4 Day Itinerary London: the ONLY one you’ll need!

London is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit, and it’s easy to see why. London and England have a fascinating history, unique architecture, a reliable transport system, and beautiful neighborhoods and green spaces. There are also wonderful day trip options, a short train ride from London. After living in London the last few years, my first piece of advice when traveling to London is that London is not England. England is a beautiful country, and traveling by train is easy for first-timers. I also wouldn’t recommend certain tourist destinations in London. Many are overrated and the hidden gems I’ll share in this post are well worth your while! If you want all the best advice on how to visit London from a local, here’s the only 4 day itinerary London that you’ll need!

4 day Itinerary London: A Comprehensive Guide from a local!

Day 1

All things royal including Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Gardens, swing by Notting Hill

Day 2

Historical sightseeing at the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral

Day 3

Visit the iconic Westminster Bridge and take in the sights of Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and King’s Cross if you can!

Day 4

Stroll through London’s free museums, see a show!

Is 4 days enough to visit London?

4 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in London. 4 days will give you enough time to see the main historical highlights, visit a museum or two, enjoy some of the beautiful green spaces, and maybe take a day trip!

How many days is ideal for a London trip?

4 days is ideal for a London trip, however, if you want to take advantage of visiting England and its extensive train system I would recommend staying a day or two longer. The popular cities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Bath are all within an hour or so train ride from London. You can even take a train from London to Paris in just a few hours, the possibilities really are endless!

How to get around London

The best way to get around London is on foot, the second story of a double-decker bus (try to grab the front window seat), or by train! London is a massive city, but many of its points of interest are within walking distance of each other. If it’s not possible to walk or is too far, the London subway system, or Underground/Tube, covers the entire city and beyond. If you’re in central London, you’ll most likely be a short distance from any Underground stop. The Underground looks complicated but is easy to master, I promise! It allows you to get anywhere in the city. Even if you have to transfer and take multiple trains, there are always detailed signs in the stations that can point you in the right direction. Plus, there is staff at almost every station in case you need help.

If you are planning a 4 day London itinerary, I recommend purchasing an Oyster card. An ‘Oyster card’ is essentially a debit card for the Underground that you can reload using your credit card. The cost for an Oyster card is usually less than £10 (Great British Pound). This is safer than always tapping your credit card or phone in and out of stations. If you choose to just tap your credit card, make sure you don’t have foreign transaction fees. Phone theft is a severe concern in London, and even happens to locals daily. I’ll talk more about that later in the post, so keep reading!

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Best Hotels in London

What is the best part of London to stay in as a tourist?

The best part of London to stay in as a tourist is anywhere in central London. I recommend a location near a well-connected train station like Kings Cross, Victoria, or Paddington (close to Mayfair). London is a massive city, and there are plenty of wonderful places to stay. Staying around a large train station near the points of interest you want to see will be most beneficial for your 4 day London itinerary.

Best Hotels in Covent Garden/Soho, London

If you’re only spending 4 days in London or if it’s your first time in London, Covent Garden and Soho will be the most central areas for your stay. It’s easy to walk to some of the best things to do in London from here, or hop on the subway. Keep in mind this area is very touristy, and accommodations will be expensive.

The Broadwick Soho $$$ • NoMad London $$$ • The London Edition $$-$$$ • Henrietta Experimental $$-$$$ • Hotel Amano Covent Garden $-$$

Best Hotels in Mayfair, London

Mayfair heading towards West London has some of the most beautiful neighborhoods and also the most expensive. It’s considered one of the most upscale areas of London with elegant Georgian townhouses, designer shops, and gourmet restaurants.

Claridge’s $$$$ • 1 Hotel Mayfair $$$ • Nobu Portman Square $$-$$$ • Brown’s Hotel $$$$

This is one of the best hotels in London since you can have five-star luxury without breaking the bank. It’s also located in one of my favorite areas in Mayfair, Marleybone!

Best Hotels in North London near King’s Cross

If you’re looking for a more affordable area to stay in London, you may find accommodations in North London near King’s Cross station a bit more reasonable. It will also be convenient to stay near King’s Cross because of its proximity to the station.

St. Pancras London $$-$$$ • The Standard $$ • Four Points Flex by Sheraton $$ • Great Northern Hotel $$-$$$ • Point A Hotel $-$$

Best Hotels in Belgravia/Westminster near Victoria Station

Even though the West London areas of Belgravia and Westminster can be more upscale like those of Mayfair, you can find reasonable accommodations near Victoria Station. Similar to King’s Cross, staying near Victoria Station will allow you to get anywhere within the central area of the city within twenty or thirty minutes.

