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London Adventure

Michael Anderson

8 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic city of London. Discover historic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Icons of London

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$124

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 - 12 min

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Palace of Westminster

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$124

Day 2Hidden Gems and Historical Wonders

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$124

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$ 29

Churchill War Rooms

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$124

14 - 17 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Kenwood House

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Celebrity Encounters and Artistic Delights

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$172

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$ 29

Madame Tussauds London

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$172

14 - 17 min

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Royal Academy of Arts

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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The British Library

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Spiritual Grandeur and Modern Art

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$100

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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$100

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

Day 5Ancient Treasures and Royal Residences

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$0

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$ 15

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

11 - 14 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Theatrical Charm and Sky-High Thrills

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$360

Shakespeare's Globe

Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

11 - 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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$200

12 - 18 min

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Tower Bridge

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Day 7Royal Elegance and Natural Wonders

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$0

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

Day 8Regal Palaces and Naval Heritage

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$124

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$ 15

Hampton Court Palace

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$124

83 - 100 min

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Old Royal Naval College

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9British Art and Maritime Legends

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$100

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$ 15

Tate Britain

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

38 - 46 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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$100

Day 10Nautical History and Towering Fortresses

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$148

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$ 29

National Maritime Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Museum of London Docklands

Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Tower of London

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$148

Budget breakdown: $1379 In total

Activities & Food:$1252

Transport:$127