Family-Friendly Educational Itinerary in London

Day 1: Exploring London's History

London, UK

9:00 AM

British Museum

Start your day at the British Museum, home to a vast collection of art and artifacts from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Take the Tube from your accommodation to Holborn station. The museum is a short walk from there.
Free, 2-3 hours

12:00 PM

Natural History Museum

Next, visit the Natural History Museum to explore exhibits on dinosaurs, nature, and the universe, perfect for both kids and adults.
Take the Tube from Holborn to South Kensington station. The museum is a short walk from there.
Free, 2-3 hours

3:00 PM

Covent Garden

Enjoy lunch at one of the many eateries in Covent Garden. Explore the lively market, street performers, and boutique shops.
Take the Tube from South Kensington to Covent Garden station.
Varies, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Buckingham Palace

Head to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a quintessential London experience.
Walk or take the Tube from Covent Garden to Green Park station.
Free, 1 hour

7:30 PM

Big Ben & Westminster Abbey

End your day with a visit to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, iconic landmarks of London's history and architecture.
Take a short walk from Buckingham Palace to reach Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.
Free, 1-2 hours
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Day 2: Discovering London's Icons

London, UK

9:00 AM

Tower of London

Begin your day at the Tower of London, a historic castle housing the Crown Jewels and offering insights into British history.
Take the Tube from your accommodation to Tower Hill station.
£25, 2-3 hours

12:00 PM

Tower Bridge

Walk across Tower Bridge, an iconic symbol of London, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the high-level walkways.
Tower Bridge is a short walk from the Tower of London.
£10, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Explore the reconstructed Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's plays were originally performed, and learn about Elizabethan theater.
Take a short walk from Tower Bridge to the Globe Theatre.
£17, 1-2 hours

3:30 PM

Tate Modern

Visit the Tate Modern, a renowned contemporary art museum housed in a former power station, showcasing works by modern artists.
Take the Tube from Mansion House to Southwark station.
Free, 2-3 hours

6:30 PM

London Eye

End your day with a ride on the London Eye, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline from its observation wheel.
Take a short walk from Tate Modern to the London Eye.
£27, 1 hour
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