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London Adventure

Michelle Bond

Michelle Bond

21 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic city of London. From historic landmarks to world-class museums, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of the United Kingdom's capital.

Trip to London

Day 1Icons of London
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$62

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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$62
Day 2Art and Culture
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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
9 - 11 min

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Somerset House
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Majestic Royalty
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$ 8

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 - 11 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Gardens and Museums
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$0

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$ 8

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
7 - 9 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Royal Residences
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$62

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$ 8

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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$62
69 - 83 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 6Modern Art and Famous Figures
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$86

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$ 8

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
26 - 32 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$86
Day 7Bridges, Skyscrapers, and Culture
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$130

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$ 8

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
13 - 20 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
18 - 22 min

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Barbican Centre
Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Wildlife, Gardens, and History
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$148

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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
25 - 30 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$74
Day 9Theatrical Heritage and Greenwich
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$50

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$ 8

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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$50
27 - 33 min

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Old Royal Naval College
Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 10Museums and Cathedrals
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$50

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$ 8

Horniman Museum and Gardens
Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 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
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$50

Budget breakdown: $652 In total

Activities & Food:$588
Transport:$64