Two days in London isn’t nearly enough, but it’s also kind of perfect. Just enough time to brush up on the royals, get lost in the East End, and explore the side of the city that doesn’t cater to tourists. Wanna steal this itinerary? It’s all laid out for you below.
What We Cover in This Video
Day 1: Street Art, Curry & Cocktail Bars
Day 2: Columbia Road, Tower Bridge & Dinner in Central London
Resources Mentioned in This Video
London Guide Book
Best Restaurants in London
Best Cocktail Bars in London
Top Things to Do in London
Tower of London Tours
Best Tours to Take in London
2 Days in London: Video Guide
Day 1: Street Art, Curry & Cocktail Bars
- Spitalfields: One of London’s oldest market districts, now home to edgy boutiques, vintage stores, street art, and irresistible food stalls.
- Brick Lane: Don’t trust anyone who eats curry in Central London—this is where you want to be.
- Banksy Street Art: Can you find the three cheeky monkeys hanging out near Liverpool Street?
- Viajante 87: Slide into this sleek Notting Hill bar for Latin-Japanese small plates and chili-spiked cocktails.
- Vaulty Towers (Cave of Wonders): Grab a drink here if you love the weird.
- Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel: Waterloo Station’s unapologetically loud and bold street art tunnel.
Not ready to book a tour? Find out if London tours are worth it.
Day 2: Columbia Road, Tower Bridge & Dinner in Central London
- Columbia Road Flower Market (Sunday only): Wake early to beat the crowds, and you’ll be rewarded with fresh flowers and still-warm pastries.
- Tower Bridge: Remember, you’re looking for the one with towers, a working drawbridge, and a glass-floored walkway.
- Tower of London: Meet a Beefeater, see the Crown Jewels, and spot the legendary ravens keeping the kingdom safe. Check out our Tower of London tours to skip the lines!
- The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard: Pinkies up for these boujee and irresistibly decadent pastries.
- Cavendish: Cap off your weekend with a slow, satisfying Sunday roast.
And there you have it, two days in London! If you like what you saw, don’t forget to check out our London tours or our article on the Best London Tours To Take and Why.
More Inspiration For Your Trip to London
London’s been standing for nearly 2,000 years, so don’t expect to see it all in a weekend. But with our insider guide, you can narrow down what to see, where to eat, which tours to book, and more.
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