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London Calling!

Ali Assaf

Ali Assaf

12 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 10-day adventure in the heart of London. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a journey you'll never forget.

Trip to London

Day 1Greenwich Park and Tower Bridge
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$30

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$ 8

Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
Day 2St. Paul's Cathedral and Borough Market
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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
8 - 10 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
Day 3Tower of London, Sky Garden, and Big Ben
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$74

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$ 8

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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$74
10 - 15 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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$50

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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$50
Day 5Hyde Park and Harrods
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$0

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
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Science Museum and Buckingham Palace
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$0

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$ 8

Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Kensington Gardens and Madame Tussauds London
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$86

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$ 8

Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$86
Day 8Victoria and Albert Museum and Trafalgar Square
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$0

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$ 8

Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 9St James's Park and Westminster Abbey
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$62

St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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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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$62
Day 10Camden Market and Tate Modern
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$0

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$ 8

Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$352
Transport:$50