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London Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

Andria Ioannidou

Andria Ioannidou

4 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this incredible destination.

Day 1
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$231

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$ 43

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$123
7 - 10 min

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Westminster Bridge
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Barrafina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$108
12 - 18 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 2
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$156

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$ 43

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$45
10 - 12 min

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Padella
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$111
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$327

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$ 32

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$150
6 - 8 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$75
2 - 3 min

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Pilpel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$102
Day 4
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$111

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$ 32

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Mei Ume
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$111
Day 5
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$427

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$ 53

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$113
21 - 26 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$113
9 - 11 min

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Chutney Mary
Following 25 glorious years in Chelsea, Chutney Mary has now moved to its new home in St James’s and now also has a stylish bar, two private dining rooms and a completely new set of menus to suit every time of the day, mood and taste. It is open for lunch, dinner, bar eating & cocktails.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$108
9 - 11 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$94
Day 6
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$234

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$ 32

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$131
16 - 20 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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The Wolseley
The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$102
Day 7
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$108

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$ 32

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Coya London
London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$108
8 - 11 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 8
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$102

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$ 22

Norfolk Towers Paddington

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Macellaio
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$102

Budget breakdown: $1981 In total

Activities & Food:$1695
Transport:$286