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London in 10 Days!

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16 Jan 2024

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Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of London! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a journey you'll never forget.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Royal Extravaganza

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$62

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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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

9 - 14 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$62

Day 2Unveiling History

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$0

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$ 8

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

8 - 10 min

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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

Day 3Market Madness

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$86

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$ 15

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

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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$86

21 - 26 min

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Big Ben

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Artistic Delights

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$100

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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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

4 - 5 min

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The Shard

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$100

Day 5Spiritual Serenity

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$50

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$ 8

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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$50

37 - 45 min

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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

Day 6Majestic London

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$104

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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$30

10 - 15 min

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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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$74

10 - 15 min

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Sky Garden

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Wild Encounters

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$74

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$ 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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$74

56 - 68 min

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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

Day 8Royal Retreat

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$0

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$ 8

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

8 - 10 min

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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

Day 9Science and Shopping

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$0

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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Harrods

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Cultural Wonderland

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$0

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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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 - 14 min

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Directions

Kensington Gardens

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $519 In total

Activities & Food:$476

Transport:$43