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London Adventures

fatuma Muziransa

12 Dec 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic streets of London. From royal palaces to vibrant markets, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this incredible city!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Royalty and Historic Landmarks

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$54

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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Directions

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

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Regency Cafe

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

11 - 16 min

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Directions

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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$31

Day 2Art, History, and Delicious Treats

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$19

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$ 4

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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Trafalgar Square

Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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 3Eclectic Markets and Iconic Landmarks

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$56

·

$ 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

11 - 14 min

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Directions

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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$43

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Gail's Bakery

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

Day 4Modern Art, Foodie Delights, and Breathtaking Views

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$62

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Padella

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Directions

The Shard

87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Architectural Wonders and Scenic Serenity

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$44

·

$ 4

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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$25

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Greenwich Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Heap's Sausages

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

Day 6Iconic Bridges, Historic Fortresses, and Sky-High Dining

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$75

Tower Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tower of London

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$37

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Mei Ume

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sky Garden

Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Wildlife Encounters and Nature's Tranquility

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$56

·

$ 8

London Zoo

Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$37

49 - 59 min

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Directions

Richmond Park

Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Al Boccon Di' Vino

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

Day 8Royal Residences, Lush Parks, and Mouthwatering Delights

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$20

·

$ 4

Kensington Palace

Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Burger & Lobster

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Science, Luxury Shopping, and Authentic Italian Cuisine

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$25

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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Directions

Harrods

Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Sale E Pepe

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 10Artistic Treasures, Grand Performances, and Greek Delicacies

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$13

·

$ 4

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Royal Albert Hall

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Halepi

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Kensington Gardens

Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $453 In total

Activities & Food:$424

Transport:$29