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London Adventures

harshi patel

harshi patel

1 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of London! Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in history, and explore world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the United Kingdom.

Trip to London

Day 1Bridges, Galleries, and Parks
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$81

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$ 22

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
6 - 8 min

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Whitechapel Gallery
Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
36 - 44 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.
No time set
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$41
12 - 18 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Art, History, and Maritime Wonders
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$62

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$ 18

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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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
12 - 15 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$37
39 - 47 min

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Horniman Museum and Gardens
Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Cutty Sark
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
Day 3Royal Treasures and Architectural Marvels
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$25

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$ 18

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

71 - 86 min

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Old Royal Naval College
Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Hayward Gallery
Expansive art gallery hosting a dynamic programme of major temporary exhibitions.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Hidden Gems and Cultural Delights
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$0

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$ 15

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Kenwood House
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Wellcome Collection
Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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The British Library
Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum
Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Markets, Museums, and Entertainment
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$43

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$ 18

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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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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$43
10 - 12 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
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Barbican Centre
Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Zoos, Aquariums, and Cultural Landmarks
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$74

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$ 15

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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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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$37
22 - 27 min

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Somerset House
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$37
Day 7Gardens, Palaces, and Historical Sites
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$62

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$ 11

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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Garden Museum
Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$31
6 - 9 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$31
12 - 15 min

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Royal Academy of Arts
Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Museums, Parks, and Luxury Shopping
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$0

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$ 15

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Gardens, Palaces, and Royal Residences
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$31

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$ 11

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
56 - 68 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$31
Day 10Museums, Art, and British Heritage
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$0

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$ 11

Wembley

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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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
11 - 16 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tate Britain
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $526 In total

Activities & Food:$378
Transport:$148