ice rinks.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in London are tourist-friendly.
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