Day 1
Morning
London Eye - board a 30 min flight on the London Eye and admire London from a height of 135m in one of 32 capsules.
Original London Sightseeing Tour and Big Bus run hop-on, hop-off open-topped bus tours of the city centre passing all the major landmarks (approx 2 hours) - catch either tour outside County Hall by Westminster Bridge and see what the city has to offer.
Lunch
The Chop House, Butler’s Wharf. Alight from the bus at Tower Bridge and take the stairs down to Shad Thames and Butler’s Wharf. During the week value for money set menus are available at this riverside restaurant.
Afternoon
See London’s most notorious prison and the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. A Yeoman Warder gives a tour of the Tower every half an hour.
Tower Bridge Exhibition - walk back to Tower Bridge and go up to the exhibition to see some of the most spectacular views up and down the river and learn about the history of one of London’s most famous landmarks.
Evening
Experience London theatre - from musicals such as Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia, to opera and ballet at the Royal Opera House and modern dance at the Sadler’s Wells, there really is something for everyone.
After the show have a post-theatre menu at Quod Restaurant and Bar in Haymarket, a lively West End restaurant which plays host to an incredible collection of modern art.
Day 2
Morning
Wander round Covent Garden, Neal Street and Seven Dials for a bit of shopping. You will find street entertainers and the covered market. If the weather is good sit outside and people-watch in the piazza.
Lunch
Board the Bateaux London or City Cruises lunch river cruise embarking from Embankment Pier and Tower Pier at around 12.15pm for a trip up the Thames and a three-course meal.
Afternoon
Head down to Shakespeare’s Globe, on Bankside, a tour will offer a fascinating insight into Shakespearean London and today’s working theatre.
Next door is the Tate Modern, browse the permanent collection or view one of their world-class exhibitions. Don’t miss coffee in Café 7, Tate Modern’s 7th floor café looking out over the Millennium Bridge and the newly cleaned St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Evening
Try Britain’s favourite dish for dinner - a curry in Brick Lane. Brick Lane, which is a market by day, is lined with curry houses and trendy bars. Café Naz and Bengal Blues offer good value for money meals. Have a few drinks after your meal in the Vibe Bar, the Big Chill Bar or 93 Feet East - which has a great live music line-up, and experience London’s nightlife.
Day 3
Morning
Go to the British Museum, London’s single most visited museum, featuring exhibits such as the 2,000 year old Lindow Man, Egyptian pharaohs and treasures from all over the world.
Afternoon
Get the Tube up to Camden Town where you’ll find Camden Lock Market featuring clothing, jewellery, arts and crafts and some of London’s more interesting characters. The market is a great place for lunch where you’ll find stalls and shops cooking food from all over the world.
Walk from Camden to Primrose Hill, for one of the best views of London and a great spot for a picnic during the summer or a few pints in one of the nearby pubs. Evening
You can’t come to London without going to a traditional London pub. Many of London’s pubs now offer great menus from typical British cuisine such as fish and chips to Thai. The Fire Station in Waterloo and The Anchor & Hope, on The Cut (also Waterloo) both offer a traditional pub environment plus a fantastic menu. |