London Adventure

Kathryn King

18 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic city of London. From historic landmarks to world-class museums, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to explore the best of London's cultural treasures!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Shakespeare's Globe and Greenwich Park

$25

$ 4

Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

31 - 38 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Maritime Marvels and Towering Bridges

$15

$ 8

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

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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$15

22 - 27 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Secrets of the Tower and Heavenly Views

$68

$ 4

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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$37

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 4Unveiling the British Museum's Treasures

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5War Rooms, Royal Palaces, and Celebrity Encounters

$74

$ 4

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

11 - 16 min

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Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$43

Day 6Modern Art and Royal Splendor

$ 4

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

37 - 45 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7A Botanical Paradise at Kew Gardens

$25

Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 8Science Wonders and Natural History Delights

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Artistic Gems at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 10Majestic Palaces and Spiritual Grandeur

$56

$ 4

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

72 - 87 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $288 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$25