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8 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Laura Mora M

Laura Mora M

24 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in 8 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$67

Iris & June
Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
12 - 17 min

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Gail's Bakery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$23
9 - 14 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
3:00 PM - 4:00 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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$71

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$ 22

WA Cafe
WA is a small, independent patisserie located in Ealing Broadway.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
17 - 21 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
23 - 28 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$19
17 - 21 min

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Royal Air Force Museum London
Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 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.
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$41
Day 3
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$64

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$ 4

Ferreira Delicatessen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 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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$38
20 - 24 min

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Da Mario
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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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.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$64

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$ 4

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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
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Free
30 - 36 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
9 - 14 min

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Mei Ume
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
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.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$56

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$ 8

46b Espresso Hut
A charming coffee shop situated on Brooksby's Walk, south of Chatsworth Road, in Homerton, Hackney and is ran by Eva Kostelidou and Dominic Rich.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 11 min

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Padella
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$19
4 - 6 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
Day 6
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$81

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$ 15

Dishoom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 12 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
26 - 32 min

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Banh-Mi & Son
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$23
7 - 9 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
11 - 16 min

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The Shard
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
21 - 26 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$38

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$ 11

Pembroke Lodge
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
10 - 12 min

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Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Buns from Home
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$19
9 - 14 min

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Holland Park
Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
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 8
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$72

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$ 11

Joe & the Juice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
8 - 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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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The London Dungeon
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $582 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$71