Here’s a well-paced 5-day London itinerary for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children), designed with area-based routing, realistic timings, walking distances, and transport options. It balances iconic landmarks, history, and family-friendly stops.

🗺️ Day 1 – Westminster & South Bank 

Morning (09:00–12:30)

1. Buckingham Palace (Exterior + Changing of the Guard)

• 📍 Address: London SW1A 1AA
• 🎟️ Free (palace interior ~ £33 adult seasonal)
• 🔗 https://www.rct.uk
• ⏱️ 45–60 min
• 🚇 Tube: Victoria / Green Park
• 👣 Walk to next: 15 min (1.1 km)

2. Westminster Abbey

• 📍 20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA
• 🎟️ ~ £31 adult / £14 child
• 🔗 https://www.westminster-abbey.org
• ⏱️ 1–1.5 hrs

3. Big Ben & Houses of Parliament (Exterior)

• ⏱️ 20–30 min
• 👣 5 min walk

Lunch (12:30–13:30)

• 🍽️ Giraffe Southbank Centre (family-friendly)
• Alternative: Wahaca Southbank

Afternoon (13:30–17:00)

4. London Eye

• 📍 Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB
• 🎟️ Adult ~ £33 
• 🔗 https://www.londoneye.com
• ⏱️ 1 hour total

5. South Bank Walk → Tower Bridge views

• 👣 Walk: 2.5 km (~40–50 min, stroller-friendly)

Dinner

• 🍽️ Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo

🏰 Day 2 – Tower of London & City

Morning (09:00–12:30)

1. Tower of London

• 📍 EC3N 4AB
• 🎟️ Adult £37 / Child £18.50
• 🔗 https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london
• ⏱️ 3 hours
• 🚇 Tower Hill
• 👣 Next: 5 min

2. Tower Bridge (Glass Floor)

• 🎟️ ~ £18 adult 
• ⏱️ 1 hour

Lunch (12:30–13:30)

• 🍽️ Coppa Club Tower Bridge (great views)

Afternoon (13:30–17:00)

3. Thames River Cruise (Tower → Westminster)

• 🎟️ ~ from £10 to £15 adult
• ⏱️ 45 min
• 🚤 Relaxing for kids

4. Covent Garden

• 👣 Explore street performers (~1.5–2 hrs)

Dinner

• 🍽️ Dishoom Covent Garden

🏛️ Day 3 – Museums & Parks

(Free + Relaxed)

Morning (09:30–13:00)

1. Natural History Museum

• 📍 Cromwell Rd, SW7 5BD
• 🎟️ Free
• 🔗 https://www.nhm.ac.uk
• ⏱️ 2–3 hrs

2. Science Museum

• 👣 5 min walk
• 🎟️ Free
• ⏱️ 1–2 hrs

Lunch

• 🍽️ Honest Burgers South Kensington

Afternoon (14:00–17:30)

3. Hyde Park

• 👣 10 min walk
• ⏱️ 2–3 hrs (playgrounds + boating)

Dinner

• 🍽️ The Serpentine Bar & Kitchen

🎭 Day 4 – Camden, Regents Park

     & West End

Morning (09:30–13:00)

1. Camden Market

• 📍 Camden Lock Pl, NW1
• 🎟️ Free entry
• ⏱️ 2–3 hrs browsing

Lunch

• Street food (kid-friendly options everywhere)

Afternoon (13:30–17:30)

2. Regent’s Park + London Zoo (optional)

• 🎟️ Zoo ~£30 adult / £20 child
• ⏱️ 2–3 hrs
• 👣 Walk: Camden → park (15 min)

Evening

3. West End Show (Family musical)

• 🎟️ ~£25–£80
• Shows like The Lion King or Matilda

Dinner

• 🍽️ Flat Iron Covent Garden

🛍️ Day 5 – Shopping &

     Classic London streets

Morning (09:30–12:30)

1. British Museum

• 📍 Great Russell St
• 🎟️ Free
• 🔗 https://www.britishmuseum.org
• ⏱️ 2 hrs

Lunch

• 🍽️ Dishoom King's Cross

Afternoon (13:30–17:30)

2. Oxford Street & Regent Street

• 👣 Shopping walk (~2 km total)

3. Piccadilly Circus & Leicester Square

• ⏱️ 1–2 hrs

Final Dinner (Special)

• 🍽️ Rainforest Cafe London (great for kids)

🚇 Transport Tips

• Use Oyster card/contactless (~£8–£10/day adult)
• Kids under 11 often travel free
• Best routes:
  • Tube (fastest)
  • Bus (scenic)
  • Thames Clipper (fun alternative)

⏱️ Daily Walking Summary

• Avg: 6–10 km/day
• Built-in rest stops + transport options included
• Frequent cafés to avoid fatigue

💡 Family-Friendly Tips

• Book major attractions in advance (London Eye, Tower)
• Mix paid + free attractions to control budget
• Parks + river walks = built-in breaks
• Carry snacks + water (queues can be long)