10 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

DUVAN MAURICIO MALAVER MEDINA

1 Oct 2023

Explore the iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, and world-class museums of London in this 10-day itinerary. From the 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

$25

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$88

$ 4

Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

13 - 20 min

Directions

Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

$25

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 8

Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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

35 - 42 min

Directions

Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 4

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

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$ 4

Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$113

$ 8

Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

18 - 22 min

Directions

Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$38

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

28 - 34 min

Directions

Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus & funfairs.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $341 In total

Activities & Food:$288

Transport:$53