48 Hours in London
Last update: February 7th, 2026
London can definitely be overwhelming to visit in a weekend. If you love art, fashion and beautiful things and you want to have a classy 48 hours in the city here the perfect and curated guide for you. Whether you are a Londoner or it is the first time you explore the city, you will find this itinerary useful if you like to do unconventional things and you are an art addict.
Day 1
The first day will start with a walk in one of our favorite streets in the city, New Bond Street. Do not let the big crowd scare you: New Bond Street is the place to be if you want to look at some art. There are many unique art galleries such as Eden Fine Art, Ben Brown Fine Art or Maddox Gallery and auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Bonhams where there are occasional temporary exhibitions or auctions - so,watch out for temporary events because you may find very unique things happening. Among the many art galleries you will also find some shopping inspiration and high-end boutiques.
After the art time in New Bond Street, it is time for some lunch. The place-to-go in the area is definitely Brasserie of Light, whether you are searching for light lunch, a brunch with friends or a complete gastronomic meal. The dazzling and unique brasserie is located within Selfridges, one of London’s most famous department store. If you are in the mood for some more shopping, Selfridges is the place for you!
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With a 10-minutes walk from the Brasserie of Light you will arrive to the Wallace Collection. The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard's widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897. At the Wallace Collection you can admire Fragonard’s ‘The Swing’ among other unique 18th and 19th century’s art in a classical setting. The Wallace Collection is definitely a hidden cultural gem in the city that is for the true art lovers a real paradise.
A visit to London cannot exist without having an afternoon tea. Our choice in the area is the old-but-gold Fortnum and Mason's Afternoon Tea, which will give you the real afternoon tea experience that you expect. You will be seated in a pale green Edwardian-style salon on Fortnum and Mason's 4th floor, which is a classical and traditional destination for an elegant and classy experience. For a more contemporary Afternoon Tea experience you might want to chose Thomas' at the Burberry shop near Regent Street. Always classy and luxurious, you will have a less traditional experience of the afternoon tea in a modern and classy setting.
Our dinner recommendation is the The Gallery at Sketch. Entering in Sketch is something between entering a fairy-tale world and being part of a theatre performance. The atmosphere is surreal, playful and irreverent, and you will definitely ask yourself if you suddenly entered in Alice in Wonderland. Dinner at the pink and lavish tearoom, The Gallery, is a real unique experience: from the incredible wine-list to the unconventional menu and plates. After your dinner we recommend to have a cocktail (or many!) at one of the unique other rooms at Sketch such as the Parlour or the Glade - we won’t go into further details as we will leave you discover the incredible world of Sketch by yourself!
Day 2
The second day will start in one of our favorite neighborhoods: Notting Hill.
Notting Hill is the perfect spot for a quiet, alternative and artsy brunch. In the area there are some of the most famous spots in the whole town: Ganger and Co, Daylesford or Farm Girl are all good options for a Sunday (or all-days!) brunch or a gram-friendly breakfast. If you wantmore inspo about the best brunch spots in Notting hill - check out our dedicated guide here. Notting Hill and its famous colorful houses is the perfect spot for a stroll: our advice is to walk till Holland park, just 10-15 minutes away.
Holland park is one of the best spots for a quick jog, a relaxing walk or a museum visit, as it is where the Design Museum is located. If you did not have enough of art-related content or if you are just a design lover we recommend to have a look at the Design Museum’s temporary or permanent displays.
Your next step will be our favorite art, design and fashion museum in London, the V&A. We recommend taking one of London’s iconic buses or cabs to get there, it won’t be a long ride. At the V&A you can enjoy any kind of arts and crafts collection: our favorites are the fashion collection, the architecture and design collection and the Japanese art collection.
Not far from the V&A - just 10 minutes on foot - there is Harrods, probably the most famous department store in the world. Harrods is an old-favorite of ours as it can make anyone happy. You just have to pick your poison: if you need a snack we recommend Harrods Food, or if you want to spoil yourself with some shopping you are going to find probably anything that you might want.
Our dinner choice for tonight's Berners Tavern, an incredibly-looking and classy traditional restaurant in one of the most exclusive hotels in the city. Berners Tavern won’t disappoint you: the service is accurate, the food is delicious and the champagne comes in a cart right at your table!
We hope you enjoyed these cultural and chic 48-hours in London. See you next time!