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8 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Johanna Hernandez

Johanna Hernandez

2 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in 8 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$106

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$ 22

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Iris & June
Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Gail's Bakery
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$46
12 - 18 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Regency Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$118

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$ 29

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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The Garden Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Westminster Bridge
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Mei Ume
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Padella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$217

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$ 29

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Ole & Steen
Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
12 - 15 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Buns From Home
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$26
4 - 5 min

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Goodwin’s court
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Bageriet
Bijou Nordic bakery & cafe crafting traditional Swedish cakes and pastries to eat in or take away.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$92

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$ 29

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Dishoom
Open All Day - Bombay Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Chai, Dinner & Tipples - Free Wi-Fi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Flat Iron
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Banh-Mi & Son
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$82

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$ 22

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$308

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$ 36

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Fabrique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 12 min

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Chinatown
Colourful area with dozens of Chinese eateries, shops & ornate landmarks such as Chinatown Gate.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
15 - 18 min

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King's Cross St. Pancras
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Emirates Stadium
Purpose-built football stadium, home to Arsenal FC and some large-scale, close-season pop concerts.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$160
14 - 21 min

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Pret a Manger
Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
14 - 17 min

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The Regent's Park
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$118

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$ 22

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Arabica
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
19 - 23 min

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National Portrait Gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Sale E Pepe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Burger & Lobster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$88

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$ 22

Confort Victoria

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 12 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Halepi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Da Mario
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1333 In total

Activities & Food:$1129
Transport:$205