Corinthia London $$$$ • The Berkeley, Maybourne $$$$ • citizenM London Victoria Station $$-$$$ • London Marriott Hotel County Hall $$-$$$

What do I need to know before going to London?

Always secure your phone and wallet

You may have seen on social media how popular phone theft is in London, but it’s entirely true. If you’re a tourist visiting a well-known tourist area, you could be targeted by bikers specifically. Their successful methods involve biking up onto the sidewalks and stealing phones right out of people’s hands. These pickpockets sadly don’t only target tourists but locals as well. My husband had his phone stolen from him right outside his place of work, in a very non-touristy area. Before traveling to London buy a lanyard for your phone. When you have it out and about reading directions or looking something up, make sure you have it secured to yourself at all times. It’s also why I recommend you buy an Oyster card instead of using your phone on the subway.

Try to avoid the Underground at rush hour

If you can avoid it, avoid the Underground at rush hour. The tube will be packed with locals commuting during this time. If you’re not up for the experience or an insanely warm ride in the summer it’s best to plan your travel around it. Also, when using an escalator always stand on the right, so others can walk by you on the left.

Wear comfortable shoes

Even though this next point seems fairly obvious, you’re going to do a LOT of walking when you’re in London. I live in London and some days get more steps in than I want to, haha! When walking is usually faster than bus and sometimes even faster than the tube, you’ll want to walk.

Always carry an umbrella

I usually don’t trust the weather forecast around London (the Weather app seems to be more accurate than The Weather Channel app) and always carry an umbrella with me. Even though you probably won’t experience a heavy rainfall, England is a very large island, and it’s not unusual for it to sprinkle even when the sun is shining. I also recommend bringing a light rain jacket. Pack a lightweight one to fit inside your purse or backpack while walking around. Then you don’t have to buy an overpriced poncho with Big Ben on it!

Download the Citymapper App

Before visiting London and using public transport, download the Citymapper app. This app was recommended to us when we moved. It allows you to view real-time updates for any London transport option and recommends the best mode of transport for your trip whether it’s taking the Underground, bus, or even walking. Google Maps of course does this, too, but we have better luck with Citymapper.

Day 1: All Things Royal including Buckingham and Kensington Palace

Watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace

If you’re not visiting London in June to September when it’s the only time of the year that Buckingham Palace is open to the general public, you can still view a ‘Changing of the Guards’ ceremony. This ceremony takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday around 11:00 and is weather-dependent. You will need to arrive at least thirty to sixty minutes early for a prime viewing spot, and keep that phone and wallet safe as pickpockets are known to target this area. The ceremony lasts around one hour.

Stroll through Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens and the lesser-known Italian Gardens are one of my favorite gardens in London. I always recommend this area to my friends and family when they visit. Stop at the delicious Harrison’s Coffee or popular Blank Street Coffee close to the Italian Gardens before you start your stroll. Depending on the time of day, you can easily take a bus or the Circle tube line between Buckingham (St. James’s Park or Victoria stop) and Kensington Palace (High Street Kensington stop).

Have Afternoon Tea at The Orangery

After strolling through Kensington Gardens and seeing the swans at the Round Pond, you can choose to visit Kensington Palace. I have toured Kensington Palace when the Prince and Princess of Wales were living there, but it’s no longer their primary residence. I don’t remember the tour being anything to write home about, however, I would recommend you enjoy their outdoor cafe or have afternoon tea at their Orangery Restaurant. The interior aesthetic is quite picturesque!

Shop on Portobello Road Market

Visiting Notting Hill and Portobello Road is frequently on London itineraries. I have been a few times and have never seemed to find anything special myself, but it’s a London icon. It won’t be a far walk or bus ride from Kensington Palace, and the neighborhoods of Kensington are lovely if you’re up for a walk around the neighborhood. I recommend the areas near Stanley Crescent, Landsdowne Road, or Elgin Crescent. The area near the Prince Bonaparte pub is also quaint. It’s close to the famous St Luke’s Mews and Notting Hill Bookshop.

