The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary for Your First Time in London

Morning: Visit Notting Hill. Well-known for its array of colourful houses, grab a coffee and pastry from GAIL’s and wonder around the markets to experience all the neighbourhood has to offer.

Afternoon: Get the tube to Victoria and walk to Buckingham Palace. From there, continue to walk along The Mall towards Trafalgar square. From there, you can take a five minute walk to Bun House in Chinatown to have a bit of lunch. After the pit stop, continue walking along Whitehall to see 10 Downing Street, Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Make your way to Westminster Bridge to see the London Eye. Walk over the bridge and take in the scenic views of London. On the other side of the bridge you will arrive at a picture perfect spot with Big Ben and the Thames, as well as taking some time to reflect at the National Covid Memorial Wall.

Evening: Go to Borough Market and experience what the stalls have to offer. Get some traditional fish and chips at Fish!, which you can get to takeaway or eat in. From there, walk along London Bridge where you can get the best views of Tower Bridge and The Shard. Take a 10 minute walk from the other side of the bridge to Madison, a rooftop bar and restaurant. Up here you get great views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London skyline. Order a cocktail and enjoy the sunset.

Morning: Head to Knightsbridge and begin the day at Harrods. This department store has so much to offer so make sure to explore as much as you can. Grab a coffee and croissant at the Prada Caffe inside Harrods.

Afternoon: A short 15-minute walk away is the Natural History Museum (pre-book ticket online) and the V&A. Both of these are free so take full advantage of everything they have to offer. Once you have finished there, take a short tube ride to High Street Kensington for some Afternoon Tea at Candella Tea Room. Here you can enjoy traditional English tea in a quaint and relaxed environment.

Evening: After, get on the tube from High Street Kensington to Piccadilly Circus. From here you can see Piccadilly Circus and then walk along Regent Street. Make sure you also walk down Carnaby, Bond and Oxford Street’s. Along Oxford Street is another department store, Selfridges. Explore the store before heading to Alto By San Carlo, an Italian restaurant on located on the rooftop of the store, for some dinner.

Morning: Make a brunch reservation at Sketch, a quirky restaurant in Soho, designed by various artists. Famous for its ‘egg-shaped’ toilets, you don’t want to miss this and the other pieces of art on offer. Afterwards, take a 15-minute walk to Covent Garden. Here you will find an array of shops and markets, as well as street performances.

Afternoon: Another 15-minute walk away is the British Museum. Its permanent collection is the largest in the world, so reserve a few hours of the day to see as much as possible. Later on, make your way over to Shoreditch. This area is full of independent shops and stalls, so take your time and ensure you see as much as possible.

Evening: Whilst in Shoreditch, find a traditional English pub for some dinner. Get a few pints and really soak in a key aspect of British culture Later on, end the evening at Ballie Ballerson, the famous ball pit cocktail bar. Order some retro themed cocktails and enjoy the atmosphere.