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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, historic sites, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Tower Bridge, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Victoria and Albert Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the London trip planning tool .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. In September, daily temperatures in London can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.