I visited London in early January 2024 on an organised coach trip from Moselle: three packed days between royal traditions, trendy districts and English football. Here is my route.
What to see in London
- The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Westminster: Big Ben, the Abbey and a tour of Parliament (online booking required).
- Trafalgar Square and its shops, including Harry Potter themed ones.
- Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Carnaby Street and Chinatown, best in the evening.
- Camden Town and its market, with the Cyberdog store.
- Little Venice and Paddington, along the canals.
- The Shard, the tallest skyscraper in Western Europe, with an incredible night view, then Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Football in London
A game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a pub stop before kick-off, then a visit to Wembley: London is a football capital.
Where to eat in London
- A Full English Breakfast in the morning: eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms and toast.
- Seafresh in Victoria for fish and chips.
- The Minories, a traditional pub near the Tower of London.
Practical info
- Get an Oyster Card for the Tube and buses.
- Book The Shard and Parliament in advance.
- In early January, the Christmas decorations are still up.
My travel diaries
January 7, 2024🇬🇧 Londres
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 Victoria & Covent Garden
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 The Minories
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 The Shard- January 6, 2024🇬🇧 Tower Bridge & London Tower
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 Camden Town
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 Little Venice & Paddington
January 6, 2024🇬🇧 Parliament of the United Kingdom
January 5, 2024🇬🇧 Carnaby Street - Tottenham Hotspurs
January 5, 2024🇬🇧 London : Chinatown + Picadilly Circus + Soho
January 5, 2024🇬🇧 Covent Garden - Leicester Square
January 5, 2024🇬🇧 London - Westminster - Whitehall - Trafalgar Square