How many days do I need in London?
We recommend 4–7 days to see the highlights without rushing.
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London
Royal parks, theatre-district hotels and Underground access to every corner.
Art & museumsTheatre loversFamiliesFirst-time Europe
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Planning your trip to London?
Quick answers built from our destination research — not AI guesses.
When is the best time to visit London?
May–September delivers long days, rooftop bars and open-air festivals (14–24°C). December brings Christmas markets, ice-rinks and Oxford Street lights. November–February is quietest with the best hotel rates; expect rain year-round and pack layers.
Who is London best for?
London is a great fit for art & museums, theatre lovers, families, first-time europe.
I'm a first-time visitor — what should I know?
Stay in Covent Garden, Soho or Kensington for walkable sightseeing.
Over London
London is a mosaic of walkable villages linked by the Underground — royal Kensington, theatre-district Covent Garden, riverside Southbank, Georgian Marylebone and design-led Shoreditch. World-class free museums, centuries of history and food from every continent make it Europe's most complete first-time capital.
Waarom London bezoeken?
London packs world-class museums, food from every continent and centuries of history into a network of walkable neighbourhoods.
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Alles wat u nodig heeft voor London
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Beste voor eerste bezoekers
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Ervaringen
Beste dingen om te doen in London
Eten, cultuur, avontuur en familie-ervaringen — samengesteld voor reizigers zoals u.
Beste voor cultuur & eten
Ontdek ervaringen
Vluchten
Vlieg naar London
Vergelijk luchtvaartmaatschappijen en routes wereldwijd met transparante prijzen bij het afrekenen.
Beste voor vooruit plannen
Vluchten zoeken
Autoverhuur
Auto's in London
Vergelijk huurauto's voor roadtrips, dagexcursies en moeilijk bereikbare gebieden.
Beste voor onafhankelijke reizigers
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Your Marhaba Trip Plan
London at a glance
- Recommended trip
- 4–7 days
- Best time to visit
- May–September delivers long days, rooftop bars and open-air festivals (14–24°C).
- Getting around
- Contactless payment (any card or phone) taps in and out on the Tube, Overground, DLR, buses and trams with a daily fare cap — no ticket needed.
- Recommended areas
- Covent Garden / Soho · Kensington / Chelsea · Mayfair / Marylebone
Top experiences
- British Museum — Free entry; visit late-opening Fridays for a quieter experience.
- Tower of London — Book online; Yeoman Warder tours are included.
- Westminster & Big Ben — Pair with a walk across Westminster Bridge to the London Eye.
- West End theatre — Same-day tickets available at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square.
Book your trip
Topactiviteiten in London
British Museum
Free entry; visit late-opening Fridays for a quieter experience.
Tower of London
Book online; Yeoman Warder tours are included.
Westminster & Big Ben
Pair with a walk across Westminster Bridge to the London Eye.
West End theatre
Same-day tickets available at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square.
Waar te overnachten in London
Covent Garden / Soho
Theatres, restaurants and central sightseeing on your doorstep.
Kensington / Chelsea
Museums, Hyde Park and elegant townhouse hotels — great for families.
Mayfair / Marylebone
Grande-dame hotels, Michelin dining and boutique shopping.
Shoreditch / Hoxton
Design hotels, street art, cocktail bars and independent dining.
Southbank
Riverside walks with Thames-facing rooms near Tate Modern and the London Eye.
Reistips voor London
- Tap in and out with any contactless card — a daily cap applies automatically.
- Stand on the right on Tube escalators.
- Museums are free — donations welcome; special exhibitions still ticketed.
Voor wie is London het meest geschikt?
Tips afgestemd op jouw reisstijl.
Eerste bezoekers
Stay in Covent Garden, Soho or Kensington for walkable sightseeing.
Familiereizen
The Natural History Museum, Tower of London and Thames river-boats are family wins.
Luxereizen
Mayfair and Belgravia hotels give afternoon tea and private-view access.
Budgetreizen
National museums are free; day-cap contactless fares keep transit predictable.
Reis-FAQ voor London
Do I need a visa for London?
Most EU, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese and GCC visitors enter visa-free for up to 6 months. Since 2025 all visa-exempt visitors need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before travel — apply at gov.uk/eta for £16.
Which airport is easiest for central London?
Heathrow (LHR) via the Elizabeth line (~30 min, £12.80) or Heathrow Express (~15 min, £25) is fastest. Gatwick uses Gatwick Express to Victoria (~30 min); Stansted and Luton are cheaper long-haul but 45–60 min out.
How much does an airport transfer cost?
Elizabeth line from Heathrow to central London is £12.80 contactless. Black cabs from LHR run £60–90; Uber/Bolt £45–70. Gatwick Express is £22.80 (single). Nightbuses (N9 from Heathrow) run under £2 on the daily cap.
Do I need cash in London?
Very rarely — contactless cards and mobile pay are accepted almost everywhere including buses (which no longer take cash at all). Keep £20 for tips and occasional market stalls.
How many days do I need in London?
Three full days cover the classic Westminster/British Museum/Tower loop; five let you add South Kensington museums, a West End show and a market Sunday; seven allow day trips to Oxford, Bath, Windsor or Brighton.
Is London good for families?
Excellent — the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A are free, Tower of London Yeoman tours engage kids, and Thames Clippers, Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Harry Potter) and the London Eye are easy family half-days.
What's the best area for a luxury stay?
Mayfair (Claridge's, The Connaught, The Dorchester), Belgravia (The Berkeley, The Lanesborough) and Knightsbridge (Bulgari, Mandarin Oriental) cluster the palace-grade hotels with private members' clubs and spa suites.
Is London safe for tourists?
Yes, with standard big-city awareness. Watch phones on the Tube (particularly Central and Piccadilly lines), avoid unlicensed minicabs, and use official black cabs or licensed rideshares at night. Central boroughs are well-lit and busy late.
Suggested itineraries for London
Editorial trip templates — a starting point for your own planning.
3 days
First-time London
- Day 1 — Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, walk to Buckingham Palace; evening West End show.
- Day 2 — British Museum morning, Covent Garden lunch, Tower of London afternoon with Yeoman tour.
- Day 3 — South Kensington museums (V&A, Natural History), Harrods, evening Thames dinner cruise.
5 days
London deep-dive with a day trip
- Day 1–3 — First-time itinerary above at an easy pace.
- Day 4 — Borough Market, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe; sunset from Sky Garden.
- Day 5 — Day trip: Windsor Castle & Eton, or Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Harry Potter).
7 days
London + English classics
- Day 1–4 — Full London highlights.
- Day 5 — Day trip to Oxford (colleges, Bodleian).
- Day 6 — Bath and Stonehenge combined coach tour.
- Day 7 — Notting Hill Portobello market Sunday brunch; farewell afternoon tea at The Ritz or Sketch.
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More ways to extend or combine your London trip.
Eurostar to Paris
2h20 direct — a classic 5–7 day pairing.
British Isles loop
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Perfect stopover with Dubai
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France
Paris
Boulevards, boutique hotels and left-bank cafés
Italy
Rome
Boutique palazzi near the Pantheon and Trastevere
Spain
Barcelona
Gothic quarter, Gaudí and Mediterranean beaches
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
Castle Rock, Royal Mile closes and Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Türkiye
Istanbul
Two continents, Ottoman palaces and Bosphorus views
Greece
Santorini
Caldera sunsets, whitewashed cliffside villages and Aegean blue
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Canal-ring townhouses, Golden Age museums and bicycle culture
Portugal
Lisbon
Hilltop miradouros, azulejo tiles, fado nights and Atlantic light
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