Lonely PlanetAug 7
A perfect day in London
Spend the perfect day hitting London’s most popular sights and still have time to notice the city’s street-level details.
Peer through gates on way to Trafalgar Square.
25 things in this story
- St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipSt Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England,…
- Tate ModernArts centreIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
- London EyeSightLandmark passed on ferry.
- Tower of LondonAttractionRoyal palace with 1000 years of history.
- Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipExamine facade from outside if no tickets.
- British MuseumMuseumWorld treasures under one roof, free entry.
- National Portrait GalleryGalleryNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- Tower BridgeSightViews of the bridge from Coppa Club and The Ivy.
- Trafalgar SquareSightIt was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross.
- Coppa ClubBarCoppa Club offers a space for anyone to enjoy any time of day.
- WatchHouseCaféFormer warehouse serving cardamom buns and coffee.
- Thames ClipperPlaceCatamaran ferry sailing west to Westminster Pier.
- Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatreShakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which…
- Southbank CentreArts centreBrutalist landmark passed on ferry.
- 10 Downing StreetSightPeer through gates on way to Trafalgar Square.
- The Portrait Restaurant by Richard CorriganRestaurantBritish haute cuisine with views, set lunch menu.
- Covent Garden PiazzaNeighborhoodBoutique shopping, market stalls, buskers.
- London Transport MuseumMuseumGood spot for kids and transportation enthusiasts.
- BloomsburySuburbIt is considered a fashionable residential area, and is the location of numerous cultural, intellectual, and…
- Seven DialsNeighborhoodWalk via this area to the British Museum.
- Museum TavernPubHistoric pub opposite the British Museum.
- St. John cafePubCourtyard cafe next to London Review of Books.
- SketchRestaurantTop restaurant for fine dining.
- The National GalleryCafé
- The IvyRestaurant