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London Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Capital

Jose Avalos

10 Oct 2023

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Join me on an exciting 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$164

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$ 15

Greenwich Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Tower Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Leadenhall Market

Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Padella

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$92

4 - 6 min

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Directions

London Bridge

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Millennium Bridge

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

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pilpel

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2

+

$192

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$ 29

Sky Garden

Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 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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$76

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Holland Park

Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Buns from Home

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$116

Day 3

+

$156

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$ 43

Big Ben

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Battersea Park

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Ole & Steen

Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen is the Danish bakery. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries. Using only the best quality ingredients, artisanal techniques and highly skilled bakers...

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$52

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Kensington Palace

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Dishoom

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$104

Day 4

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$136

Harrods

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Science Museum

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Da Mario

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Royal Albert Hall

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum Member's Room

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$88

Day 5

+

$116

·

$ 57

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

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Camden Market

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

L'Antica Pizzeria

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$76

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Royal Air Force Museum London

Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Jin Kichi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $905 In total

Activities & Food:$764

Transport:$141