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8 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Kris Gamble

Kris Gamble

1 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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$194

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$ 8

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Le Deli Robuchon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
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
7 - 10 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Oxford & Cambridge Club
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
3 - 4 min

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Chutney Mary
Following 25 glorious years in Chelsea, Chutney Mary has now moved to its new home in St James’s and now also has a stylish bar, two private dining rooms and a completely new set of menus to suit every time of the day, mood and taste. It is open for lunch, dinner, bar eating & cocktails.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 2
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$196

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$ 29

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Asakusa Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
5 - 6 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
17 - 21 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Gordon's Wine Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$74
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 3
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$188

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$ 15

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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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$52
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
8 - 11 min

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Casa do Frango
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
3 - 4 min

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Monmouth Coffee Company
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$68
Day 4
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$190

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$ 8

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Store Street Espresso
Independent coffee shop, serving Square Mile seasonal espresso, with an extensive selection of cakes, pastries, and lunch options.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
5 - 8 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$74
9 - 14 min

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Hakkasan Hanway Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 5
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$192

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$ 15

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Mari Vanna
Russian Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
16 - 23 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
2 - 3 min

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Carpo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
5 - 8 min

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Signor Sassi Italian Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 6
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$186

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$ 22

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Paul - Gloucester
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
9 - 14 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Monmouth Coffee Company
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$68
3 - 4 min

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Mallow
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 7
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$194

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$ 15

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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L'ETO Caffè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Zefi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
4 - 5 min

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Scalini
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 8
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$188

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$ 36

Assembly Covent Garden

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Sky Pod Bar
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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$52
2 - 3 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
17 - 21 min

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The O2
Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars & elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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The Waiting Room
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$68
10 - 12 min

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The Mayflower
On the river Thames path by the Brunel Museum.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68

Budget breakdown: $1669 In total

Activities & Food:$1528
Transport:$141