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10 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Vincent Hennessey

Vincent Hennessey

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in London, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering cuisine await. Explore iconic landmarks like Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge, immerse yourself in history at the Churchill War Rooms and Hampton Court Palace, and indulge in delectable dishes at renowned eateries like Pilpel and Chutney Mary. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the United Kingdom!

Trip to London

Day 1Unveiling London's Treasures
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$112

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$ 8

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
8 - 12 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$62
6 - 9 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Pilpel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
Day 2Art, History, and Oysters Galore
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$216

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$ 22

Campbell & Syme
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 10 min

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Kenwood House
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$86
22 - 27 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
Day 3From Cathedrals to Secret War Rooms
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$184

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$ 8

Pilpel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$62
11 - 16 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 4Delicatessen Delights and Wildlife Wonders
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$142

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$ 8

Ferreira Delicatessen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$74
23 - 28 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Casa do Frango
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 5Sandwiches, Museums, and a Sky-High View
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$144

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$ 8

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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Padella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6Bridges, Palaces, and Exquisite Indian Cuisine
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$166

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$ 8

The Watch House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 6 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$74
22 - 27 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 7Juice, Palaces, and Sausages Fit for Royalty
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$78

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$ 8

Joe & the Juice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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Old Royal Naval College
Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
Day 8Meaty Marvels and Museum Magic
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$48

Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
10 - 15 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 9Roaming through History and Savoring Sausages
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$174

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$ 15

G!Ro
Coffee, Cycle, Culture
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
69 - 83 min

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Cutty Sark
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$50
5 - 8 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
Day 10Sausages, Art, and a Taste of the Past
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$100

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$ 8

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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National Maritime Museum
Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Tate Britain
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Regency Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $1449 In total

Activities & Food:$1364
Transport:$85