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

Ximena Echevarria

30 Sep 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 atmosphere of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$123

·

$ 11

Borough Market

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

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

12 - 17 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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$69

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Comptoir Gourmand

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 2

+

$257

·

$ 11

Tower of London

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$113

14 - 21 min

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Directions

London Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Trafalgar Square

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 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...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$57

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Flat Iron

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$87

Day 3

+

$117

·

$ 22

Tate Modern

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Big Ben

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Gail's Bakery

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$39

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Regency Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 4

+

$102

The British Museum

Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Abeno

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Day 5

+

$87

·

$ 11

Hyde Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Harrods

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$57

8 - 11 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Bleecker Burger

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $739 In total

Activities & Food:$686

Transport:$53