3-Day London Itinerary
Day 1: Royal Heritage — London
Daily cost: $400
10:00 AM — Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Marvel at the Crown Jewels and learn about London's royal history in this UNESCO World Heritage fortress.
Category: Royal Palace · Cost: $35
Tip: Visit the Crown Jewels first before crowds arrive from river tours.
2:30 PM — British Museum Highlights
Explore ancient treasures including the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies in kid-friendly galleries.
Category: World Museum · Cost: $0
Tip: Use the family trails app for interactive treasure hunts through the galleries.
6:00 PM — Covent Garden Evening Stroll
Browse artisan shops and watch street performers in London's most charming cultural quarter.
Category: Cultural District · Cost: $0
Tip: The Apple Market has unique handcrafted items perfect for family souvenirs.
breakfast: The Ivy
Covent Garden · Classic British elegance, family-friendly atmosphere
Must order: Full English Breakfast, Eggs Benedict
Cost: $28/person
lunch: Simpson's in the Strand
Strand · Historic British institution, traditional carved roasts
Must order: Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding
Cost: $45/person
dinner: Rules Restaurant
Covent Garden · London's oldest restaurant, Victorian charm abounds
Must order: Game Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cost: $55/person
Stay: The Savoy
Strand · $220-$280/night
Day 2: Royal Shopping — London
Daily cost: $400
10:00 AM — Buckingham Palace & Guards
Tour the opulent State Rooms and witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Category: Royal Residence · Cost: $30
Tip: Stand by Canada Gate for the best Guard ceremony views without crowds.
1:00 PM — Harrods Department Store
Browse the world's most famous department store with its stunning food halls and luxury boutiques.
Category: Luxury Shopping · Cost: $0
Tip: Visit the Egyptian escalator hall and Diana memorial on the ground floor first.
5:00 PM — Oxford Street Shopping Walk
Stroll Europe's busiest shopping street from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus with family-friendly stores.
Category: Shopping District · Cost: $0
Tip: Use the quiet side streets like South Molton Street for boutique shopping without crowds.
breakfast: Fortnum & Mason
Piccadilly · Royal grocer, quintessentially British luxury experience
Must order: Welsh Rarebit, Afternoon Tea Pastries
Cost: $32/person
lunch: Sketch Pink Room
Mayfair · Instagram-famous pink velvet pods, modern European
Must order: Truffle Risotto, Chocolate Soufflé
Cost: $48/person
dinner: Dishoom
King's Cross · Bombay café atmosphere, exceptional Indian cuisine
Must order: Black Daal, House Lamb Curry
Cost: $35/person
Day 3: Modern Culture — London
Daily cost: $400
10:00 AM — Tate Modern Art Gallery
Explore world-class contemporary art in a converted power station with family-friendly interactive exhibits.
Category: Contemporary Art · Cost: $0
Tip: The Switch House extension has the best Thames views from level 10.
1:30 PM — Borough Market Food Tour
Sample artisanal foods and meet local producers at London's oldest food market with family-friendly tastings.
Category: Food Market · Cost: $25
Tip: Visit Appleton's for the best scotch eggs and avoid the weekend crowds.
4:00 PM — Thames Riverside Walk
Leisurely family walk along South Bank from Tower Bridge to London Eye with street performers.
Category: Scenic Stroll · Cost: $0
Tip: Stop at Gabriel's Wharf for unique artisan shops and river views without crowds.
breakfast: Aqua Shard
London Bridge · 32nd floor views, contemporary British fine dining
Must order: Smoked Salmon Benedict, Full English Breakfast
Cost: $42/person
lunch: Padella
Borough Market · Fresh pasta counter, authentic Italian street food
Must order: Pici Cacio e Pepe, Ragu Pappardelle
Cost: $18/person
dinner: Dinner by Heston
Knightsbridge · Historic British recipes reimagined, Michelin-starred excellence
Must order: Meat Fruit, Tipsy Cake
Cost: $85/person
