London First-Time Classics in

Cover the three core areas of Westminster, the Tower of London and the South Bank, and the British Museum in three days, organized by district.

Day one covers the royal and parliamentary district; day two takes in the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, then walks along the South Bank to St Paul's; day three covers the British Museum and Trafalgar Square before departing. Staying in Covent Garden for the whole trip means most journeys are on foot or by Tube. The pace is brisk without crossing the city back and forth, suiting first-time visitors with limited time. At the museum, focus on the key galleries.

Summer has long daylight and big crowds. In winter, the Changing of the Guard is held every other day, so check the schedule before you leave.

Day by day

Day 1 · Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace

London（Westminster Abbey、Buckingham Palace、Palace of Westminster & Big Ben、London Eye）

Take the Elizabeth line or Piccadilly line from Heathrow into the city, about 1 hour. After dropping off your luggage, explore the Westminster area on foot.

Westminster Abbey is closed to visitors on Sundays, so book a time slot online.

Stay: Covent Garden

Day 2 · Tower of London and the South Bank

London（Tower of London、Tower Bridge、Borough Market、Tate Modern、St Paul's Cathedral）

Take the Tube to Tower Hill, then cross Tower Bridge and walk along the South Bank to Borough Market and Tate Modern. Cross the Millennium Bridge to St Paul's. About 4 km on foot in total.

Arrive at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London as soon as it opens for a shorter queue.

Stay: Covent Garden

Day 3 · British Museum and Trafalgar Square

London（British Museum、Covent Garden、Trafalgar Square、National Gallery）

Walk to the British Museum in the morning. In the afternoon, walk through Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. In the evening, take the Tube to the airport, about 1 hour.

Admission to the British Museum is free, but book a timed entry slot during peak season.

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