Dinner at the Churchill Arms

This next pub is another London icon, but it doesn’t serve the traditional English pub fare. This flower-adorned pub is packed with Churchill memorabilia and was frequented by his grandparents. Book a reservation if you fancy Thai noodles and curry!

Day 2: Historical sightseeing at the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and St Paul’s Cathedral

Get Early Tickets for the Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the best things to do in London. Initially built as a royal fortress to showcase England’s wealth, it has historically been one of England’s most notorious prisons. It has housed the famous Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Queen Elizabeth I. Thankfully, the last execution to take place here was during World War II. The famous Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower since the 16th century, and most famously England’s crown jewels.

I’ve visited the Tower of London a few times, and one of the reasons I think it’s one of the best places to visit in London. It also has incredible views of Tower Bridge! I also wouldn’t tour the Tower of London without an official tour led by the Beefeaters themselves. You can also try this exclusive after-hours tour with the Beefeaters learning about the historic Ceremony of Keys.

Walk under Tower Bridge

As one of London’s icons, you can’t plan a 4 day itinerary in London without visiting Tower Bridge. You can tour the inside of the bridge and walk across the glass walkway. To save time, I wouldn’t recommend it. Since it’s a popular activity, you will need to buy a timed ticket. Even with a ticket, be prepared to still wait in line. As I said before, some of the best views of Tower Bridge are not from the bridge itself but the Tower of London!

Borough Market isn’t a far walk from Tower Bridge. If you want to visit for lunch, it closes around 4 or 5 pm, and is closed on Mondays. I think it’s become so popular because of its proximity to Tower Bridge, however I don’t usually recommend it. I’ve eaten here even at the ‘best stalls’ multiple times, and I don’t think it’s worth a visit. It’s also always SO crowded with nowhere to eat.

Lunch at Florattica London’s Rooftop

One of the best rooftop restaurants in London is Florattica. This spot isn’t far from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. If you’ve already visited Borough Market, you can make reservations just for drinks!

Visit st Paul’s Cathedral

An architectural marvel, St. Paul’s Cathedral has the second-largest dome in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. You will need to pay to enter the cathedral, especially if you want to climb to the top of the Golden Gallery for panoramic views of London. Don’t want to climb all those stairs for panoramic views of London? Head to the outdoor shopping mall, One New Change, across the way, and take their elevator to the rooftop terrace. You’ll be rewarded with free views of St Paul’s Cathedral and London!

Here’s an insider tip: don’t want to pay to enter the Cathedral? There are plenty of masses that are offered daily and even different cultural masses as well. If you attend mass, you won’t need to pay to enter.

Head to Oxford Circus and walk down Regent Street

Even though this area can get busy with tourists, it’s one of the most iconic places in London. Watch the red, double-decker buses passing through against the unique architecture. This area is mostly composed of retail shops and restaurants and is always very busy. If you’re not interested in shopping or don’t have time to explore, just plan to have dinner here.

Dinner at Sketch

Even though there are plenty of restaurants in London, this has both delicious food and an incredible ambience. You’ll find it right off Regent Street. I’ve dined here during the holiday season, and they even had a ballerina from the Nutcracker performing throughout our dinner. They also offer afternoon tea, rotating artist exhibits, and live music! They have a few different dining rooms to choose from, make sure to check out their website for more details.

Day 3: Visit the iconic Westminster Bridge and take in the sights of Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey

Take a train from King’s Cross

A great reason to stay near King’s Cross is because of how well connected its tube station is. Make sure to see the stunning St. Pancras hotel and train station. You can either take the Victoria or Circle line direct down to Westminster Abbey. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you can visit the Harry Potter shop and find the photo opportunity outside the shop for Platform 9¾!

The iconic Westminster Bridge and Big Ben

The view of Big Ben from across Westminster Bridge is one of the most iconic views of London. I recommend walking towards the ‘Memorial Wall’ which you’ll find as a location on Google Maps. You can also walk along the entire Thames, and will eventually run into the outdoor coffee bar ‘2 Love’. This is a view best enjoyed early in the morning if you don’t want to be surrounded by tourists.

Is the London Eye worth it?

Even though the view of Big Ben and Westminster Bridge from the entrance to the London Eye is another great view of London. It’s expensive to ride, and during peak hours, you may have to wait quite a while. I will say you can save quite a bit of money if you book your tickets ahead of time. There’s a similar view of London for much less, it’s somewhat of a hidden gem so keep reading below!

