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5 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Natalia R.V

Natalia R.V

24 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in 5 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$106

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$ 36

Wembley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Carpo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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
13 - 16 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
6 - 9 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Burger & Lobster
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$36
Day 2
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$181

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$ 29

Wembley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
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
11 - 14 min

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Bleecker Burger
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$63
12 - 17 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Viet Food
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$134

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$ 29

Wembley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Porteña
Empanadas - Steak Sandwich - Wines - Beer - Juices - Croissants and more...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Mei Ume
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
8 - 11 min

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Tower Bridge
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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$30
18 - 22 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.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Banh-Mi & Son
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$52
14 - 21 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$167

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$ 22

Wembley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Curators Coffee Studio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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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$75
12 - 15 min

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Pilpel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Casa do Frango
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44
14 - 21 min

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St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
City garden amongst the ruins of a grade I listed church with a tower & steeple by Christopher Wren.
No time set
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Free
Day 5
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$132

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$ 29

Wembley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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
9 - 11 min

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Pilpel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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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...
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $861 In total

Activities & Food:$720
Transport:$141