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5 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Judy Stevenson

Judy Stevenson

12 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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$ 22

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
25 - 30 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 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
5 - 8 min

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Sale E Pepe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$46
4 - 6 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Burger & Lobster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$118

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$ 29

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
15 - 18 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
11 - 16 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
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.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Gail's Bakery
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$58
Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$122

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$ 22

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
24 - 29 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Padella
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
9 - 14 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Mei Ume
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$155

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$ 43

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Iris & June
Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
17 - 21 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Kirvem
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
10 - 12 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Heap's Sausages
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$132

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$ 29

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pilpel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
8 - 12 min

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Bleecker Burger
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
15 - 18 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
8 - 11 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
Casa do Frango
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$20
Novotel London Canary Wharf
Polished high-rise hotel offering a modern restaurant, a rooftop terrace & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $774 In total

Activities & Food:$633
Transport:$141