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A Week in London: Explore the Best of the Capital City

Nicole Weaver

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through London's iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and delectable dining spots. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of the city as you indulge in delicious cuisine, marvel at stunning art collections, and explore famous attractions like Buckingham Palace and the British Museum.

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Day 1

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$97

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$ 8

Cecconi's

Cecconi's is a modern day classic Italian restaurant with a fabled history. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Royal Academy of Arts

Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Da Mario

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Serpentine Gallery

Free-entry art galleries hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions on either side of the lake.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Royal Albert Hall

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Zaika of Kensington

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

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$129

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$ 4

Macellaio

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

L'ETO Caffè

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$37

3 - 4 min

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Directions

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

15 - 18 min

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Churchill War Rooms

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$31

11 - 16 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.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$36

Day 3

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$127

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$ 15

Paul - Gloucester

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

9 - 14 min

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Science Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Kutir

Chelsea, London

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Saatchi Gallery

Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Tate Britain

Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$36

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Westminster Abbey

Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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$31

Day 4

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$95

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$ 4

Le Deli Robuchon

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Buckingham Palace

Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

9:00 AM - 10:30 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Bancone

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$37

2 - 3 min

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National Portrait Gallery

Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Royal Opera House

Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Condesa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Hayward Gallery

Expansive art gallery hosting a dynamic programme of major temporary exhibitions.

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$96

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$ 15

Exmouth Coffee Company

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

1 - 2 min

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Whitechapel Gallery

Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Hibagon Sushi & Grill

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

5 - 6 min

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Horniman Museum and Gardens

Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Babur

Babur is a small, smart, relaxed neighbourhood Indian restaurant. Regular customers describe it as West End dining at neighbourhood prices.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$34

Day 6

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$118

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$ 8

Heap's Sausages

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

6 - 9 min

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Old Royal Naval College

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

25 - 30 min

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Casa do Frango

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

8 - 12 min

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Tate Modern

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Delaunay

All-day brasserie in elegant grand cafe surrounds, serving modern and classic European menu.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Somerset House

Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$97

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$ 15

Bread and Bean

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Kenwood House

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Wellcome Collection

Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Granger & Co., Kings Cross

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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The British Library

Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum

Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Barrafina

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$36

12 - 18 min

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Big Ben

16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

+

$137

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$ 11

Asakusa Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Camden Market

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Madame Tussauds London

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$43

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Abeno

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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Directions

The British Museum

Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Hakkasan Hanway Place

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $970 In total

Activities & Food:$896

Transport:$74