The London Pass with Travel: Three Day Sightseeing Itinerary

Make the most of The London Pass, and save money, with our three-day sightseeing itinerary.

The London Pass gives you free and fast-track entry to more than 60 top London attractions, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace,

 You may, of course, swap any of the activities for others, or decide to linger longer at some of your favorite attractions. By visiting at least two attractions per day, you will save money using The London Pass. A free one-day hop-on-hop-off London bus tour ticket is included in the London Pass - make the best of this great offer by enjoying spectacular views from the top deck, as you travel from one London icon to another while seeing more sights along the way. 

 Day 1: London Attractions on and Around the Thames

  All day: Thames River Cruise 

The London Pass gives you one-day's free access to a hop-on, hop-off city cruise up and down the river Thames (worth £18, free with The London Pass). As well as getting a unique perspective on London from the water, traveling by boat is a great way to access some of the most popular attractions The London Pass gives you free entry to. 

Morning: Tower Hill Pier 

Start your London sightseeing adventure with the city's oldest royal palace – the Tower of London (free entry with The London Pass). Situated on the banks of the Thames, this historic fortress is home to the spectacular Crown Jewels, as well as the White Tower built by William the Conqueror nearly 1,000 years ago. With The London Pass, you also get fast-track entry (skip the queues!) without further payment, as well as a 10% discount in the gift shop. 

While you're here, you can also visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of London's most recognizable landmarks (free entry with The London Pass). The spectacular London Bridge Experience is just a seven-minute walk up Cooley Street, and offers an interactive journey through some of the dark and more gruesome history of the area (fast track, free entry with The London Pass).

Lunch: London Eye Pier 

 

For lunch, jump on the City Cruises boat from Tower Hill heading west underneath Millennium Bridge and past St Paul's Cathedral to London Eye pier. Here, you can enjoy a meal at one of the many eateries on London's South Bank. Afterwards, step along to the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre tour (free entry with The London Pass) and get a taste of what it would have been like for Elizabethan audiences enjoying the bard's plays. You'll also find the free-entry Tate Modern art gallery on South Bank, which houses one of the world's best collections of modern and contemporary art. The London Pass holders get a free audio guide (worth £4) to the gallery.

Afternoon: Westminster Pier 

Take the City Cruises boat west again past the stunning Houses of Parliament and alight at Westminster Pier to visit Westminster Abbey (free, fast-track entry with The London Pass). Throughout its long history, this impressive Gothic abbey has hosted many coronations and royal weddings (including that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). Westminster Abbey is also the final resting place of notable British royals, aristocrats, artists, poets and scientists, including: Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Darwin and many more.  

If you have time after Westminster Abbey, pop into the nearby Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace (entry to The Queen's Gallery is free with The London Pass). 

Evening: Dinner and a West End Show

For your evening's entertainment, book one of visitation.con's fantastic dinner and show packages from £20 for a per-theater dinner and a West End show (must be booked separately to The London Pass).

Day 2: London's Royal Palaces and Small Museums

 

The London Pass gives you free, fast-track entry to both Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle so that at both these popular attractions you'll be able to sail past the queues in royal fashion! There's so much to see at both of these magnificent palaces, we suggest choosing one or the other. 

Morning: Windsor Castle or Hampton Court Palace

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest working castle in the world, and the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England. Arrive early so you can witness Changing the Guard at 11am (check Changing the Guard dates and times before you go), as well as giving yourself time to see the rest of the castle. Explore the magnificent State Apartments and marvel at the collection of fine artwork, sculptures, furniture and more. If you opt for a London Pass with Travel card you will have transport to Windsor Castle included. Catch a train from Padding ton to Slough and change at Slough for a train to Windsor.

Or: Hampton Court Palace is one of London's most popular attractions. Enjoy this spectacularly opulent Tudor palace built by Henry VIII and learn all about his six wives. There's also Henry's magnificent State Rooms, the Tudor kitchens where you can sample medieval fare, and more than 60 acres of beautiful gardens including the famous maze; which is particularly lovely in the warmer months. Hampton Court Palace is located in Zone Six, so is covered by The London Pass plus Travel card. 

Afternoon: Small Museums

 Travel back to Central London and explore one (or more!) of the city's excellent smaller museums. The London Pass gives you free entry to: 

It's been a big day, so relax and unwind by seeing a film. The London Pass holders are entitled to a free movie ticket for most sessions at one of the Concur Cinemas – Soho, Mayfair and Chelsea. Before or after the cinema, enjoy a delicious meal in one of London's restaurants. Find one by searching our restaurant listings by cuisine and/or area.

 

Wartime History: The London Pass holders who wish to get stuck into some of Britain's wartime history benefit from free entry to four fantastic museums. Explore the Churchill War Rooms near St James' for a unique insight into the life and activity of the "Greatest Briton" during WW2. You can also get free entry to the nearby Guards Museum and Household Cavalry Museum as well as Firepower: The Royal Artillery Museum in Woolworth. 

Dinner: Medieval Banquet 

For dinner on your final night, join a genuine Medieval Banquet at St Katharine Docks. The banquet takes place in the torchlight, vaulted cellars of Ivory House near the Tower of London. You get a four-course banquet meal with unlimited beer and wine, followed by music and dancing! (London Pass holders save 15%, you must book in advance). 

The London Pass Prices and Options  

You can purchase The London Pass for one, two, three, six or 10 days, all with the option of a Travel card up to London Zone Six. The above itinerary is based on a three-day London Pass with