London Adventure: 10 Days of Exploration

Polyanna Figueiredo

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us as we explore Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and so much more!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$102

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

20 - 24 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

4 - 6 min

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16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$198

$ 22

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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$74

19 - 23 min

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Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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At Marcella we celebrate simple, delicious food and drink, focusing on the best seasonal Italian and British produce and a strictly all Italian wine list.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$74

9 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

4 - 6 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$68

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

4 - 5 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$136

$ 15

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

48 - 58 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$74

10 - 15 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$72

$ 22

Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

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.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$192

$ 15

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$68

6 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$62

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$146

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$74

6 - 9 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$118

$ 36

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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A strikingly, elegant salon tucked away in the heart of Rosewood London, the Mirror Room is the social hub of the hotel, offering social all-day dining and afternoon tea.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

1 - 2 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 9

$152

$ 15

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

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

5 - 8 min

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