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10 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Guillermo Forero

Guillermo Forero

2 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, magnificent parks, world-class museums, and vibrant markets. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse culture of this incredible city!

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Day 1
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$0

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$ 8

Wembley Stadium
Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 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
22 - 27 min

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Westminster Bridge
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$ 4

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
16 - 24 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
10 - 12 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 3
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$ 8

Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$44

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$ 8

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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$44
19 - 23 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
9 - 11 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$ 8

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
17 - 21 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$ 8

Battersea Park
Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$38

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$ 8

National Maritime Museum
Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 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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$38
14 - 21 min

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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
Bullet-shaped office tower of swirling light and dark glass, known locally as the Gherkin.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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 - 18 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$ 4

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
27 - 33 min

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The O2
Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $131 In total

Activities & Food:$82
Transport:$50