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3 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Cuisine

Kris Gamble

8 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 3-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, indulge in delicious meals at Chutney Mary and Mari Vanna, and relax in the beautiful St James's Park and Hyde Park.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$257

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$ 29

ibis London Blackfriars

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

The Library at County Hall

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Big Ben

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Westminster Abbey

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

7 - 9 min

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Directions

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

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$72

6 - 9 min

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Directions

St James's Park

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Mari Vanna

Russian Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2

+

$196

·

$ 29

ibis London Blackfriars

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Le Deli Robuchon

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Buckingham Palace

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The National Gallery

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Richard Haward's Oysters

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$74

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.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Padella

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 3

+

$297

·

$ 22

ibis London Blackfriars

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Store Street Espresso

Independent coffee shop, serving Square Mile seasonal espresso, with an extensive selection of cakes, pastries, and lunch options.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

5 - 8 min

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Directions

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

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Mei Ume

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$68

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tower of London

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

10 - 15 min

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Tower Bridge

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Bar Tozino

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $827 In total

Activities & Food:$750

Transport:$78