Can you do London and Paris in one week?

FINAL THOUGHTS ON VISITING PARIS AND LONDON FOR A WEEK Visiting Paris and London in 7 days is the perfect combination of culture, sightseeing, and entertainment. With iconic monuments, historic landmarks, delicious food, vibrant nightlife, and much more – there's something for everyone in these two stunning cities.



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A one week London and Paris itinerary is one of the best you can have. You'll see Tower Bridge, the iconic red telephone booths, and incredible skyscrapers in London along with the glittering Eiffel Tower, the grand architecture of Hausmann, and the long boulevards of Paris.

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You could spend 10 days in London or Paris, so when you look to combine two dynamic cities and create an unforgettable 10-day experience, the focus could be divided evenly. Stroll the high streets in London, take in the Tower of London, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, or step inside St Paul's Cathedral.

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Ease of travel: Planning a vacation to visit London and Paris at the same time can be a wise choice, as it allows you to travel between the two cities without any extra flights. The Eurostar train is an excellent option for a seamless connection, which will enable you to explore both magnificent capitals with ease.

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As it turns out, you really can see London and Paris in five days, and you can do it easily. I learned that traveling overseas doesn't have to be a time-consuming or expensive undertaking.

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London is a super one-week getaway. Its sights can keep even the most fidgety traveler well entertained for seven days. You won't be able to see all of London's worthwhile tourist destinations in one visit, so don't try. With any luck, you'll be back in London.

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Also, what you can do if you feel like it is to do both places. Use London as your first stop to get your feet wet and then head on over to Paris. Spending 4 or so days in London you will eventually feel comfortable traveling solo and have some idea on how to travel. Then you can head on over to Paris for 4 days too.

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Seeing both cities offer a lot of activities for travellers. But Paris has the edge over London, as it boasts the record for having three of the world's top ten most-visited tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Palace of Versailles) and London has none.

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The best time to visit London and Paris is late spring into early summer, from May to June and again when the summer season winds down and the fall starts in September and October. A captivating history, contemporary ambiance, and overall tangled, chic atmosphere make these two cities a perfect combination.

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Eurostar Train. This is perhaps the easiest way to get from London to Paris and is usually our recommended way to travel between the two cities. The Eurostar is fast and efficient, and direct from the heart of London to the heart of Paris.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Paris in a week is kind of the perfect amount of time to see the city. It leaves plenty of time to discover both the main attractions like the Louvre and even enjoy smaller, hidden gems like a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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Paris is voted as the beautiful city crushing New York city and London. In ease of doing business London ranks above Paris.

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On paper you have a choice of three modes of travel using public transport between London and Paris, train, coach and air. In reality the vast majority of people travelling city centre to city centre choose the Eurostar train service. As the fastest and most stress free option it is with good reason.

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I've taken both the Eurostar train and flown to Paris from London several times. While it can cost more, I prefer traveling by Eurostar, which is much better for the environment. Eurostar is rarely delayed and the check-in process is way less stressful than at airports.

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The block time for the flight (gate to gate) is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, however, the actual flight time is usually less than 45 minutes. This beats out both the train and bus comfortably, but do remember the time needed to move from the city center to the airport as well.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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So, a trip to London for two people for one week costs on average £2,658 ($3,293). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget. A vacation to London for one week usually costs around £1,329 for one person.

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London is a super one-week getaway. Its sights can keep even the most fidgety traveler well entertained for seven days. You won't be able to see all of London's worthwhile tourist destinations in one visit, so don't try. With any luck, you'll be back in London.

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