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London Adventure: 10 Days of Exploring the Capital

Nurul Ashikin Abd Rahim

Nurul Ashikin Abd Rahim

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and must-visit attractions of this captivating metropolis.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$315

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$ 71

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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$125
9 - 11 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
16 - 20 min

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Pavilion Cafe
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$115
9 - 11 min

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$95

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$ 53

Columbia Road Flower Market
Flower market (open Sundays only) surrounded by independent fashion, antique and homeware stores.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Monument to the Great Fire of London
Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Horniman Museum and Gardens
Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Heap's Sausages
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$95
4 - 6 min

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National Maritime Museum
Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$378

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$ 53

Cutty Sark
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$125
24 - 29 min

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Museum of London Docklands
Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mei Ume
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$65
7 - 10 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
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$188
14 - 17 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$373

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$ 36

Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
9 - 11 min

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Gail's Bakery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
7 - 10 min

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National Theatre
Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$188
Day 5
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$95

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$ 18

Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 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
10 - 12 min

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Da Mario
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
8 - 11 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$272

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$ 36

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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$156
53 - 64 min

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Halepi
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$115
8 - 12 min

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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
6 - 8 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$252

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$ 53

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
13 - 16 min

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Saatchi Gallery
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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The Monocle Shop London
As well as the usual delicious coffee from Allpress, London’s Monocle Café now has a tasty menu that includes taco rice, sandwiches and pastries.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$95
4 - 5 min

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The Wallace Collection
Museum of world-sourced antiques, sculpture, artworks and armour, set within a palatial townhouse.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$156
Day 8
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$257

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$ 53

Tate Britain
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100
10 - 15 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$156
12 - 17 min

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National Portrait Gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$125

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$ 36

London Transport Museum
World's leading museum of urban transport with galleries of vintage London trams, trains & buses.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Royal Opera House
Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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The Stag
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$125
14 - 21 min

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Hampstead Heath
Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kenwood House
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$472

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$ 36

Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$219
6 - 8 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$188
12 - 17 min

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Ferreira Delicatessen
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$65
8 - 11 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Alexandra Palace
Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus & funfairs.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $3070 In total

Activities & Food:$2630
Transport:$441