A Week in London: Explore the Best of the City

Elizabeth Giraldo

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day journey through London, where we'll visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

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Viator

Day 1

$123

$ 43

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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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

28 - 34 min

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Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$69

8 - 12 min

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Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$144

$ 32

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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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

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$57

7 - 10 min

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Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$87

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$117

$ 11

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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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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$39

7 - 10 min

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Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$102

$ 64

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

21 - 26 min

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Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus & funfairs.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$66

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$87

$ 43

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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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

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$57

4 - 6 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$138

$ 43

South Bank

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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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

8 - 10 min

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Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen is the Danish bakery. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries. Using only the best quality ingredients, artisanal techniques and highly skilled bakers...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$69

13 - 20 min

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