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If you\u2019re planning a first trip to London, this 5-day itinerary for London will help make the most of your time. From iconic landmarks to cultural experiences, and all the best stay and dining experiences, this itinerary covers it all to create an unforgettable trip. Let\u2019s dive into the details day-by-day to help you plan a great trip to London. If you\u2019re traveling with kids we\u2019ll give you all the best attractions, free things to do, and the best playgrounds in London.<\/p>\n

Some attractions will require advance tickets or reservations, which will be noted. There are also attractions only open on certain days of the week so pay close attention to this as you might need to switch the order around to accommodate. We hope this 5-day itinerary for London gives you everything you need to plan an amazing trip.<\/p>\n

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How to spend 5 days in London? Let\u2019s go!<\/h2>\n

Day 1 in London<\/h2>\n

For arrival transportation, stay ideas and luggage storage options see the FAQ section<\/a> <\/strong>at the end.<\/p>\n

On this first day in London consider there could be flight delays so keep things flexible when planning. If you\u2019ll be battling jet lag try to plan an activity that\u2019s engaging to keep everyone awake but that is not overly strenuous or expensive in case plans need to change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hop-on-hop-off buses in London <\/h3>\n

Explore London aboard an iconic red double-decker hop-on-hop-off bus that hits all the major sights. Most buses have covered and uncovered spaces that are flexible with weather changes. London has particularly great tours that can help provide a good overview of the city early in your visit. Book in advance or wait until the day of at the first stop. There are many options available so advance booking is not required for this one.<\/p>\n

City Sightseeing<\/a> offers a comprehensive tour of the city\u2019s landmarks and\u00a0note the free cancellation is before 24 hours so would not help on the day of.
Big Bus Tours<\/a> offers various tour options including a river cruise add-on and night tour options. Save by booking online.
*Note we first booked with Toot Buses but they came so infrequently we switched to City Sightseeing and had no problem.<\/p>\n

The bus gives you a taste of all the major sights in central London such as Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Jubilee Garden, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Borough Market, Graffiti Tunnel, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to keep everyone awake, getting off the bus near these fun stops will ensure a home run for day one. Check out the Jubilee Gardens playground <\/strong>and London Eye<\/strong> which provide a great glimpse of what London has to offer. The Graffiti Tunnel<\/strong> is also a fun stop for day one. Unless you\u2019re tight on time save the tours and longer visits for other days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other options for the first day in London<\/h4>\n