10 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary
Ten days in London lets you venture into the parts of the city that most visitors never reach — Oxford for a day, Hampstead Heath for an afternoon swim, Camden Market at its chaotic best, and the quiet pleasure of exploring a different London neighbourhood every day.
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Your 10-day London itinerary, day by day
- Day1
Tower of London and Borough Market
Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market lunch, Tate Modern.
- Day2
British Museum and Covent Garden
British Museum, Covent Garden, West End show.
- Day3
Buckingham Palace and Kensington
Changing of the Guard, Hyde Park, V&A Museum.
- Day4
Tate Modern and Bankside
Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark. Bermondsey Street dinner.
- Day5
Notting Hill and Portobello Market
Portobello Road, Holland Park, Kensington Palace.
- Day6
Greenwich Day
Thames Clipper to Greenwich, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market.
- Day7
The Shard and City of London
The Shard, Leadenhall Market, Shoreditch street art and dinner.
- Day8
Oxford Day Trip
One hour by train from Paddington. Walk the cobblestone lanes of the university colleges, visit the Ashmolean Museum (free), and punt on the Cherwell River in summer.
- Day9
Hampstead Heath and Camden
Morning swim at the Hampstead ponds (the men's or mixed pond is free). Walk across the Heath to Kenwood House. Afternoon in Camden Market — loud, chaotic, and brilliant for street food.
- Day10
Farewell: Shoreditch and Brick Lane
Brick Lane's Sunday market and bagel shops, Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch street art. Last lunch at a favourite restaurant and a final walk along the South Bank.
Tips for your London trip
- Use a contactless bank card or Apple/Google Pay directly on the Tube — it charges the same daily cap as an Oyster card with no queuing to top up; single fares with a physical ticket are significantly more expensive.
- The major national museums (British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, V&A) are free; budget accordingly so you can eat well instead — London's restaurant scene at mid-range prices is exceptional.
- Book popular restaurants and theatre tickets at least a week ahead; last-minute theatre tickets at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square can be legitimately discounted (day-of only, in person).
- Mind the weather and layer up: a light waterproof jacket is non-negotiable year-round; summers are warm but rarely hot, and rain arrives without warning.
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FAQ: 10 days in London
Is 10 days enough for London?
Ten days in London lets you venture into the parts of the city that most visitors never reach — Oxford for a day, Hampstead Heath for an afternoon swim, Camden Market at its chaotic best, and the quiet pleasure of exploring a different London neighbourhood every day. If you have more or less time, see our 5 and 7-day London itineraries.
What should I do on day 1 in London?
Tower of London and Borough Market: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market lunch, Tate Modern.
When is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is May–September.
Can I customize this 10-day London itinerary?
Yes. Open it in Planawai and the AI rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and interests. You can then drag stops, change times or ask for changes like "less walking" or "more food".
Build my personalized London plan
This 10-day itinerary is a starting point. Planawai's AI trip planner rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and who you travel with, with a map and cost estimate for every day. Free to start.