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A Week in London: Explore the Best of the UK Capital

Marium Saeed Jumani

Marium Saeed Jumani

15 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$643

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$ 57

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar
English steakhouse with views of Big Ben and the London Eye. Our bar is open late and serves a wide selection of cocktails as well as over 70 gins.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$116
10 - 12 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Orrery
Elegant and sophisticated, Orrery serves classic French food in the heart of W1 and benefits from a beautiful terrace.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$176
14 - 21 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$175
16 - 23 min

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The Regent's Park
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Phoenix Palace
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$176
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$560

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$ 57

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

The Hendon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$144
36 - 44 min

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Wembley Stadium
Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Blue Door Bistro
The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming, informal bistro-style setting, with a superb à la Carte menu to match. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$240
7 - 10 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Colonel Saab
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$176
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$706

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$ 57

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Oslo Court Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$148
21 - 26 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$150
7 - 10 min

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Zaika of Kensington
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$208
11 - 14 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Buddha Bar
Blending pan-Asian cuisine, expert mixology, world renowned music, and stunning interiors to create a sensuous and serene experience to delights all five senses
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$200
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$576

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$ 57

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Bel Canto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$168
36 - 44 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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The Steakhouse
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$220
3 - 4 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Signor Sassi Italian Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$188
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$728

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$ 43

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Brasserie Joel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$120
7 - 10 min

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Westminster Bridge
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$164
2 - 3 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Lobos Meat & Tapas
next to Borough Market
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$196
9 - 14 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Burger & Lobster
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$188
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$794

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$ 57

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Cafe Rouge
With stunning views over to the Cathedral, Café Rouge St Paul’s is the place to enjoy a little slice of Paris in the heart of London. Featuring hand-foiled ceilings, gold-leaf screens, bespoke marble bar, vintage marble tile flooring and a specially commissioned ‘Cityscape’ muralCafe Rouge is you...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$136
4 - 5 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
1 - 2 min

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Blacklock City
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$212
15 - 18 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$150
Brasserie Blanc Southbank
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$196
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$823

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$ 43

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
30 - 45 min

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Directions

Il Bianco
Italian ristorante and pizzeria with a Milanese menu, thin-crust pizza and a well-stocked wine bar.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$116
34 - 41 min

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The O2
Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Brasserie Blanc Southbank
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$196
10 - 15 min

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The London Dungeon
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$150
12 - 17 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$125
4 - 5 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Barrafina
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$236
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel
Unfussy, modern rooms in a laid-back lodging with a restaurant and a 9-room conference centre.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $5197 In total

Activities & Food:$4830
Transport:$367