Find this hidden rooftop for views of London

Want a similar view from the London Eye for only £4 instead of almost £50? There’s a museum only a few minutes walk from the coffee bar 2 Love I mentioned earlier. This museum is called the Garden Museum. Even though it’s quite a small museum, it has a wonderful cafe open everyday from 10-4 and an incredible rooftop stair tower you can climb. You’ll be rewarded with views almost as good as you would see from the London Eye and for a fraction of the price!

Tour Westminster Abbey, or Don’t?

Even though Westminster Abbey is another one of the best things to do in London, it can take some time to tour. If you’re interested, this skip-the-line guided tour offers round-trip transfer from your hotel for not much more than a regular skip-the-line guided tour costs.

Here’s an insider tip: Similar to St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is a way to see the Abbey for free, attend a service! My husband and I attended the ‘Evensong’ service for Easter a few years ago, and it was an incredible way to see the Abbey. The Abbey is closed to tourists during these services, but you will still have to queue to enter, so arrive early if you want a seat closer to the altar. You won’t be allowed to take photos during the service.

Day 4: Stroll through London’s free museums

Natural History Museum 

The Natural History Museum is one of the best London museums to visit with kids. That being said, as an adult, it’s also one of my favorite museums. They’ve recently renovated their outdoor space, and it’s perfect for a picnic lunch or just enjoying the sunshine (if you have any haha)! Even though this museum is free to enter, it is best to book a time slot online before arriving since they do have separate lines for those with and without bookings. 

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the other best museums in London and is right across the street from the Natural History Museum. If you don’t have time to wander, stop at their cafe and outdoor courtyard. I think their cafe and courtyard is one of the prettiest out of all the London museums! Just be careful if it’s raining and you enter from the modern side entrance since it gets very slippery!

The British Museum

The wow factor of the British Museum is the atrium and the elevated cafe. It’s known that quite a bit of the museum’s art was stolen throughout history, if that’s the right word to use. It is considered one of the best museums in the world because of the sheer amount of beautiful and rich artifacts. But, to be honest, it can easily become too much. Since it’s free, you don’t have to feel bad about leaving whenever you want.

See a West End show

London’s theater district offers a variety of productions including plays and musicals. There are some shows like Wicked, Harry Potter and Cursed Child, and The Lion King that are continuously running in the city, but plenty of others that are only offered for a limited time! You can try the TodayTix app to easily get tickets.

Best Things to Do in London

Even though the itinerary above contains some of my favorite things to do in London and what I recommend to my family and friends, London is a massive city and there’s so much to do. Some of the other best things to do in London are spending a day at Kew Gardens, visiting Sky Garden’s rooftop, seeing a show at Royal Albert Hall, and climbing the Royal Observatory Greenwich to be rewarded with incredible views of London. These are all recommendations if you’re planning for a longer itinerary and not a 4 day itinerary London, because you just won’t have enough time to get to them all.

Best Day Trips from London

Harry Potter Studios Tour from London

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’ll want to seriously consider taking a Harry Potter Studios tour from London. You can book this incredible private guided tour or this tour with bus transportation. Keep in mind, with both of these tours you’ll have four hours at the studio only. When my husband and I visited, we spent almost 10 hours in the studios! We are pretty serious Harry Potter fans and took time to read anything and everything and even doubled back on a few things we wanted to see again. There is only one place to get butter beer ice cream, so get it at the halfway point cafe since you can’t get it after you’re done with the studio tour.

If you think you’ll need more time like we did, you can take a train from Euston station which is a stop away from King’s Cross, and then a shuttle bus that the Studio provides.

Cambridge

If you want to learn how to punt, go to Cambridge! Cambridge is not only known for its prestigious universities, but its idyllic punting experiences. The easiest way to describe punting it’s the English version of gondolas. Trust me, take a tour on a punt, enjoy the beautiful views instead of swearing and possibly falling in the river, and only after the tour and want to give it a go you can pay a little extra to try it yourself. Punting along the River Cam will take you along a scenic route. This route explores the ‘College Backs’ and even the famous Bridge of Sighs. Punting is one of the best things to do in Cambridge, but the college town is also very picturesque. If you have time to tour one college, pick King’s College.

Even though my husband tried his best to ‘punt’, it’s quite hard and I would recommend just taking this guided tour instead!

