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8 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Raul Castro

23 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich history and vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$114

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$ 8

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 - 11 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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$41

13 - 16 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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$50

23 - 28 min

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Heap's Sausages

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

12 - 17 min

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Greenwich Park

Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$19

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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

32 - 39 min

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Golden Chippy

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

5 - 6 min

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Old Royal Naval College

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$32

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$ 8

The O2

Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$19

16 - 20 min

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Brockley's Rock

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Day 4

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$87

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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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$38

21 - 26 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

8 - 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

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

Day 5

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$19

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$ 4

Palace of Westminster

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Ole & Steen

Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

Day 6

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$48

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$ 4

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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$25

32 - 39 min

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Burger & Lobster

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

14 - 21 min

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Hyde Park

Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$19

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$ 4

Wembley Stadium

Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Science Museum

A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

Day 8

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$20

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

9 - 14 min

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Macellaio

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $397 In total

Activities & Food:$358

Transport:$39