What your quote can include
- Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
- 4 nights of lodgingKensington or Bloomsbury
- Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
- Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
- Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist
Pick only what you need. Each part is quoted with current prices before anything is booked.
Trip overview
Dinosaurs, castles, river boats and royal pageantry at a family-friendly pace. When to go: May through September brings the longest days and warmest weather. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit London guide.
- Suggested base
- Kensington or Bloomsbury
- Fly into
- Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW)
- Trip style
- Family & history
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.
Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs and the blue whale.
- Natural History Museum and V&A. Two free museums side by side in South Kensington: dinosaurs and the blue whale, and the world's leading museum of art and design.
Tower of London
Beefeaters and the Eye.
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge. The Crown Jewels, Beefeater tours and 1,000 years of history, next to Tower Bridge's high-level walkways.
- London Eye. A slow rotation for views across the city. Sunset slots are popular.
Palace and parks
Guard ceremony and a family musical.
- Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard. Watch the ceremony (check the official schedule; it doesn't run every day) and walk through St. James's Park. The State Rooms open in summer.
- West End show. Musicals and plays in historic theaters. Check official box offices and the TKTS booth in Leicester Square for same-day deals.
Greenwich
River boat and the prime meridian.
- Greenwich by river boat. Take a Thames Clipper to Greenwich for the Royal Observatory, the prime meridian and the Cutty Sark.
Windsor Castle
A royal day trip.
- Windsor Castle day trip. The oldest occupied castle in the world, about an hour by train from central London.
Choose your comfort level
The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.
Essential
- A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
- Economy flights at sensible times
- Shared airport transfers
- The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace
Area to consider: Bloomsbury & King's Cross
Choose EssentialSignature
- A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
- Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
- Private airport transfers
- Guided tours and reservations for the key days
Area to consider: Westminster & South Bank
Choose SignatureLuxury
- A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
- Premium cabins where available
- Private transfers and guides
- Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations
Area to consider: Westminster & South Bank
Choose LuxuryPrices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.
Where to stay
Kensington
Elegant streets near the big free museums, Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.
Bloomsbury & King's Cross
Literary squares, the British Museum and great rail links, often better value.
Pricing and policies, up front
Your quote shows the total trip price, per person and for your group, with taxes and the mandatory fees we can see included. Anything paid separately, such as some resort fees collected at check-in, local tourist taxes or checked bags on some fares, is listed clearly.
Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure. Options vary by supplier, and we confirm them before you book.
Policies depend on the supplier and fare. We tell you the exact cancellation deadlines and any fees in writing before you commit.
Fares and rates change until they're booked. Some suppliers let us hold a rate briefly and many airfares can't be held, so we'll tell you what's possible for your trip.
You pay the travel provider directly, and RoamPlanned never takes payment for travel. How booking works.
Similar trips
Prefer a different pace? Try the 4-Day London Itinerary: Royal Sights, Museums & Shows, read the full London travel guide, or build your own London plan.
