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London Adventure: 10 Days of Exploring the Capital

Jaspreet Saini

Jaspreet Saini

2 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through London's iconic landmarks, lush parks, and world-class museums. From Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural immersion.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$0

Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 15

Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$50

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$ 8

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
21 - 26 min

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Wembley Stadium
Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$63

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$ 8

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 - 10 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$63
6 - 9 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$163

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$ 15

Westminster Bridge
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$88
9 - 11 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
12:30 PM - 2:30 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$50

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
11 - 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
9 - 14 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$175

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$ 15

SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
14 - 17 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$100
23 - 28 min

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The O2
Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$75

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$ 8

Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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The London Dungeon
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$75
13 - 20 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$88

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$ 8

Hampstead Heath
Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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The Regent's Park
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$88
Day 10
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$75

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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
14 - 17 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $815 In total

Activities & Food:$738
Transport:$78