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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Iconic City

El Is

El Is

29 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. Discover famous landmarks like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$100

Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$100
7 - 10 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$125

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$ 15

30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
Bullet-shaped office tower of swirling light and dark glass, known locally as the Gherkin.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$125
12 - 17 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 29

St James's Park
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
15 - 18 min

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Hyde Park
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
12 - 15 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

Natural History Museum
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
10 - 15 min

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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
Day 5
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$0

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$ 29

Buckingham Palace
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
10 - 12 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $296 In total

Activities & Food:$225
Transport:$71