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8 Days in London: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

22 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure in London, where we'll uncover ancient marvels, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to London

Day 1Unveiling London's Hidden Gems
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$65

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$ 11

Union Viet
A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 12 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
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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$25
10 - 12 min

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Tower Bridge
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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$15
6 - 8 min

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Whitechapel Gallery
Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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National Maritime Museum
Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
Day 2Art, History, and Sausages Galore
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$61

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$ 4

Origin Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
8 - 11 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Monument to the Great Fire of London
Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$37
30 - 36 min

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Old Royal Naval College
Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
Day 3From Sausages to War Rooms: A Day of Discovery
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$115

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$ 11

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Cutty Sark
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
31 - 38 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Hayward Gallery
Expansive art gallery hosting a dynamic programme of major temporary exhibitions.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Churchill War Rooms
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$31
11 - 16 min

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Chutney Mary
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 4Coffee, Museums, and Pizza Delights
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$34

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$ 8

Coleman Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Garden Museum
Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Somerset House
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
8 - 10 min

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Kenwood House
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Dining, Museums, and Celebrity Encounters
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$65

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$ 8

Holborn Dining Room
A grand brasserie set in midtown London, Holborn Dining Room serves up seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine with a twist in a vibrantly bustling dining salon.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum
Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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The British Library
Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Wellcome Collection
Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$43
5 - 8 min

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Pret a Manger
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6Sandwiches, Art, and Royal Splendor
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$62

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$ 11

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$31
13 - 16 min

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Royal Academy of Arts
Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Da Mario
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$23
Day 7Palaces, Museums, and Regal Wonders
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$71

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$ 11

G!Ro
Coffee, Cycle, Culture
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
10 - 12 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
48 - 58 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Chutney Mary
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 8Meat, Science, and Cultural Treasures
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$24

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$ 4

Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 16 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tate Britain
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Regency Cafe
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$497
Transport:$64