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London Adventure: 9 Days of Discovery

Adrian Redpath

Adrian Redpath

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of London! Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and marvel at iconic landmarks. Join me as I explore the hidden gems and must-visit attractions of this magnificent city.

Day 1Rhythm & Brews, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Al Boccon Di' Vino, L'oro Di Napoli
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$156

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$ 22

Rhythm & Brews
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
9 - 11 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
8 - 10 min

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Al Boccon Di' Vino
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$46
17 - 21 min

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L'oro Di Napoli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Joe & the Juice, Kensington Palace, Science Museum, Natural History Museum Member's Room, Da Mario
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$118

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$ 8

Joe & the Juice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
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
7 - 9 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Natural History Museum Member's Room
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$38
9 - 14 min

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Da Mario
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$58
Day 3G!Ro, Hampton Court Palace, Chutney Mary, Buckingham Palace, Bleecker Burger
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$166

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$ 15

G!Ro
Coffee, Cycle, Culture
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
10 - 12 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$62
55 - 66 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
$26
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
$52
Day 4Ole & Steen, Trafalgar Square, Churchill War Rooms, Regency Cafe, Westminster Abbey, Gail's Bakery
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$188

Ole & Steen
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...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
4 - 6 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$62
12 - 17 min

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Regency Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
11 - 16 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$62
12 - 17 min

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Gail's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
Day 5Pret a Manger, Madame Tussauds London, London Zoo, Ferreira Delicatessen, Cafe Zilly
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$242

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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
$24
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
$86
8 - 10 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$74
12 - 17 min

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Ferreira Delicatessen
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$38
9 - 11 min

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Cafe Zilly
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 6Gail's Bakery, Big Ben, The British Museum, Abeno, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
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$108

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$ 8

Gail's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$46
4 - 6 min

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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$46
Day 7Union Viet, Tate Modern, Mei Ume, Tower Bridge, Comptoir Gourmand
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$126

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$ 8

Union Viet
A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Mei Ume
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$30
8 - 12 min

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Comptoir Gourmand
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 8Heap's Sausages, Greenwich Park, St. Paul's Cathedral, Pilpel, Pilpel
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$138

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$ 8

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
12 - 17 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
35 - 42 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$50
2 - 3 min

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Pilpel
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$40
8 - 12 min

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Pilpel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 9Carpo, Victoria and Albert Museum, Amber, Tower of London, Comptoir Gourmand
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$166

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$ 8

Carpo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
6 - 9 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
31 - 38 min

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Amber
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$50
16 - 24 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
$74
17 - 26 min

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Comptoir Gourmand
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $1493 In total

Activities & Food:$1408
Transport:$85