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8 Days in London: Uncover the City's Hidden Gems

justin pressley

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through London's rich history and vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, this itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Theatrical Marvels and Majestic Views

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$77

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$ 4

Shakespeare's Globe

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Tower Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

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.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$37

16 - 24 min

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Whitechapel Gallery

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Wonders and Spiritual Splendor

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$25

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$ 4

Old Royal Naval College

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Tate Modern

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral

17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Architectural Marvels and Artistic Enclaves

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$25

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$ 11

Barbican Centre

Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Somerset House

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

Significant collection of 17th- & 18th-century European Old Masters in a building by Sir John Soane.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Cutty Sark

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Cultural Extravaganza and Serene Gardens

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$0

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$ 8

Royal Albert Hall

One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Royal Academy of Arts

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Garden Museum

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Royal Residences and Scientific Marvels

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$31

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$ 8

Hampton Court Palace

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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$31

58 - 70 min

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Science Museum

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Artistic Masterpieces and Political Icons

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$62

Tate Britain

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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Palace of Westminster

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 - 10 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$31

6 - 9 min

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Churchill War Rooms

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$31

Day 7Historic Mansions and Intellectual Pursuits

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$0

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$ 8

Kenwood House

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Wellcome Collection

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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The British Library

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Celebrity Encounters and Cultural Icons

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$43

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$ 8

Madame Tussauds London

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$43

11 - 14 min

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The British Museum

Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Hayward Gallery

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Big Ben

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $309 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$46