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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Capital

Adrián Bravo

Adrián Bravo

4 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Day 1
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$35

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$ 18

The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Hagen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
10 - 12 min

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Battersea Park
Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
22 - 27 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
Free
22 - 27 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...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$23
4 - 6 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 2
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$30

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$ 15

The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$11
10 - 15 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
16 - 20 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$19
8 - 11 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
Free
9 - 11 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
No time set
Free
Day 3
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$41

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$ 18

The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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The Watch House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$13
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
$15
13 - 16 min

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Gail's Bakery
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$13
9 - 14 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
No time set
Free
16 - 20 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
No time set
Free
Day 4
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$24

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$ 15

The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
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
Free
10 - 12 min

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Pilpel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$12
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
Free
14 - 17 min

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National Theatre
Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.
No time set
Free
11 - 16 min

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London Transport Museum
World's leading museum of urban transport with galleries of vintage London trams, trains & buses.
No time set
Free

Budget breakdown: $194 In total

Activities & Food:$130
Transport:$64