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London Adventure: A Week of Culture and History

Md Shadid Islam

Md Shadid Islam

13 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through London's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Explore art at The National Gallery, marvel at the grandeur of Big Ben, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Trafalgar Square. From Tower Bridge to Buckingham Palace, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences!

Trip to London

Day 1
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$48

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$ 29

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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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...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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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
4 - 5 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Westminster Bridge
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$44

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$ 43

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
22 - 27 min

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Queen's House
16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$202

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$ 57

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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The Waiting Room
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
24 - 29 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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
11 - 16 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$150
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$48

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$ 71

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Fields Beneath
The rotating coffee menu showcases up and coming British microroasters.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Camden Market
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
16 - 20 min

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The Regent's Park
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
National Portrait Gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$48

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$ 43

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches London
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
12 - 15 min

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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
Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$32

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$ 57

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Regency Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
15 - 18 min

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Tate Britain
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$76

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$ 43

Forest Gate Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Macellaio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
8 - 10 min

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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
Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Forest Gate Hotel
Basic lodging with free Wi-FI, minifridges, microwaves & shared bathrooms above a Victorian pub.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $836 In total

Activities & Food:$498
Transport:$338