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London in 5 Days: A Cultural Adventure

Isabella Pinel

Isabella Pinel

11 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the United Kingdom's capital.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$0

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$ 11

The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$169

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$ 22

Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 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
8 - 12 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$94
7 - 10 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$75
Day 3
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$94

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$ 11

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
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$94
Day 4
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$0

Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$132

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$ 22

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
11 - 14 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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$131
11 - 14 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $458 In total

Activities & Food:$394
Transport:$64