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Discover London: A 9-Day Adventure

Kritika Gupta

Kritika Gupta

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in the diverse culture of the United Kingdom's capital.

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Day 1
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$47

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$ 4

St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
17 - 21 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
Day 2
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$0

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$ 4

Hyde Park
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
22 - 27 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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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
8 - 10 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

Royal Albert Hall
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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Natural History Museum
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
Day 5
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$38

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$ 8

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
21 - 26 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
9 - 11 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 4

Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Queen's House
16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$41

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$ 4

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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Garden Museum
Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$41
Day 8
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$19

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$ 4

Royal Observatory Greenwich
Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
38 - 46 min

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Royal Opera House
Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$25

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$ 4

St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $201 In total

Activities & Food:$169
Transport:$32