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London in 6 Days

Felipe Contreras

31 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of London, exploring iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unleashing the Wonders of Science and Art

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$93

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$ 11

Science Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$93

Day 2Palaces, Royalty, and Artistic Treasures

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$93

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$ 22

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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$93

50 - 60 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Tate Britain

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3A Journey Through Time and Imagination

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$129

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$ 32

Sir John Soane's Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Royal Academy of Arts

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Madame Tussauds London

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$129

24 - 29 min

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Kenwood House

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Cultural Gems of London

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$0

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$ 22

Somerset House

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 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

12 - 15 min

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The British Library

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Modern Art, Historic Bridges, and Theatrical Delights

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$120

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$ 22

Tate Modern

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Millennium Bridge

Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Shakespeare's Globe

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$75

12 - 15 min

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Tower Bridge

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$45

18 - 22 min

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Old Royal Naval College

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Sailing through History and Reliving Churchill's Legacy

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$279

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$ 22

Cutty Sark

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$75

35 - 42 min

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Tower of London

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$111

25 - 30 min

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Big Ben

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Churchill War Rooms

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$93

Budget breakdown: $841 In total

Activities & Food:$714

Transport:$127