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London Adventure: 9 Days of Exploring the Capital

Iain Behr

Iain Behr

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the United Kingdom's capital.

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Viator

Day 1
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$300

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$ 57

Union Viet
A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
8 - 12 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
9 - 11 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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$60
16 - 20 min

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Pavilion Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$92
9 - 11 min

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$470

Origin Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
9:00 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
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$200
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.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$150
Day 3
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$454

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$ 43

Gail's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
5 - 8 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$150
10 - 12 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$100
25 - 30 min

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Heap's Sausages
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$52
5 - 8 min

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Cutty Sark
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$100
22 - 27 min

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The O2
Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$221

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$ 15

Formative
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Regency Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
11 - 16 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$125
6 - 9 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$124

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$ 15

Carpo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Da Mario
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
8 - 11 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$249

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$ 29

Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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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
37 - 45 min

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Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Mezzet
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$92
8 - 12 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$125
Day 7
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$252

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$ 29

Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
7 - 10 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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
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$76
9 - 14 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
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 8
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$311

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$ 57

WA Cafe
WA is a small, independent patisserie located in Ealing Broadway.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
20 - 24 min

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Wembley Stadium
Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$80
8 - 12 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$175
11 - 14 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$144

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
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$44
5 - 8 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Abeno
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$100
4 - 6 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2765 In total

Activities & Food:$2525
Transport:$240