Oxford

Another university town, Oxford is famous for its university and the inspiration behind Harry Potter. Oxford’s Christ Church Tudor Hall was specifically used as an inspiration for the Hogwarts Great Hall set, and the resemblance is obvious! They used the main staircase and cloisters in the first few movies. You can also visit the Bodlein Library and New College, featured in the movies.

Even though you can tour all these locations yourself, here’s a private guided tour of Oxford that focuses on all the Harry Potter locations, and not just a few. If you want to do a self-guided tour of Oxford, make sure to buy tickets for each location in advance, since they will sell out if you try to buy them the day of (even the colleges).

Visit Blenheim Palace

One of my favorite places in England is Blenheim Palace. It is not only more beautiful than other English estates, it has plenty of scenic gardens and idyllic walking paths. It also has the best Christmas decorations I’ve ever seen with a yearly theme including Sleeping Beauty! One of their ancient trees on their sprawling grounds was used in the Harry Potter films, but it’s been featured in plenty of other movie and TV shows as well. One historical fact about the palace is that Winston Churchill was born here. You can easily reach the palace by bus or taxi from the Oxford train station.

Bath

If you want to step into a Jane Austen novel, head to Bath. Bath is famous for the inspiration for Jane Austen’s novels and its historical Roman Baths. It also has unique Georgian architecture and the cutest tea shops.

Best Restaurants in London

In a city as big as London, there’s no shortage of restaurants or food markets. This is by no means a comprehensive list, as there are plenty of highly rated fine dining and other restaurants not listed here. The restaurants below are ones I’ve personally dined at and recommend to family and friends when they’re in town. If you’re looking for others, Google Maps is a great way to find restaurants by location.

Flat Iron

A restaurant that originally started as a pop-up in Shoreditch, London in 2012, this brand now has several locations across the city and England. Its specialty is steak, but they also make an incredible cheeseburger. It is my husband’s favorite burger anywhere. Their menu is simple, but all the sides they offer including buttery mashed potatoes and cheesy mac and cheese are delicious. I’ve visited quite a few of their locations across the city and they’re all exceptional. You can make reservations online, and if you’re lucky you may be able to walk in during the day and get a table but don’t count on it!

Sketch

A unique and artistic restaurant right off Regent Street, they also serve great food. Even their bathrooms are quite famous, you’ll just have to see them to believe it!

Carlotta

Part of the Big Mamma restaurant group serving authentic Italian cuisine, Carlotta is located on Marleybone’s hip High Street. Even though there is outdoor seating, the interiors are worth the stop, at the same time retro over-the-top-80s and trendy. I’ve eaten at this restaurant a few times, and it never disappoints. Save room for their raspberry ‘Carlotta’s wedding cake’ dessert, it’s delicious!

Frog

One of the best fine dining restaurants in London, Frog is a celebration and artistic blend of British cuisine. This comes from a very high recommendation from a British foodie friend of ours.

Dishoom

I feel like I can’t write about London restaurants without mentioning this next restaurant. Dishoom is somewhat of a London icon, serving an extensive menu of Bombay cuisine, filled with character paying homage to the old Irani cafes. Keep in mind you can only make reservations online before 6 pm, unless you have a party of 6 or more. I wouldn’t advise any of their London locations until you have a reservation just because of their popularity and inevitable long waits.

The Churchill Arms

Even though I mentioned this restaurant before, it’s also worth mentioning that you should add at least add one traditional, British pub to your 4 day itinerary in London. There are plenty of articles debating what the best pubs in London are, but I will say I think some of the best fish-and-chips are at The Fellow near King’s Cross, and I love the ambience at The George on Strand Street. You really can’t go wrong, and I love using Google for reviews if you’re unsure!

Best Food Markets in London

London is known for its diverse and cultural food markets. As I’ve mentioned Borough Market above, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this popular market. I honestly don’t think the food there is that great and it’s always insanely busy. I really enjoy the Old Spitalfields Market and the Mercato Mayfair is literally located inside an old church!

4 Day London Itinerary with Family

Even though this 4 day itinerary London is friendly for those visiting with families, here are some of the best things to do in London with kids.

Enjoy Paddington Bear Afternoon Tea

Here’s a quick tour if your kids are excited to ride the red, double-decker London buses. This Paddington Bear afternoon tea is perfect for the littles ones. If they really love Paddington, they can see him in person at the Paddington Station as a cute bronze statue. 

