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London.

Royal history. Riverside afternoons.

Start with the Tower of London, then leave time for the Thames. Build each day around one area so the journey between sights becomes part of the visit.

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The City of London skyline across the River Thames, photographed in 2018
Photo: Tristan Surtel / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
First visit

Our suggestion: 3–4 days

Start here

Tower of London and the river

Allow at the Tower

Our suggestion: 3–4 hours

Plan the sequence

London in one or two days

Use the Tower as one half-day anchor, with room for lunch and a riverside walk. These are flexible itinerary suggestions.

Visit order

Tower first, riverside afterwards

Start with your booked Tower visit. Afterwards, take a break by the Thames and enjoy the outside view of nearby Tower Bridge. The bridge exhibition is a separate attraction.

Plan your Tower visit

One or two days

Give the bridge its own time

For one day, focus on the Tower of London and the river. With two days, give Tower Bridge its own shorter visit and leave room for another neighbourhood. Book the two attractions separately.

Explore Tower Bridge tickets

Rain or children

Plan for indoor and outdoor time

The Tower mixes exhibitions with open courtyards. Pack a waterproof layer, choose a few highlights with children and allow a proper meal break after leaving.

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