London Calling!

Luana Barone Barone

16 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of London. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a journey you won't forget!

Trip to London

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Viator

Day 1Crossing Bridges and Discovering Greenwich

$30

$ 29

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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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

26 - 32 min

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Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Cathedrals and Bridges: A Day of Architectural Wonders

$50

$ 22

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3A Sky-High Garden and the Secrets of the Tower

$74

$ 15

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

Day 4Market Madness and Celebrity Encounters

$86

$ 29

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$86

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5The Royal Trio: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace

$62

$ 22

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Unveiling History at The British Museum

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Immersing in Art at Tate Modern

$ 15

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Nature's Paradise at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

$50

$ 15

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 9Exploring Holland Park and the Wonders of Science

$ 22

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Indulging in Luxury at Harrods and Art at Victoria and Albert Museum

$ 15

Amena Sutton

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $528 In total

Activities & Food:$352

Transport:$177