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8 Days in London: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Kelsey Shoub

9 Dec 2023

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Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure through the vibrant streets of London. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this iconic city.

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Day 1Majestic Palaces and Exquisite Dining

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$206

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$ 8

Hampton Court Palace

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

55 - 66 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

8 - 11 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Coya London

London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2Unleashing the Curious Mind and Savoring Culinary Delights

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$204

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$ 8

Science Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Churchill War Rooms

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$62

11 - 16 min

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Barrafina

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

1 - 2 min

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Bancone

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$74

Day 3Artistic Treasures and Gastronomic Delights

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$140

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$ 8

Victoria and Albert Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Tate Britain

Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Cask Pub & Kitchen Brighton

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$68

8 - 11 min

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Lime Orange

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Maritime History, Iconic Landmarks, and Delectable Cuisine

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$172

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$ 15

National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Tower Bridge

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

24 - 29 min

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Bancone

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$74

12 - 18 min

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Big Ben

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Barrafina

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Day 5Nautical Wonders and Culinary Bliss

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$264

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$ 15

Old Royal Naval College

Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

34 - 41 min

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Mei Ume

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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Tower of London

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$74

16 - 24 min

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Amber

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

7 - 9 min

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Leadenhall Market

Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.

No time set

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Free

Day 6Stargazing, Theatrical Delights, and Gourmet Adventures

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$226

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$ 8

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

35 - 42 min

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Shakespeare's Globe

Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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Bao Borough

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$68

1 - 2 min

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Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 7Modern Art, Historic Landmarks, and Authentic Japanese Cuisine

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$206

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$ 29

Tate Modern

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

19 - 23 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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$62

37 - 45 min

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Jin Kichi

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

8 - 10 min

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Kenwood House

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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The Bull & Last

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Celebrity Encounters, Quick Bites, and Greek Delicacies

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$222

Madame Tussauds London

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$86

5 - 8 min

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Pret a Manger

Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

6 - 9 min

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Opso

OPSO [gr. ΟΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy. Inspired by Greece, made in London

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Budget breakdown: $1725 In total

Activities & Food:$1640

Transport:$85