London in 2 days: my itinerary

If you want to know what 2 days in Londonyou've come to the right place.

Today, we focus on what you can do during a 2-day visit to London.

Visit London in 2 days: article summary

Visit London in 2 days: start your trip in Hyde Park

Start your two days in London at Hyde Parkone of London's royal parks.

In the morning, you'll find :

• Joggers
• Dog walkers
• Some ambitious souls swimming in the Serpentine

On this tour, you'll enjoy some peace and quiet. After Hyde Park, cross Green Park to Buckingham Palace.

Watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

Visit Buckingham Palace is every bit as grand as one might expect for the monarch's official residence.

In all, the building boasts :

• 775 rooms
• 78 bathrooms

You can visit the State Rooms during the summer months or satisfy your curiosity by taking photos of the palace's exterior.

The changing of the guard officially takes place when the Queen's Guard hands over responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace to the new guard.

It only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the winter months, although it's a daily occurrence in summer.

Visit London in 2 days: Westminster Abbey, Parliament and Big Ben

L'Westminster Abbey dates back to 1245 in its present form, and the site has been the country's coronation church since 1066. It is also one of the most spectacular Gothic buildings in the UK.

Leave Westminster Abbey and cross the road to see the Houses of Parliament in the Palace of Westminster.

Parliament is the seat of British government, as well as another impressive Gothic building. It's not hard to imagine the inner workings of British politics. in the depths of this grand old building.

Big Ben is perched next to the Parliament building.

Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery

This large public square is at the end of Whitehall, the proud home of Nelson's Column and the National Gallery.

Trafalgar Square is at the heart of the Central London community. For many, it's a place filled with memories of Christmases past and bright lights.

The National Gallery stands in perfect contrast to the bustling square. Masterpiece after masterpiece, you'll be able to explore the history of art in just a few hours. And all for free!

Visit London in 2 days: The London Eye

Visit London Ferris wheel is an attraction not to be missed. If you can plan your visit for sunset, the sight of twilight falling over the city from above, bathing the river and buildings in its pink hues, is a comforting sight.

In addition to regular-priced tickets, you can also book all kinds of VIP and even rent a private capsule for yourself.

The Tower of London and Tower Bridge

Visit Tower of London is intrinsically linked to London's history. While it has a rather macabre past, it's not all doom and gloom. Indeed, it's also the site of more pleasant relics and traditions, including the crown jewels.

Just a few steps from the Tower of London, you'll discover another London icon: the Tower Bridge. The neo-Gothic bridge raises its ramparts to to allow the passage of tall ships since 1894.

London in 2 days: the Tate Modern

The second day of your London itinerary takes you to not one, but two museums. The Tate Modern is first.

As the name suggests, this is the Tate Museum of Modern Art. The collection ranges from the stimulating to the bizarre, and features artists such as :

• Andy Warhol
• Pablo Picasso
• Mark Rothko

There are also a constantly evolving list of temporary exhibitions.

Saint Paul's Cathedral

Cross the Millennium Bridge to the Saint Paul's CathedralThis is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in London in 2 days.

Perhaps London's most remarkable building, St Paul's Cathedral has been built and rebuilt five times, including after the Great Fire of London, which razed much of the city to the ground.

Today's cathedral was designed by one of England's most renowned architects, Sir Christopher Wren, in the 17th and 18th centuries. Even today, its immense dome is an architectural marvel.

Visit London in 2 days: the Natural History Museum

It's time to get back on the Tube for the next leg of our 2-day London itinerary. Walk to Monument station and take the Circle or District line to South Kensington. Our destination? Museum Mile in Kensington.

The Natural History Museum gives you an insight into the history of the Earth. A history covering :

• Dinosaur fossils
• Human biology
• Crawling animals
• Human evolution

The whole is spread over 36 galleries.

Kensington Palace and Gardens

Kensington Gardens is often considered the other half of Hyde Park, but technically it's separate.

Visit the Albert Memorial, built in memory of Queen Victoria's beloved husband, before moving on to to Kensington Palacethe official residence of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Don't forget to take a look at the Royal Albert Hall, which is also opposite the park.

If you're careful with time, you can visit all these sites in London in 2 days. After two days of intense sightseeing, you'll leave with a lifetime of memories!

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