A Week in London: Explore the Best of the City

Bryan Fonseca

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through London's iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems and must-visit attractions of this cosmopolitan metropolis.

Trip to London

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Viator

Day 1

$488

$ 15

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

8 - 11 min

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Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$100

8 - 10 min

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Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$144

15 - 22 min

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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

12 - 17 min

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Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$144

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$642

$ 15

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

7 - 10 min

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17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$100

8 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$148

11 - 16 min

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Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$150

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$144

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$384

$ 57

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Russian Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$104

11 - 14 min

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Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$136

13 - 20 min

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16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$144

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$493

$ 71

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$96

16 - 24 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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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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$136

6 - 8 min

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Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$125

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$136

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$384

$ 57

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Part of the Hilton Hotel, this opulent venue features modern French dishes with a nod to the traditional.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$104

7 - 9 min

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Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$144

8 - 12 min

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Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$136

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$372

$ 71

Marlin Apartments - Queen Street St Paul's

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$92

31 - 38 min

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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

36 - 44 min

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Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$136

14 - 21 min

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Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$144

Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Modern studios, plus 1- & 2-bedroom apartments, all offering free Wi-Fi & washer/dryers.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3045 In total

Activities & Food:$2763

Transport:$282