A Week in London: Explore the Best of the City

ivana sotelo

12 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through London's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the Tate Modern to Buckingham Palace, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$92

$ 29

Leicester Square One

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

24 - 29 min

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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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$92

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$176

$ 29

Leicester Square One

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$76

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$100

Day 3

$377

$ 29

Leicester Square One

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$175

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$150

Day 4

$48

$ 15

Leicester Square One

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$201

$ 29

Leicester Square One

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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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

6 - 9 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$76