8 Days in London: Exploring the City's Hidden Gems

Oscar Gomez

3 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through London's vibrant streets, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures. Discover the best of British cuisine, immerse yourself in history, and indulge in the city's diverse culture. Join me as I uncover the secrets of this enchanting metropolis.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Buckingham Palace to Bleecker Burger

$265

$ 18

A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$115

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$90

Day 2Sausages, Parks, and Olympic Memories

$295

$ 53

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$55

12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$95

16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$145

Day 3Mulberries, War Rooms, and Artisan Bakeries

$600

$ 36

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$65

10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$185

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$155

11 - 16 min

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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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$65

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$130

Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Exquisite Dining

$285

$ 18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$115

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$110

Day 5Coffee, Parks, and Delicious Buns

$205

$ 18

Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$95

8 - 11 min

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**In light of the government guidelines, we are temporarily closed for eat-in dining. The good news is, we’re still serving takeaway and you can find all your faves on Deliveroo. In a while crocodile!...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 6Parks, Museums, and Authentic Italian Cuisine

$270

$ 36