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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Iconic City

Gaia Cavagnola

Gaia Cavagnola

6 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. Discover famous landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, indulge in delicious meals at local eateries, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.

Day 1
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$106

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$ 29

Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Gail's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
10 - 12 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
Free
11 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Ole & Steen
Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen is the Danish bakery. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries. Using only the best quality ingredients, artisanal techniques and highly skilled bakers...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$46
10 - 15 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Dishoom
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$118

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$ 22

Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Ole & Steen
Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
16 - 20 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 24 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Sale E Pepe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
4 - 6 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Burger & Lobster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$58
Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$104

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$ 22

Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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The Watch House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
10 - 12 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
Free
8 - 11 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Casa do Frango
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$26
Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$92

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$ 22

Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Porteña
Empanadas - Steak Sandwich - Wines - Beer - Juices - Croissants and more...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
4 - 6 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Mei Ume
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$24
9 - 11 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Banh-Mi & Son
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$82

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$ 29

Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
11 - 14 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
Free
15 - 18 min

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The Regent's Park
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
10 - 15 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
The Wolseley
The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Apartment Wharf - Canada Water Apartments
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $622 In total

Activities & Food:$502
Transport:$120