Tour St. Paul's, Hampton Court, Imperial War, Cabinet Rooms, Greenwich, Museum of London, London Eye, Kensington Palace. If so, what would be a good way to combine for each day? If not, what would you drop? Much thanks in advance. I have been trying to figure this out on my own and decided to just ask the experts.

Is it possible? Yes, it is possible. But will you enjoy yourself if you try to do this much at once? It depends on your preferences. Personally, I felt like I saw everything I wanted to see in the Museum of London, for instance, and was out of there in just over an hour - I am not one to stand and reflect in museums. But I know people who have spent all day there, and still felt it was not enough. So from my perspective, this is a busy, but totally enjoyable itinerary. You, however are the only one who knows if you are more like my speedy self, or more like my friends who enjoy dawdling. Good luck.

Yes, it can be done.

Greenwich is a half day event.

St. Paul's and the Museum of London
are located close to each other. Add imperial War Museum and London Eye for a full day. I spent about an hour and half in the Museum of London and felt that was enough I'm sure others could spend much longer.

I didn't see all of those places on my trip. I did take a half day tour that took us to St Paul's, The Tower of London, Parliament/Big Ben, Westminster, and a cruise of the Thames (went past Greenwich) and had a great time. We got to see a lot in what I felt was a short time, and I thought the time was enough. My personal preference (if I went again) would be to see St Pauls', Westminster Abbey, the Tower, Kensington and Hampton Court, and I would think you could do those in three days if you keep moving. Have fun!

Hi Connette,

It neverhurts to overplan, as long as you realize that you won't get to do it all and leave room for serendipity.

I suggest that you set your itinerary for each of the three days with one absolute MUST SEE for each day. You will probably get to two out of three places each day.

Have a great trip.

Depending on HOW you get to Greenwich and how many shops and museums you see there, it could be the better part of a day. I recommend the boat ride to Greenwich, but you certainly don't need to do that twice. Take the Tube back, it's quicker.

beany

connette, is this your first time to London? Are you open to other sightseeing options?

It also depends on when your going as a summer trip obviously gives you much more daylight. Greenwhich does make a lovely trip in warmer weather and you could make a day of it using boat rather than rail transport.

Thanks to everyone. Yes, we have been there before and am sure we will go again. We understand you sometimes run out of time and prefer to see things well, and hope to make it back if we miss something. Mostly trying to figure out the game plan. Thanks again, you all are great. Going in mid-March, but don't mind being cold.

Hey, I'd drop Hampton Court Palace. The only way to really enjoy the place is to cruise down the river & make a big day of it . . . and in March the weather will be miserable.

The rest is very doable, if you schedule with military precision!
hth . . .

I have to disagree about the above comments re: Hampton Court 'The only way to really enjoy the place is to cruise down the river' . . .no, the other way is to actually go inside this wonder palace, rent an audio guide and enjoy your day, there is SO much to see here! You might want to consider taking the train from Waterloo to Hampton Court, you can see the palace from the train station in HC, it is an easy walk. Get there early and plan on spending quit a bit of time there. There are also organized tours that leave from London, but IMO they are much too short and you are rushed through. Go on your own and see as much as you can!

Slow down! London is many things to many people. My best times were at the neighborhood local. I also wonder how many Londoners have visited any or all of the "tourist stops". 3 days or 100 years and you will not be done with London. Ask visitors from the 50's and now about differences. Visiting London shouldn't be a contest to get cards stamped so you can impress or try to impress your neighbors with them. Visit the local coffee shop, try the postoffice for stamps, use a bus or the underground. I insist you eat at the Hard Rock cafe at least once. Let us know what you did.

Hard Rock Cafe! LOL! I realize that the London place is the original, but since there are aout 50 of these in the US now, is it really worth a special visit?

I think you could do those things, although I haven't been to the Imperial War Mus and Cabinet Rooms, so can't comment on that.

I also don't agree that the only way to enjoy Hampton Court is to take that very long boat ride. I did that one-way and didn't like it much and wished I'd just taken the train. It was just a big waste of time and not that enjoyable to me (a lot of scenery along the Thames isn't that attractive and the boat ride wasn't that comfortable either). It was SOOO slow you could watch grass grow. Hampton COurt was wonderful, however, which is why I wished I'd spent the extra time there instead. I think you would want at least half a day there, perhaps somewhat more, and then you could do something back in London late afternoon on that day.

The Museum of London is one of my favorites and I spent hours in it, but I really like history and archeology. You'll want at least a couple hours there, probably--I would combine that with St Paul's as they are in the same general area. YOu could do both in a half day.

Yes, Connette, I think you can easily see all your sights in 3 days IF you drop either Greenwich or Hampton Court Palace. To me, both were virtually full day trips. Personally, I would drop Greenwich. If you go to Hampton Court, take the train from Waterloo Station. You can buy a package ticket there for the train and admission to the Palace. For the rest of your planned sights, simply plan your remaining 2 days by geography, i.e. get a map to find out which sites are closest together. Also, I would suggest planning your tube/underground route the evening before to make the most of your sightseeing day. Have a great time! I did!

Yes, it can easily be done, but you have to get an early start and plan your transportation route/method the night before.

No laying in bed until 1030, drinking a third cup of coffee over the paper at brunch and then tearing your room apart looking for maps, tickets and film...... .

Grouping activities that are close together and developing a good pace is part art and part science.

To each his own and that's why I don't travel with my slow, sleepyhead relatives that can't ever seem to get out of the hotel before 1100 and who are forever running back and forth for left coats, sunglasses, maps, purses, and cameras.

Drop Kensington Palace. From the south bank (London Eye) all the others are simple to get by train,tube or riverboat or on foot.
Waterloo Mainline for trains to Hampton Court,Waterloo Underground (Bakerloo Line to Lamberth North)for Imperial War Museum ,Millenium Pier for boats to Greenwich. Easy scenic walks to St Pauls(via the Millenium Bridge) and Cabinet War Rooms(via Westminster Bridge)

Enjoy and bring a brolly!