London 5-Day Must-Mark Travel Guide

London 5-Day Cultural Stroll Guide｜A British Journey Through History and Modernity✨

Day 1
📍British Museum - Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG
Opens at 10 AM, free admission. Must-see: Rosetta Stone and Chinese collections.
Tip: Open until 8:30 PM on Fridays, fewer crowds for a better experience.

📍Covent Garden - Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF
An artsy neighborhood with street performances and antique markets worth seeing.
Recommended restaurant: Dishoom (Indian cuisine), remember to book in advance!

Day 2
📍Westminster Abbey - 20 Deans Yd, SW1P 3PA
Visit the coronation site of British monarchs, recommended to queue at 9 AM.
Nearby attractions: Parliament and Big Ben within walking distance.

📍Thames River Cruise - Departing from London Eye Pier
Recommended to choose the dusk cruise to enjoy the night views on both sides.

Day 3
📍Sherlock Holmes Museum - 221b Baker St, NW1 6XE
A must-visit for detective fans, recreating scenes from the novels (ticket £15).
Nearby dining: English afternoon tea at The Marylebone.

Day 4
📍The Shard Viewing Platform - 32 London Bridge St, SE1 9SG
London’s highest viewing platform, recommended to book the sunset slot.
Downstairs Borough Market offers plenty of authentic snacks.

Day 5
📍Notting Hill Market - Portobello Rd, W11 1LJ
Weekend antique market is great for browsing, recommended bookstore filming location from the movie "Notting Hill."

🏨Hotel Recommendations:
The Ned (a vintage hotel converted from a bank)
The Savoy (a century-old legendary hotel)

🍔Food List:
• Dishoom’s black daal
• Flat Iron’s affordable steak
• Peggy Porschen’s trendy cupcakes

(Reminder: No signal in London Underground, download offline maps in advance; most museums closed on Mondays; remember to bring a power adapter) Thames River Cruise Borough Market The Shard Viewing Platform