Day1
Day 1 - Royal London and Markets
approximately 5km£70-100
09:00
Tower of London
Medieval fortress with Crown Jewels and Beefeater tours every 30 minutes. Ravens roam the grounds freely. Allow extra time if visiting on weekends when crowds double.
2.5 hours£33
Underground to Tower Hill (varies) - £2.80
12:30
Borough Market
London's oldest food market operating since 1754 with 100+ stalls. Tartufaia sells truffle pasta for £12, while Monmouth Coffee draws 20-minute queues for single-origin beans.
1.5 hoursFree entry
Walk across Tower Bridge (20 minutes)
15:30
Covent Garden
Former fruit market now housing street performers, Apple Store, and overpriced restaurants tourists love. Performers appear every 30 minutes in the central piazza until 21:00.
2 hoursFree entry
Underground from London Bridge to Covent Garden (15 minutes) - £2.80
Lunch
Borough Market vendors
Dinner
Covent Garden area pub