Going to London just for two days? Worrying about not seeing all the important sights Britain’s capital can offer? Well, you are at the right place as I will get you the best guide to see all of the London just in 48 hours. Let’s visit the Queen, eat Fish and Chips and get some unforgettable views of London.
London in 48 hours
Day one in London
Victoria station will be the starting point of the first day. The station is known as the most important and busiest traffic point of the city, from which you can easily reach every corner of the capital and the country. There are many monuments around this station, the musts to see if in London. Let’s start with the Buckingham Palace. You may not see the Queen, but if you are lucky enough and being there at the right time, you can at least see the exchange of guards. The St. James Park nearby is the perfect place for a picnic and some rest. There are some places to buy food for example Pret a manager or M&S .
Next, head to the Trafalgar Square. It is definitely worth seeing the Downing Street as well, the place where the prime ministers have been living. The Trafalgar Square is known because of the statues of lions and the National Gallery. I like it because there are beautiful fountains, Nero Café right on the corner and it is one of the busiest and the quietest places in London. You can visit the gallery for free – another reason to go.
I would recommend going to the Picadilly Circus next, the place with the big commercials. The square is looking a bit as the Time Square in New York. At least that is what people say. But if you do not have time or energy, head straight across the river to the London Eye.
On the other side of the Westminster bridge, the Big Ben is waiting for you, and it would not be a good trip to London if you wouldn’t try to photograph it with some red buses on the bridge. At the end of the day, walk through the Westminster, see the Westminster Abbey.
London in 48 hours: Day two
Today’s walk begins at the Tower Bridge and Tower of London. From here there are beautiful views of London, and if you’re lucky, you can join a group of tourists and listen to to the guide explaining the history of this magnificent place. From there we will go to the St. Pauls Catedral and Millennium Bridge, which is supposed to be moving. If you don’t want to pay for the London Eye, but you still want to see London from above, the view of St.Pauls is cheaper and almost as great! But if you head back to London Bridge, you can visit the Sky Gardens. They are for free for an hour and offer great views. Book the ticket beforehand online and print the ticket. You can have a lunch at the Borough Market, this outdoor market with a large selection of meals will definitely not disappoint you.
For shopaholics, I would then propose to go to the Oxford Street, because this crowded street is just the place to be at least once when visiting London. Especially at the Christmas and Easter time, there are beautiful decorations.
Since I always end up shopping in London, this is my recommended and several times tested route. So if you don’t have much time to spend in Britain’s capital and still want to see all the important stuff – get inspired and get walking.
Disclaimer: Since the weather is always cloudy and rainy when I am in London, I have decided to use PixaBay photos with CC0 Creative Commons licenses for this post.