London Unleashed

Santa Blāķe

17 Dec 2023

Embark on an epic adventure through the heart of London, immersing yourself in its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture. From the majestic Tower Bridge to the awe-inspiring St. Paul's Cathedral, this 8-day itinerary will leave you spellbound. Get ready to discover the secrets of the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1Bridges and Legends

$154

$ 22

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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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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$50

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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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

16 - 24 min

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Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Maritime Heritage

$ 22

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Heavenly Heights and Modern Wonders

$100

$ 29

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

35 - 42 min

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Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

30 - 36 min

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Expansive art gallery hosting a dynamic programme of major temporary exhibitions.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Majestic Halls and Cultural Treasures

$62

$ 29

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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 - 12 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

21 - 26 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$62

13 - 16 min

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Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Royal Residences and Artistic Enclaves

$124

$ 29

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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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

44 - 53 min

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Significant collection of 17th- & 18th-century European Old Masters in a building by Sir John Soane.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 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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$62

Day 6Regal Splendor and Architectural Gems

$ 22

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Hidden Gems and Cultural Delights

$ 36

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Literary Treasures and Iconic Figures

$86

$ 15

The Mandeville Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$86

Budget breakdown: $724 In total

Activities & Food:$526

Transport:$198