London itinerary: 4 days by area, with Tube routes
London is huge, and most first plans waste hours on the Tube crossing back and forth. Paste this prompt and your todo.is agent groups each day around one part of the city, mixes free museums with paid sights, adds a show or a market, and sends you a PDF you can follow on your phone.
The prompt
- Make me a London itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. We're staying near [WHERE YOU'RE STAYING]. Keep each day to one or two areas (Westminster, South Bank, City, Kensington, Camden, etc.) and give the Tube or bus route between stops. Mix free museums with paid sights, and tell me which paid ones need a timed ticket. Add [EXTRAS]. Give 2 food options per day, including one market or pub. Note which days have markets open. PDF please, emailed to me. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "4". Four days is a good first visit.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "3 to 6 June". Weekends change which markets are open.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "2 adults", "teenagers who love Harry Potter", "step-free access needed".
- [WHERE YOU'RE STAYING]: Hotel area or postcode, or "suggest an area" if you haven't booked.
- [EXTRAS]: E.g. "one West End musical", "a Premier League stadium tour", "a day trip to Oxford or Windsor".
Example result
- London in 4 days, 2 adults
- Staying near King's Cross · likes history, markets and one musical · Thursday to Sunday
- Day 1, Thursday: Westminster and the South Bank
- • Morning: Westminster Abbey (paid, book a time slot), then Parliament Square and Big Ben from the outside.
- • Walk through St James's Park to Buckingham Palace. Check the Changing the Guard schedule; it doesn't run every day.
- • Afternoon: cross Westminster Bridge, walk the South Bank past the London Eye to Tate Modern (free).
- • Evening: dinner near Borough or a pub on the river.
- Day 2, Friday: The City and the Tower
- • Morning: Tower of London at opening, Crown Jewels first before queues build.
- • Walk over Tower Bridge, then along to St Paul's Cathedral.
- • Afternoon: Borough Market for lunch (busiest at weekends, quieter today).
- • Evening: West End musical in Covent Garden. Pre-theatre menus around Seven Dials.
- Day 3, Saturday: Kensington museums and Notting Hill
- • Morning: Natural History Museum or the V&A (both free; some exhibitions are paid).
- • Afternoon: walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
- • Portobello Road Market is at its biggest on Saturdays.
- • Evening: dinner in Notting Hill.
- Day 4, Sunday: British Museum and Camden
- • Morning: British Museum (free), Rosetta Stone and Egyptian rooms first.
- • Afternoon: Northern line to Camden Market and a canal walk to Little Venice or King's Cross.
- • Evening: Coal Drops Yard near your hotel.
- Getting around
- • Tap a contactless card or phone at the barriers. Daily fares are capped, so you don't need to buy a Travelcard for most stays.
- • Use the same card or phone for every tap, or the cap won't apply.
- • Buses are often quicker than the Tube for short hops in the centre.
- Good to know
- • Most big national museums are free; donations are welcome.
- • Check each attraction's official site for hours and ticket rules before you go.
How to do it with todo.is
- Fill in your days, dates, hotel area and extras in the prompt.
- Send it to your agent from the Today screen in todo.is, or on WhatsApp, Telegram or email.
- You get a London PDF with each day's route, Tube lines and links to official ticket pages.
- Ask for edits ("add Greenwich", "less walking on day 3") and your agent updates the plan.
Tips for a better result
- Tell your agent your hotel area. Starting each day from the right Tube line saves an hour a day in London.
- Pair free museums with nearby paid sights: British Museum with Covent Garden, Tate Modern with the Globe.
- Ask for one rainy-day backup per day. London weather changes fast.
- Mention a Harry Potter, Royal or football interest and your agent builds a themed half-day around it.
London itinerary: FAQ
- How many days in London is enough? Four days covers the classic sights. With five or six you can add Greenwich, Kew Gardens or a day trip to Windsor, Oxford or Bath.
- Do I need an Oyster card in London? Most visitors just tap a contactless bank card or phone, which uses the same fares and daily caps. Check TfL's site for the current rules.
- Which London museums are free? The British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and Tate Modern have free general entry. Special exhibitions are usually paid.
- Can my agent find cheap West End tickets? It can search the official box offices and well-known ticket sites and give you links and seat options. You buy the tickets yourself.
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