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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Iconic City

Ayessa Nicolás

Ayessa Nicolás

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. From historic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to culinary delights at local eateries, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Day 1
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$387

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$ 15

Joe & the Juice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
8 - 12 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Gail's Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$92
9 - 14 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$175
16 - 23 min

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Flat Iron
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Day 2
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$236

Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$44
11 - 16 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Sale E Pepe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$76
4 - 5 min

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Burger & Lobster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$116
Day 3
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$333

Iris & June
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
$52
8 - 12 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$125
8 - 12 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
7 - 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$52
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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Bleecker Burger
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$104
Day 4
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$359

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$ 15

Pret a Manger
Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
5 - 8 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$175
11 - 14 min

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Abeno
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$48
4 - 6 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
Day 5
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$314

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$ 15

The Watch House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
4 - 6 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$150
13 - 16 min

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Padella
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$76
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40

Budget breakdown: $1672 In total

Activities & Food:$1629
Transport:$43