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A Week in London: The Ultimate Itinerary

Ben Rinshofer

Ben Rinshofer

27 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$522

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$ 43

Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$90
10 - 12 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
10:00 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
12 - 18 min

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Barrafina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$216
1 - 2 min

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Bancone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216
Day 2
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$588

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$ 22

Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$150
2 - 3 min

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Pilpel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$222
8 - 11 min

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Goodman City
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216
Day 3
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$608

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$ 22

Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$188
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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Mei Ume
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$204
12 - 18 min

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Goodman City
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216
Day 4
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$633

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$ 22

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$225
21 - 26 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 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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$204
4 - 6 min

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The Wolseley
The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$204
Day 5
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$420

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$ 43

Royal Air Force Museum London
Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Coya London
London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$216
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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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$204
Day 6
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$683

Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$263
5 - 8 min

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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$204
6 - 9 min

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Opso
OPSO [gr. ΟΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy. Inspired by Greece, made in London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216
Day 7
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$582

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$ 43

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$150
8 - 10 min

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Al Boccon Di' Vino
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$216
17 - 21 min

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The Swan
In a world of gastropub restaurants, The Swan is staying true to the pub in gastropub. We’re proud to serve 3 real ales alongside an exciting wine list and a monthly changing Mediterranean menu full of delicious, fresh dishes.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216

Budget breakdown: $4226 In total

Activities & Food:$4035
Transport:$191