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London Adventure

jeff wayne

21 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic city of London. Discover historical landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking architecture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of England!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Icons of London

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$62

Big Ben

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Palace of Westminster

Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$62

Day 2Celebrity Encounters and Aviation Wonders

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$86

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$ 15

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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$86

24 - 29 min

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Kenwood House

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Royal Air Force Museum London

Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Heavenly Heights and Literary Treasures

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$50

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$ 8

St. Paul's Cathedral

17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

20 - 24 min

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The British Library

Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Modern Art, Historical Gems, and War Secrets

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$62

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$ 15

Tate Modern

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum

Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Churchill War Rooms

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$62

Day 5Ancient Artifacts and Royal Splendor

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$0

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$ 8

The British Museum

Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Artistic Inspiration and Iconic Bridges

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$80

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$ 15

Royal Academy of Arts

Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Shakespeare's Globe

Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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Tower Bridge

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Royal Elegance and Natural Wonders

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$0

Royal Albert Hall

One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Natural History Museum

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Regal Residences and Naval Heritage

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$62

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$ 8

Hampton Court Palace

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

83 - 100 min

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Old Royal Naval College

Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Contemporary Art and Maritime Marvels

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$0

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$ 8

Whitechapel Gallery

Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Astronomical Wonders and Historic Fortresses

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$160

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$ 8

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

11 - 16 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

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Tower of London

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$74

Budget breakdown: $640 In total

Activities & Food:$562

Transport:$78