One Day in London

• Buckingham Palace (9:00am) - Buckingham Palace serves both as the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, which usually takes place at 11:00am.
• The British Museum (1:00pm) - Explore one of the world's finest collections of antiquities, including the world-famous Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
• The Tower of London (4:00pm) - The Tower has served as a royal palace, prison, and execution site, a treasury, a zoo, and a home for the Crown Jewels of England. Take a Yeoman Warder tour and admire the Crown Jewels.
• Piccadilly Circus (7:00pm) - One of London's busiest squares at the heart of the West End. It is known for its neon lights and its iconic Eros statue.
• London Eye (8:00pm) - Catch a stunning view of the London skyline from the top of the London Eye.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Buckingham Palace (2 hours, Free)
• The British Museum (2.5 hours, Free)
• The Tower of London (2 hours, £25)
• Piccadilly Circus (1 hour, Free)
• London Eye (1 hour, £27)
Total Estimated Costs: £52

Transportation

Transportation in London is convenient with the Tube, buses, black cabs, or private hire vehicles. The iconic red buses are an inexpensive way to see the city. A single fare on the Tube or bus is approximately £2.90.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you may want to add a visit to the Tate Modern or the Westminster Abbey. Don't forget to try some fish and chips and a pint of ale. If you have less time, consider visiting fewer locations or just enjoy strolling in the city's beautiful parks.

Airports

London has six airports, with Heathrow (LHR) being the largest and busiest. The city center is about 14 miles away from Heathrow. Other airports include Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), and Southend (SEN). You can take the Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express, or the Tube to get to the city center from the airports.