4 days · City break

London in 4 days

London in 4 days: neighbourhood axes, free museums and the ideal city-break pace without burning out.

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London is chosen, not completed

In 4 days prioritise walkable axes and one deep museum. National museums are free — use that and only book what charges (Tower, Eye if you want it).

When

May–Sep

More light and parks. Book West End shows.

Winter

Christmas markets and indoor museums; short days.

Jan–Mar

Often cheaper on hotels.

Budget / day

€100–200

Hotel

€35–65

Food

€10–25

Tube

€150–280

Total

4 axes

Day 1

River classics

Westminster, South Bank and a bridge sunset.

  • Walk the South Bank — London clicks better than 5 Tube hops.
Day 2

Deep museum day

British Museum OR National Gallery OR Tate Modern — only one.

  • Free + donation. Leave afternoon for Covent Garden or Soho.
Day 3

Creative East

Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Columbia Road (Sunday) or Canary Wharf contrast.

  • Street food > chains. A local pub closes the day.
Day 4

Your call

Tower + Borough Market, Windsor, or Notting Hill + Hyde Park.

  • If Tower: buy online. If market: go early.

Practical London

Oyster / contactless

Same bank card all day. Daily caps save you.

Where to stay

South Bank, Kings Cross or Shoreditch by vibe and budget.

Food

Markets (Borough, Maltby) + one pub with decent food.

Rain

Always have an indoor Plan B. Compact umbrella > fashion victim.

Tips

15 paid attractions

London eats budgets. Pick 1–2 paid sights.

One free museum for real

2–3 hours in one > selfies at five doors.

Theatre

West End: check day seats / lottery for price.

Taxis everywhere

Tube + walking wins. Taxi only with bags or late night.

Checklist

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