A Week in London: Exploring the Best of the UK Capital

Ruben Corzo

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in London, where we'll visit iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, indulge in world-class shopping at Harrods, and discover the fascinating exhibits at the Science Museum and The British Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the United Kingdom!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 8

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

21 - 26 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$32

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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

7 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$44

$ 8

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

13 - 16 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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$44

10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$38

$ 8

Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 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

16 - 20 min

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Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 4

Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$63

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $211 In total

Activities & Food:$175

Transport:$36