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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Best Sights and Tastes

Olga Martínez Herrera

8 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through London, where we'll discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$48

·

$ 15

Gail's Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Big Ben

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Palace of Westminster

Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Harrods

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

+

$44

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$ 29

WA Cafe

WA is a small, independent patisserie located in Ealing Broadway.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Wembley Stadium

Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Royal Albert Hall

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Science Museum

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$52

·

$ 43

Macellaio

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Camden Market

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 4

+

$48

·

$ 29

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The National Gallery

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Tower Bridge

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$48

·

$ 15

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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$48

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

London Bridge

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $367 In total

Activities & Food:$240

Transport:$127