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5 Days in London: A Journey through History and Culture

Rosario García García

2 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge. Indulge in delicious meals at local hotspots and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Camden Market and Borough Market. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the United Kingdom!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$70

·

$ 8

Gail's Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Westminster Bridge

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

St James's Park

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Burger & Lobster

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$46

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

+

$60

Carpo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$22

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Harrods

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Da Mario

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Royal Albert Hall

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$52

·

$ 15

Formative

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$26

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Trafalgar Square

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$26

5 - 8 min

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Directions

The National Gallery

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Camden Market

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$48

·

$ 15

Dishoom

Open All Day - Bombay Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Chai, Dinner & Tipples - Free Wi-Fi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Leicester Square

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Pret a Manger

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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

14 - 21 min

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Directions

The Regent's Park

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$137

·

$ 8

Heap's Sausages

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Greenwich Park

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

28 - 34 min

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Directions

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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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Mei Ume

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tower of London

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

14 - 21 min

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Directions

London Bridge

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Borough Market

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

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $410 In total

Activities & Food:$367

Transport:$43