Visit Legoland Windsor Resort

If any of your kids are Lego fans, this could be a perfect day trip for them. Legoland is only a half hour from Paddington Station. I highly recommend buying tickets online, and just prepare yourself for a Disney-like experience with a packed theme park and waiting in line. I would think it would be busier on the weekends than during the week.

Did you know you can visit Disneyland Paris from London? You would need to plan additional time for this, as even though it would be possible to do a day trip to Disneyland Paris from Paris, it would be advisable to do from London.

Is 7 days in London too long?

After living in London for the last few years, I would say 7 days would be too long to spend in London if you’re only planning to base yourself entirely in the city. London is a big and busy city and can be overwhelming especially for first-time travelers. 7 days would give you more time to see the additional activities I’ve recommended for best things to do in London, but this itinerary doesn’t give you much time to relax. If you’re planning to spend 7 days in London, I highly recommend spending a night or two near Oxford, wandering around Blenheim Palace, or even renting a car for a night or two in the picturesque Cotswolds.

Here’s a 2-Day Cotswolds, Bath & Stonehenge Tour you can take from London. You can also contact me since I am a travel advisor and work with some of the best and most luxurious properties and networks around the world!

How to get to Central London from the Airports?

The Oyster card works on the Underground trains (tube) and buses, but some specific trains will require a separate ticket. The best way to get from Heathrow Airport to central London is taking the Underground (recommended to take the brand new Elizabeth Line, or you can take the Piccadilly line as the cheapest but much slower) or the Paddington Express (faster, more expensive, and needs a separate ticket). To get from Gatwick Airport to central London use the ThamesLink train to multiple stops downtown and St. Pancras or the Gatwick Express to Victoria using a separate ticket. The best way to get from Luton Airport to central London is the Luton Express that can be booked online. The best way to get from Stansted Airport to central London is the Stansted Express that can be booked at the station.

Is London expensive?

London was recently ranked as one of the top five most expensive cities in the world. Even though London offers many free things to do in the city including its museums, it still is expensive to visit.

How much money will I need for 4 days in London?

Your flight and accommodations will be your biggest cost when visiting London. You should plan to budget at a minimum around £200 per person per night. You should plan to budget around £100 per person for food daily. For a 4 day itinerary London, plan to spend around £100 per person on transport. Even though many of the museusms are free, many of the activities like visiting the Tower of London or Kensington Palace are not, so keep that in mind as well.

Visit London during the Seasons

When’s the best time to visit London?

One of the best things about visiting London is that it’s really great to visit in all seasons, but maybe avoiding January to March. If you’re visiting during the holidays you’ll be greeted with incredible decorations. Spring in London brings beautiful blooms and its famous wisteria. Even though you won’t get as much sunshine and warmth as you would get in other summer destinations, it’s usually the season that brings the best weather. Autumn or fall in London also brings beautiful foliage, not as incredible however as New England!

As an American expat in London who moved from Boston, New England is known to have some of the best fall foliage in the USA and the world. Here are the best things to do in New England in the fall and the ultimate guide to visiting Vermont in the fall.

What is the rainiest month in London?

The rainiest months in London are October to January. Even though these months experience the most rainfall, keep it mind it’s not uncommon for it to sprinkle or lightly rain for an hour or a few hours during the day and stop. That’s why I recommend packing a sturdy rain jacket and a trusted umbrella.

Best time to visit London in December

London is known to have some of the best holiday decor in any city around the world. The Christmas decorations can be seen throughout the city in storefronts, restaurants, and of course the iconic Regent Street. Planning a trip to London in December will require you to book accommodations in advance, as this is a very popular time to visit the city. I don’t recommend visiting London for the Christmas Markets. We went to the one in Hyde Park, supposedly one of the best in London, and you can skip it.

What should I pack for London?

If you’re wondering what to pack for a 4 days London itinerary, you should definitely be packing a rain jacket, umbrella, and comfortable shoes. I’m not sure if it’s because London is just one big island, but the weather can change drastically, even during the day. When traveling I always recommend packing layers. If you’re looking for outfit ideas, you can shop my closet here!

Is London safe to visit?

London is one of the biggest cities in the world, but is still generally safe to visit. Phone theft is extremely prevalent in London, especially in prime tourist areas. I highly recommend buying a lanyard for your phone before visiting. Large train stations such as King’s Cross and Victoria Station also usually attract interesting characters especially at night. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unsafe to use these stations at night, but be smart. As with any city make sure to keep your phone and wallet close to you at all times.

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