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London in 5 Days

Nora Rodríguez

Nora Rodríguez

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of London and discover iconic landmarks, lush parks, and world-class museums. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of this magnificent city.

Day 1Art, History, and Breathtaking Views
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$92

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$ 36

London Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$30
34 - 41 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
43 - 52 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$62
Day 2Majestic Squares, Cathedrals, and Royal Secrets
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$124

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$ 36

London Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 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
12 - 15 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$50
5 - 6 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$74
24 - 29 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.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Day 3Serenity in the Park and Cultural Treasures
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$86

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$ 29

London Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 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
15 - 18 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$86
Day 4Gardens, Palaces, and Royal Splendor
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$50

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$ 36

London Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$50
28 - 34 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
13 - 16 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
Day 5Museums, Art, and Royal Heritage
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$62

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$ 22

London Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 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
10 - 15 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
47 - 57 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$62

Budget breakdown: $569 In total

Activities & Food:$414
Transport:$155