10 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Giovanny Andrés Durán renteria

16 Nov 2023

Explore the iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and world-class museums of London in this 10-day itinerary. From Tower Bridge to Buckingham Palace, immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse culture of the United Kingdom's capital city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$489

$ 43

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$87

5 - 6 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

26 - 32 min

Directions

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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$45

13 - 20 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$132

3 - 4 min

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Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$75

8 - 11 min

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A short walk from London Bridge, Hawksmoor Borough serves British steak & seafood. A private dining room for up to 16 & tickets for Cooks’ Room Supper Club.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$150

Day 2

$533

$ 43

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$108

1 - 2 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$180

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$113

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$132

Day 3

$567

$ 53

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

With stunning views over to the Cathedral, Café Rouge St Paul’s is the place to enjoy a little slice of Paris in the heart of London. Featuring hand-foiled ceilings, gold-leaf screens, bespoke marble bar, vintage marble tile flooring and a specially commissioned ‘Cityscape’ muralCafe Rouge is you...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$111

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

24 - 29 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$156

13 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$75

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

A short walk from London Bridge, Hawksmoor Borough serves British steak & seafood. A private dining room for up to 16 & tickets for Cooks’ Room Supper Club.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$150

Day 4

$645

$ 32

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Sky Pod Bar is an all-day drinking and dining rooftop space situated amongst the impressive gardens and offering the best views from Sky Garden.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$126

2 - 3 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

16 - 20 min

Directions

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$113

12 - 17 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$165

8 - 12 min

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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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$94

8 - 11 min

Directions

French restaurant Covent Garden Victoria Breakfast Lunch, teatime & Dinner Homemade cake ️ Coffee Wine & Bubbles

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$147

Day 5

$472

$ 64

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$90

14 - 17 min

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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

35 - 42 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$147

11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$94

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$141

Day 6

$483

$ 53

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

Directions

Russian Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$102

16 - 23 min

Directions

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

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$159

12 - 15 min

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Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$75

10 - 12 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$147

Day 7

$505

$ 22

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming, informal bistro-style setting, with a superb à la Carte menu to match. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$87

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

French restaurant Covent Garden Victoria Breakfast Lunch, teatime & Dinner Homemade cake ️ Coffee Wine & Bubbles

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$147

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$94

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$177

Day 8

$381

$ 43

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$108

8 - 12 min

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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

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$126

9 - 14 min

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Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$147

Day 9

$552

$ 43

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$108

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$131

16 - 20 min

Directions

Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$144

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Aubaine restaurant is a popular brunch spot boasting modern French dishes with a nod to the traditional.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$168

Day 10

$515

$ 32

The Ritz London

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$120

8 - 11 min

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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

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$113

21 - 26 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$147

10 - 15 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$135

Budget breakdown: $5562 In total

Activities & Food:$5139

Transport:$423