the Tate-to-Tate boat cruise along the Thames to take in great art and a great city at the same time (£7.30).
proper pub grub at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, one of the oldest (and best) pubs in the city (145 Fleet Street, EC4).
bustling Covent Garden, for high-street favorites like Marks & Spencer as well as upscale shops like Nicole Farhi and Paul Smith.
through lovely St. James’Park, filled with flowers year round—and pelicans to boot! Warm yourself with a spot of tea at Inn the Park before heading toward Whitehall to see fabulous statues of famous soldiers and politicians.