2 days in London: itinerary with prices (2026)
Two days covers London's core without rushing: one day for the Tower of London and the City and Westminster's coronation church and cathedral, one day for the free Bloomsbury and Bankside museums and a ride on the London Eye. Each day below leads with a stops table — entrance fee, time needed and a note — so the plan is visible at a glance.
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London's Underground and bus network make both days easy without a car. Prices are standard adult admission for 2026 — book the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral online in advance, and expect the free museums to recommend a timed entry slot at peak times.
Day 1 — Tower, City and Westminster
Start at the Tower of London for the Crown Jewels, head west to St Paul's Cathedral, then finish at Westminster Abbey near the Houses of Parliament. Day 1's named entrance fees (St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey) come to £58; the Tower of London is ticketed separately with prices that vary by date — book ahead on the official Historic Royal Palaces site, as on-the-day tickets cost more.
| Stop | Entrance | Time needed | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower of London | Ticketed — book online | 2–3 hrs | Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warder tours included; book ahead, on-the-day price is higher |
| St Paul's Cathedral | £27 | 1.5–2 hrs | Closed to sightseers on Sundays; dome galleries and crypt included |
| Westminster Abbey | £31 | 1.5–2 hrs | Closed to sightseers on Sundays; a £27.13 promotional rate applies 25 Jun–1 Sep 2026 |
Day 2 — Free museums and the South Bank
Spend the morning at the British Museum, then head south across the river toward Bankside for Tate Modern and the London Eye. Day 2's only named fee is the London Eye, from £29 online — both museums are free.
| Stop | Entrance | Time needed | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Museum | Free | 2–3 hrs | The Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures; free timed entry recommended at peak times |
| Tate Modern | Free | 1.5–2.5 hrs | Modern and contemporary art in the former Bankside Power Station |
| London Eye | From £29 | 30–45 min | Online price varies with demand; walk-up price from £39 |
What 2 days in London costs
Named fees below are standard adult admission; the Tower of London is excluded from the totals because its price varies by date — check the official site when you book. Add public transport (Oyster or contactless pay-as-you-go) and meals on top of the figures below.
| Item | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 named fees (St Paul's Cathedral + Westminster Abbey) | £58 |
| Day 2 named fee (London Eye) | From £29 |
| Both days combined (named fees only, excludes the Tower of London) | From £87 |
| Free-sights-only version (British Museum + Tate Modern, skip the Eye and Tower) | Free |
| Tower of London | Ticketed — check official site |
More on London
Reading and Guildford are both under 45 minutes from central London by rail and each run their own Christmas markets in December — worth adding on if the trip extends past 2 days.
FAQ
- Is 2 days enough for London?
- Yes for the core covered here — the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, Tate Modern and the London Eye. Add a day for Buckingham Palace's State Rooms (open only 9 Jul–27 Sep 2026), the Natural History Museum, or a day trip out of the centre.
- How much are entrance fees in London?
- The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern and Natural History Museum are all free. Paid sights here are moderate: St Paul's Cathedral £27, Westminster Abbey £31, the London Eye from £29. The Tower of London is ticketed separately with date-based pricing — check the official site when you book.
- Do you need to book anything in advance for London?
- Booking ahead is recommended rather than required: the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral all sell timed tickets online, and the free museums recommend a timed slot at peak times. Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral are both closed to sightseers on Sundays.
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