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

Kristin Bergeron

27 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of London. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in history, and savor mouthwatering cuisine. From Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, this itinerary is packed with excitement!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Pret a Manger, Madame Tussauds London, Buckingham Palace, Chutney Mary

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$146

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$ 22

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Madame Tussauds London

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$86

16 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Hyde Park

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

No time set

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Free

20 - 24 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Union Viet, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

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$130

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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$22

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

5 - 8 min

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Shakespeare's Globe

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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London Bridge

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

No time set

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Free

Day 3The Watch House, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Big Ben, Gail's Bakery

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$182

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$ 8

The Watch House

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

4 - 6 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

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Tower of London

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$74

20 - 24 min

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Big Ben

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Gail's Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 4Carpo, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum Member's Room

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$70

Carpo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 9 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

4 - 6 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 5G!Ro, Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey, Regency Cafe

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$168

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$ 15

G!Ro

Coffee, Cycle, Culture

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

10 - 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.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$62

49 - 59 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$62

10 - 15 min

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Regency Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Macellaio, Science Museum, Natural History Museum Member's Room

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$62

Macellaio

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

11 - 16 min

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Science Museum

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

8 - 11 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 7Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London, The British Museum, Abeno

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$80

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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The British Museum

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Abeno

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $881 In total

Activities & Food:$838

Transport:$43