London Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

Rita Vaitauskaite

19 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through London's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower of London, and more. Indulge in delicious cuisine at Mei Ume and Comptoir Gourmand. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$472

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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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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$100

14 - 21 min

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Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$92

8 - 11 min

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Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$148

17 - 26 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$72

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$60

Day 2

$364

$ 43

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

15 - 18 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$76

4 - 6 min

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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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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$172

5 - 8 min

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Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$116

24 - 29 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 3

$528

$ 43

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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17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

11 - 16 min

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Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$124

21 - 26 min

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Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$148

12 - 17 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$104

Day 4

$408

$ 15

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$148

8 - 10 min

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Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$124

11 - 16 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.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$88

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$116

$ 29

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

9 - 14 min

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One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$76

14 - 21 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$40

Day 6

$308

$ 43

Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$92

8 - 12 min

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Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$124

13 - 16 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$92

Day 7

$160

$ 15

Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 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...

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$76

9 - 14 min

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