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7 Days in London: A Journey of History, Nature, and Culinary Delights

Daniel2000 Ihab

10 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of London, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Westminster Abbey and the Churchill War Rooms. Lose yourself in the tranquil beauty of St James's Park and Hampstead Heath. Indulge in mouthwatering delicacies at Iris & June, Burger & Lobster, and Mei Ume. Get ready for an unforgettable week in the heart of the British capital!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Secrets and Iconic Landmarks

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$115

Iris & June

Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 12 min

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Directions

St James's Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

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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$31

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Regency Cafe

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$23

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Westminster Abbey

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$31

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Westminster Bridge

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Gail's Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Panoramic Views and Serene Escapes

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$59

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$ 15

Banners

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Alexandra Palace

Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus & funfairs.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hampstead Heath

Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Burger & Lobster

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Buns from Home

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$29

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Holland Park

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

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Brews, Museums, and Breathtaking Bridges

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$70

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$ 11

Rhythm & Brews

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$25

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum Member's Room

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Science Museum

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Millennium Bridge

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

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pilpel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

Day 4Parks, History, and Culinary Delights

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$46

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$ 18

Hagen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Battersea Park

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Al Boccon Di' Vino

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$12

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Richmond Park

Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Stein's Kingston

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$22

Day 5Gardens, Art, and Gastronomic Adventures

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$41

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$ 8

Italian Gardens Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Kensington Gardens

Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Casa do Frango

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

8 - 12 min

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Tate Modern

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Sausages, Parks, and Architectural Marvels

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$69

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$ 11

Heap's Sausages

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Greenwich Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Mei Ume

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$23

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Tower Bridge

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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Padella

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$23

4 - 6 min

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London Bridge

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Cathedrals, Treasures, and Traditional Fish and Chips

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$139

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$ 11

Pilpel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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Directions

St. Paul's Cathedral

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Amber

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

16 - 24 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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$37

30 - 36 min

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$18

13 - 16 min

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Golden Chippy

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$21

Budget breakdown: $610 In total

Activities & Food:$539

Transport:$71