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Free museums, Thames walks and neighbourhood markets in a sprawling capital.

Best time
April–September has long days for walking, with July–August the busiest. November–February is cold and dark by four, but museums, markets and Christmas lights fill the days.
How long
5–6 days
Getting there
About 14 hours direct from KL on Malaysia Airlines or British Airways. The Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express gets you into central London in under an hour. The UK is 7 hours behind KL in summer and 8 in winter.
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London is huge, so pick a few neighbourhoods rather than chasing every landmark. Many of the big museums are free, and the Thames ties the famous sights together.

Makan

  1. Fish and chipsBattered cod or haddock with thick chips. Some chippies fry in beef dripping, so ask.Map ↗
  2. Afternoon teaFinger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and cakes, a very British treat.Map ↗
  3. Curry and biryaniSouth Asian food is part of London; Brick Lane, Whitechapel and Tooting are full of it.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Westminster and the South BankBig Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey, then a riverside walk past the London Eye.Map ↗
  2. British MuseumFree, and enormous: the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon sculptures.Map ↗
  3. South Kensington museumsThe Natural History Museum and the V&A sit side by side, and both are free.Map ↗
  4. Borough MarketOne of London's oldest food markets, under the railway arches by London Bridge.Map ↗
  5. GreenwichA boat down the Thames to the Royal Observatory, the prime meridian and a big park with city views.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Halal is easy: Whitechapel, Edgware Road and Southall are packed with halal restaurants.
  • Tap in and out with your bank card on the Tube and buses; daily fares are capped automatically.
  • Group sights by area, because crossing London takes longer than you think.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.