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Travelmania: 3 Days in London (Part 2 of 3)

If all you have are 3 days to see London; we highly recommend this particular website and their suggestions. It covers all the highlights and best if you have more than 3 days to fully experience the English and their ways!

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THREE DAYS IN LONDON: THE ULTIMATE LONDON ITINERARY

DAY TWO:

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BRUNCH

Londoners love their brunch. It’s the greatest meal of the day! If your three days in London fall on the weekend, brunching is especially necessary.

Friends of Ours is our top choice for brunch in London because everything they serve is delicious (times 1,000), thoughtful, fresh, and plated to impress. Pictured above is their Eggs Asparagus (two poached eggs, seasonal baby asparagus, beetroot and lime hollandaise, black sesame seeds, and beetroot sprouts, on seeded toast) and their Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs (in-house lime cured and green tea smoked salmon, with three scrambled eggs, on seeded toast). Brilliant!

Three Days in London

TOWER OF LONDON

Originally founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 to keep out hostile Londoners, the Tower of London still stands smack in the middle of London. The Tower of London is a medieval fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has been continually built and rebuilt over the centuries. While strolling outside of the fortress, informative signs bring the Tower of London’s history to life, and you’ll also notice how sections of the fortress look different than others, due to the reconstructions over time. If you’d like to tour the inside, you can buy tickets online, or upon arrival.

Three Days in London

TOWER BRIDGE

The Tower Bridge is another one of the city’s most famous and striking landmarks. After you’ve finished up at the Tower of London, you should make your way over to this bridge to snap lots of photos, see the bridge part for boats to pass underneath, walk across the bridge, and even go inside of the bridge to look down on London through glass floors and see the bridge’s engine rooms.

Three Days in London

INDIAN FOOD

Chicken tikka masala is actually Britain’s national dish, so obviously you should eat Indian food while in London. From spicy curries and flavor-packed samosas, to garlic naan and mango lassis, the Indian food in London is on point.

If you want to savor the best Indian food in the city, Dishoom is the place. We could go on and on about how delightful this place is, but you should really just try it for yourself.

Three Days in London

COVENT GARDEN

Come nightfall, jolly people fill Covent Garden, ready to eat delicious food, see theatre and opera performances, drink lots of beer, and enjoy the many street performances.

For a great night on the town, snag a reservation at one of Covent Garden’s best restaurants (Hello, Dishoom!), then see one of your favorite broadway shows (obviously, purchase your tickets well in advance), or enjoy a few hours of drinking and dancing with locals and tourists alike.

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Travelmania: 3 Days in London (Part 1 of 3)

If all you have are 3 days to see London; we highly recommend this particular website and their suggestions. It covers all the highlights and best if you have more than 3 days to fully experience the English and their ways!

Check out their website here

THREE DAYS IN LONDON: THE ULTIMATE LONDON ITINERARY

DAY ONE:

Your first day in London should consist of acquainting yourself with the most popular touristic sites, so that you can start to dig deeper, as soon as possible!

Three Days in London

PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, BIG BEN, AND WESTMINSTER BRIDGE

London’s monuments really don’t get any more iconic than the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben, and the adjacent Westminster Bridge. So it only makes sense that you start your three days in London here! If you’d like to, you can book tickets online for a Houses of Parliament tour inside of the Palace of Westminster, and if not, you can just admire the incredible architecture from outside.

Three Days in London

LONDON EYE

The London Eye is likely the most expensive attraction you’ll encounter during your three days in London, but the views really are worth it. One full rotation on the ferris wheel takes about 30 minutes, allowing ample time to spot all of London’s impressive landmarks and better acquaint yourself with the city. Though pricy, if you purchase your London Eye tickets online before your visit, you can save a few pounds.

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen, and it’s one of the only royal palaces still fully operating today. You can purchase tickets to tour the palace’s lavish state rooms and see its exquisite furnishings, sculptures, and paintings.

Before your visit, you should also check when the Changing of the Guard will occur, so you can witness this royal spectacle as well!

Three Days in LondonA view from Hyde Park/dabrat718

HYDE PARK OR GREEN PARK

Hyde Park and Green Park are both royal parks of London. If you’re blessed with good weather, a stroll, and a nice picnic or bike ride through the park will be a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.

If the weather’s not ideal, swap the park visit for one of the items in our “even more time” category at the end of this article.

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BOROUGH MARKET

For foodies (and anyone with an appetite), the Borough Market is the perfect place to grab a bite; it is the UK’s most famous food market, after all. Under the railway lines, the Borough Market bustles with people, as all kinds of stands sell dairy products, baked goods, fresh produce, and meat products. Meanwhile street food stalls serve up some of the best food in London! From artisanal chocolates and vegetarian Indian food, to creamy gelato and freshly baked baguettes, whatever you’re craving, you can find it at the Borough Market.

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