6 days in London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Arundel Castle and Gardens and Ely Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Highclere Castle (in Highclere), Christ Church Cathedral (in Oxford) and IWM Duxford (in Duxford). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, make a trip to Winchester Cathedral, and get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our London travel planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In June in London, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.