2 days in London is enough for the headline sights, provided you anchor each day to one major sight and book it before you arrive. The plan below does exactly that: one anchor per day, a free alternative beside it, and an evening in a neighbourhood worth the walk. Admission for the 2 booked sights comes to about €59 per person, on top of a typical €90–€230/day.
Day 1 — Tower of London, then Shoreditch
Day 2 — Westminster Abbey, then Notting Hill
Day 1 — Tower of London
Morning. Witness 1,000 years of British history and see the Crown Jewels inside the Tower of London. — Entry from €28 — rated 4.6/5 by 4,895 Tiqets customers. Check tickets and times.
Afternoon (free). World-Class Museums — The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum and National Portrait Gallery are all permanently free. A full week of world-class culture at zero cost.
Evening. Shoreditch — East London's creative hub — street art by world-famous artists, concept stores, rooftop bars and the city's most innovative restaurant scene. The Old Spitalfields Market on a Sunday is unmissable.
Day 2 — Westminster Abbey
Morning. Visit one of the most renowned religious buildings in the UK. — Entry from €32 — rated 4.4/5 by 1,773 Tiqets customers. Check tickets and times.
Afternoon (free). Royal Parks — Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Greenwich Park, Hampstead Heath and St James's Park (with its pelicans) are all free. Greenwich Park offers the best panorama of London from the Royal Observatory.
Evening. Notting Hill — Pastel-painted townhouses, the famous Portobello Road Market and a village-like calm that feels worlds away from central London. Visit on a Saturday for the antiques market, Sunday for a quieter browse.
What it costs
| Day | Booked sight | From |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tower of London | €28 |
| Day 2 | Westminster Abbey | €32 |
| Total | 2 booked sights | €59 |
Prices are Tiqets “from” rates in euro at the time of writing and move with date and demand; the live figures are on our London guide. Meals, transport and accommodation are not included.
Best Time to Visit
May–June is London at its finest — long evenings, parks in bloom and the city at its most energetic. Chelsea Flower Show and Trooping the Colour make June particularly special.
Getting Around London
The Tube (Underground) is the fastest way around. Use an Oyster card or contactless payment — single fares start at £2.80. The Elizabeth line now connects Heathrow to central London in 35 minutes (£10.90).
Best window for this trip: May – Sep.
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