8 Days in London: Exploring the Icons and Hidden Gems

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30 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of London. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in exquisite cuisine. This 8-day itinerary is your ticket to an extraordinary adventure in the heart of the United Kingdom.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, History, and Culinary Delights

$768

$ 43

Coffee, Wine, Music and Films!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$150

4 - 5 min

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Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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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

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$216

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$186

8 - 12 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$216

Day 2From Wembley Stadium to British Museum

$846

$ 85

The Middle Eastern Gourmet Food and Catering Company

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$150

18 - 22 min

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Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$222

5 - 8 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$258

10 - 12 min

Directions

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$216

4 - 6 min

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Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

8:30 PM - 12:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exotic Flavors and Royal Splendor

$798

$ 64

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$156

8 - 10 min

Directions

Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$222

19 - 23 min

Directions

Russian Restaurant

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$204

16 - 23 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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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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$216

8 - 11 min

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Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Nature's Serenity

$570

$ 43

Part of the Hilton Hotel, this opulent venue features modern French dishes with a nod to the traditional.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$144

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$222

10 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$204

20 - 24 min

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

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Cultural Immersion in Kensington

$726

$ 64

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$156

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$216

7 - 10 min

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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

22 - 27 min

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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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$150

8 - 10 min

Directions

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$204

Day 6Science, Parks, and Olympic Legacy

$636

$ 106

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$138

38 - 46 min

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Purpose-built football stadium, home to Arsenal FC and some large-scale, close-season pop concerts.

No time set

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Free

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$204

28 - 34 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$90

8 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$204

22 - 27 min

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

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Day 7Gastronomic Delights and Iconic Landmarks

$1104

$ 22

A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$150

8 - 11 min

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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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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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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$216

4 - 6 min

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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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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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$300

12 - 15 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$216

16 - 24 min

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

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$222

Day 8Aquatic Wonders and Architectural Marvels

$936

$ 85

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$156

1 - 2 min

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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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$222

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$150

21 - 26 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$204

9 - 11 min

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Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$204

Budget breakdown: $6891 In total

Activities & Food:$6384

Transport:$507