Vet my 4-day London itinerary

Just for reference — I’m used to walking about 8 to 10 miles a day when touring and have been to London several times. Day 1 seems doable to me but I think you need to work in the Houses of Parliament on the day you visit Westminster Abbey because they are practically next to each other, Day 2 is too ambitious and out of sequence. You can easily spend four hours at the Tower because—after the formal tour—you’ll still need to see the Crown Jewels and the armour museum along with other sections the tour does not cover. After the Tower, you can see the Tower Bridge and cross over the Thames to walk along the southern bank. You can see the HMS Belfast cruiser ship that saw action during WW2, Shakespeare’s reconstructed Old Globe Theatre, and the Clink prison ( 1144 AD) on the way to the Tate Gallery. The Clink has a hamburger restaurant in it if you haven’t had lunch by the time you arrive there. If you’re able to stay on your feet for even a portion of the Tate’s collections—. you’ll be exhausted and need to call it a day. Save the Houses of Parliament for another day.
On Day 3 when you are going to Hampton Court Palace you might want to visit the nearby Kew Botanical Gardens which are seven miles from Hampton Court. Plan on three hours if you do visit Kew Gardens.
London is such an amazing city!

After the Tower, you can see the London Bridge and cross over the Thames to walk along the southern bank

I would cross over Tower Bridge from The Tower to the South Bank (which is the bridge often erroneously called London Bridge by tourists). London Bridge itself would be an unnecessary detour along the north side of the river.

Yes- I think I may have muddled the sequencing of the Tower Bridge.

I need more information...

1) When are you arriving in London and at what time?

2) Where are you traveling from?

3) What airport or train station?

4) Where are you staying?

Hi there! Your itinerary looks smashing. Here are some quick tips:

• Day 1: Factor in potential delays at the National Gallery and Westminster Abbey. Staying for evensong is a magical experience. For dinner, Dishoom is a top choice for its Indian cuisine.
• Day 2: After the Tower of London, a coffee at the Tate Modern offers relaxing Thames views. Don’t miss The Rake for its craft beers near Borough Market.
• Day 3: Hampton Court is vast, so be ready for a fair bit of walking. The Tiltyard Cafe is a good shout for a bite.
• Day 4: V&A and British Museum might take up more time. Bosphorus Kebabs is perfect for a quick lunch.

Also, if you're around in early January, do check out the different Christmas tours in London. They’re a spectacular way to see the city all lit up in festive cheer.