5 days in London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

National Gallery and Natural History Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd. (in Marlow) and Stanlake Park Wine Estate (in Twyford). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of The British Museum, shop like a local with Covent Garden, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our London travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Nigeria, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, Southend Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station and Ashford International Rail Station. October in London sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C at night.