Planning the Perfect Week in London: Seeking Your Expert Advice!
As I prepare for my upcoming solo adventure in London at the beginning of August, I find myself in the exciting yet daunting position of planning a week’s itinerary filled with cultural exploration and discovery. I have already secured my flights and accommodation—just a mere 50 meters from Russell Square station, which I hope proves to be an ideal location for navigating this vibrant city.
Though it’s my first trip to London, I am acutely aware that time will be of the essence, and with so much to see and do, it’s likely that I will have to prioritize my activities. After some research, I am leaning towards purchasing the London Pass for a few days, while also considering the convenience of the Oyster card for easy transportation around the city.
In an effort to streamline my plans, I have compiled a list of attractions that pique my interest, though I know it still skews towards traditional tourist experiences. My ultimate goal is to return in the future to explore the lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path sites that London has to offer.
Must-See Attractions
Free Venues:
– National Gallery (I may find myself visiting this one twice)
– British Museum (planning on one or maybe two visits)
– Natural History Museum
– Tate Modern
– Borough Market (replacing Camden Town)
– Chinatown
– British Library
– SOAS Gallery
– Notting Hill
– Wallace Collection
– National Portrait Gallery
– Considering a trip to Greenwich
– Taking leisurely walks and potentially joining walking tours or catching a concert
– Soane Museum
Guided Tours:
– Highgate Cemetery
With the London Pass (thinking about a 4-day option, or maybe 3 days instead):
– ~~Madame Tussauds~~ (the reviews are not favorable!)
– Westminster Abbey
– St. Paul’s Cathedral
– ~~Zoo~~ (not this time!)
– London Bridge Experience
– Frameless Experience
– ~~Windsor Castle~~
– ~~Pub Crawl Tour~~ (I’ll be visiting the pub solo!)
– Courtauld Gallery
– ~~Hampton Court or Kensington Palace~~
– Tower of London
– Shakespeare’s Globe
Having just returned from a trip to Florence, where everything was easily accessible by foot and I could visit numerous museums, I am now acutely aware that London presents