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A Week in London: Exploring the Best of the Capital

Michelle Nogueira

Michelle Nogueira

23 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in London, where we'll discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of this incredible city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$82

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$ 22

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Gail's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Borough Market
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
1 - 2 min

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Padella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
Day 2
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$110

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$ 15

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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The Watch House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
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
15 - 22 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Padella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
Day 3
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$216

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$ 22

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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White Mulberries
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
11 - 16 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
18 - 22 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$63
10 - 15 min

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Regency Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 4
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$118

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$ 29

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Rhythm & Brews
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 10 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Al Boccon Di' Vino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 5
+

$44

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$ 22

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Hyde Park
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
16 - 20 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 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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$20
Day 6
+

$62

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$ 15

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
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
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 7
+

$80

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$ 15

The Gateway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Camden Market
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
8 - 12 min

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Ferreira Delicatessen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42

Budget breakdown: $846 In total

Activities & Food:$712
Transport:$134