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8 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Hakan Arslantürk

Hakan Arslantürk

6 Nov 2023

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

Trip to London

Day 1
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$205

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$ 18

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Ole & Steen
Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
4 - 6 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
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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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Gail's Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$145
Day 2
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$593

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$ 88

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$55
8 - 12 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The London Dungeon
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$188
1 - 2 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.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$205
4 - 5 min

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Gail's Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$145
18 - 22 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$270

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$ 53

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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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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$65
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
16 - 20 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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$75
9 - 14 min

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Mei Ume
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$130
Day 4
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$170

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$ 53

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Union Viet
A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
8 - 11 min

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Tate Modern
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
29 - 35 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$110
Day 5
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$298

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$ 53

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Curators Coffee Studio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
3 - 4 min

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Sky Garden
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
11 - 16 min

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Tower of London
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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$188
14 - 21 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Padella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
12 - 18 min

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Leadenhall Market
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
No time set
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Free
Day 6
+

$280

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$ 176

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Rhythm & Brews
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 10 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
7 - 9 min

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Al Boccon Di' Vino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$115
23 - 28 min

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the Design Museum
Displays of contemporary design & innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Saatchi Gallery
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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National Portrait Gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Battersea Power Station
Repurposed riverside Victorian power station featuring luxury shops, dining & entertainment.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Westminster Bridge
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Royal Opera House
Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Savoy
Landmark 19th-century hotel with luxe rooms & suites, plus a Gordon Ramsay restaurant & a spa.
No time set
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Free
Day 7
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$200

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$ 36

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$95
11 - 16 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sale E Pepe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$105
Day 8
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$120

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$ 36

Ivory Barker

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Formative
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$70
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2646 In total

Activities & Food:$2135
Transport:$511