9 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Bhavesh “D.I.Y Structure Geek” Jeevanlal

9 Oct 2023

Experience the best of London in 9 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

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Day 1

$282

$ 15

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$88

12 - 18 min

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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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

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$72

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$196

$ 29

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 23 min

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Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

23 - 28 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$74

25 - 30 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$72

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

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$367

$ 8

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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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 - 12 min

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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

4 - 6 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$68

16 - 23 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$75

4 - 5 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$72

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$100

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$240

$ 43

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

22 - 27 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$74

18 - 22 min

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Cable-car ride over the Thames offering birds-eye views of Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$68

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$192

$ 29

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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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

12 - 15 min

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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

22 - 27 min

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Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

12 - 18 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$68

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

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$249

$ 22

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

12 - 17 min

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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

3 - 4 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$68

15 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$63

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.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$72

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$257

$ 29

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

24 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Displays of contemporary design & innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

22 - 27 min

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Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$63

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$72

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$188

$ 36

Shangri-La The Shard, London

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Ritzy hotel with high-end dining and city views, plus a bar and an infinity pool on the 52nd floor.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

35 - 42 min

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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

44 - 53 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$68

10 - 15 min

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