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A Week in London: Exploring the Best of the City

dino folo

dino folo

17 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. From iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to hidden gems like Camden Town and Greenwich Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Day 1
+

$80

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$ 8

Héfaure
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
$40
11 - 14 min

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Swiss Butter - Holborn
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$40
Day 2
+

$130

·

$ 15

Asakusa Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
9 - 14 min

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Camden Town
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$60
15 - 18 min

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Crome London
Sweet & savoury French toast cafe with all-day dining & specialty coffee in contemporary surrounds.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
10 - 12 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 3
+

$52

Notes
Coffee, Wine, Music and Films!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$52
3 - 4 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 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
Free
Day 4
+

$108

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$ 15

Whittard of Chelsea
Take some time away from the real world and lose yourself in a space filled with luxurious leaf teas, aromatic coffees and creative hot chocolates. Led by our friendly in-store experts, there to make your experience one worth remembering.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
3 - 4 min

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Chinatown
Colourful area with dozens of Chinese eateries, shops & ornate landmarks such as Chinatown Gate.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$60
8 - 10 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 5
+

$82

·

$ 15

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$52
12 - 17 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
24 - 29 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
$30
10 - 12 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 6
+

$46

Rabot 1745
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$46
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
17 - 26 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
Bullet-shaped office tower of swirling light and dark glass, known locally as the Gherkin.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 7
+

$50

Carpo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
3 - 4 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $598 In total

Activities & Food:$548
Transport:$50