What to See in London in 4 Days: the Mini-Guide You've Been Looking For

A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting London in Just 4 Days

How many days do you need to see London? In our opinion, 4 days is the ideal amount of time.

It's always hard to decide what to see in London when you only have a few days for your visit, but with this helpful city mini-guide you'll be able to organise your schedule more easily.

WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON IN 4 DAYS:

There are some London attractions that you can't avoid seeing, such as Big Ben and Tower Bridge, but there are also some excellent museums to visit.

We've made a list of attractions to see during a 4 day trip to London covering the well known London landmarks as well as some of the more unusual aspect of the city.

London Museums You Must See:

Of all of London's museums, we can't miss out the British Museum, the National Gallery and the famous wax museum.

One tip: the British Museum and the National Gallery are both challenging museums so try to visit them on two different days so that you don't experience an art overload!

In case you aren't interested in any of the above museums or want to see even more during your 4 day stay, the Museum of Natural History is another great attraction.

Something You Mustn't Miss In London:

As well as museums, there are other must-see attractions in London. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey - the church where all of the British Royal Family were crowned and buried, and Buckingham Palace with its long tradition of the Changing of the Guard.

Take some time to stroll in one of London's royal parks such as Hyde Park or in its famous labirynth.

Unusual Things To See In London:

Add a touch of the unusual to your trip with some of these unique ideas.

If the idea of visiting one of the Royal Parks has made you long for a bit of green in this grey European capital city, we suggest that you visit Kensington Gardens where you can find a statue of Peter Pan which was built, according to the book, on the site where he came to land.

If you're a history buff, you mustn't miss Churchill's bunker. Located close to Buckingham Palace, it's a fascinating attraction.

If you're looking for more quirky things to do in London, we have another 8 suggestions for you in this article.

WHERE TO SHOP IN LONDON:

Do you want to spend some time shopping in London but don't want to break the bank? Then don't miss out on the markets in Portobello Road, Camden Town and Covent Garden. Here, you'll find stalls selling all kinds of things including many vintage items.

Why not visit Harrods department store? Browsing costs nothing, and then you can buy some cheap look-a-likes from Primark!

Find out more about the best London markets here.

WHERE TO EAT IN LONDON:

London is a great place to find street food from all over the world, from Mexican and Thai to Turkish. You can find all kinds of options here, but you need to know where to look...Here you can find out where to find the best Latin street food in London - but if you're going to the markets, play it safe... and save money!

WHERE TO STAY IN LONDON:

London has no shortage of accommodation from the cheapest to the most expensive. We have ranked all of the cleanest and coolest hostels in the London, but you need to choose the right district in London to stay too.

Our favourites are the ones that are centrally located and offer free Wi-Fi, such as the bright SoHostel and the Saint James Backpackers. However, if you prefer B&Bs, take a look at the Camden BnB which is very cute, modern and central.