Day1
Day 1 - Royal London and Thames Views
approximately 4km£60-90
09:00
Tower of London
Norman fortress housing the Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warder tours. Arrive early to beat crowds that form by 11am. The White Tower contains medieval armor collections.
2.5 hours£33
Underground to Tower Hill (varies by starting point) - £2.80
12:30
Borough Market
1,000-year-old food market with artisan producers offering free samples and £8-15 meals. Busiest on Saturdays. Try Kappacasein grilled cheese and Bread Ahead doughnuts.
1.5 hoursFree entry
Walk via London Bridge (15 minutes)
15:00
Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
Gothic abbey where monarchs are crowned and buried, plus exterior views of Big Ben under scaffolding until 2028. Audio guide included with admission covers 1,000 years of royal history.
2 hours£27
Underground from London Bridge to Westminster (10 minutes) - £2.80
Lunch
Borough Market food stalls
Dinner
Pub near Tower Bridge