Tower of London, British Museum, Big Ben. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
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The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million artefacts is the largest in the world.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the…
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Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is…
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Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
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The London Eye, originally the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with more than three million visitors…
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The Camden markets are a number of adjoining large retail markets, often collectively referred to as Camden Market or Camden Lock, located in the historic former Pickfords stables, in Camden Town, London. It is situated north of the Hampstead Road Lock of the Regent's Canal (popularly referred to…
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €64 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €101 |
| Private room with bathroom | €135 |
| Standard hotel | €210 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €36 | €72 |
| Local transport | €10 | €17 |
| If you cook yourself | €19 | |
| Total per day | €181 | €299 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €54 |
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| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €76 |
💶 4 days in London: ≈ €854 on a budget or ≈ €1,326 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are June, July, August. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €181 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €299. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €854 to €1,326, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are June, July, August.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Tower of London; British Museum; Big Ben; Tower Bridge; Buckingham Palace; London Eye.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €135 per night and a hostel bed €64.
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