10 Days in London: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Paula Ramírez Levy

3 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of London. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine of this incredible city.

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Day 1Breakfast at Iris & June, War Rooms Discovery, and Royal Serenity at St James's Park

$230

$ 15

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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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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$24

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

5 - 8 min

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Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

11 - 16 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

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Vietnamese Delights, Modern Art at Tate, and Celebrity Encounters at Madame Tussauds

$204

$ 22

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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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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$86

6 - 9 min

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OPSO [gr. ΟΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy. Inspired by Greece, made in London

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 3Coffee Connoisseur's Paradise, Shakespearean Magic, and Majestic Views at St. Paul's Cathedral

$204

$ 29

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 4Coffee Artistry, Sky-high Garden, and Wildlife Adventure at London Zoo

$166

$ 36

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$74

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 5Superior Sandwiches, British Museum Wonders, and Royal Splendor at Buckingham Palace

$82

$ 22

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Sausage Sensation, Greenwich Park Serenity, and Panoramic Views from The Shard

$238

$ 22

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

12 - 17 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

16 - 23 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 7Turkish Delights, Maritime History at Cutty Sark, and Medieval Marvels at Tower of London

$250

$ 29

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

29 - 35 min

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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$74

29 - 35 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 8Garden Oasis, British Art at Tate Britain, and Gourmet Delights at Burger & Lobster

$88

$ 22

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

12 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

14 - 21 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Italian Feast, Science Marvels, and Cultural Extravaganza at Royal Albert Hall

$98

$ 15

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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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

9 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

Day 10Gourmet Coffee, Palace Grandeur at Hampton Court, and Artistic Treasures at Victoria and Albert Museum

$188

$ 29

The Westbridge Hotel London Stratford

Depart from your stay 🏨

67 - 81 min

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Coffee, Cycle, Culture

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

10 - 12 min

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Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$62

47 - 57 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1981 In total

Activities & Food:$1748

Transport:$233