A Week in London: Exploring the Best of the Capital

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2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure 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

$219

$ 11

Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 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

9 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$108

8 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$111

Day 2

$313

$ 11

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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$94

48 - 58 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$111

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Aubaine restaurant is a popular brunch spot boasting modern French dishes with a nod to the traditional.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 3

$285

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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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

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$75

12 - 15 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$102

12 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$108

Day 4

$204

$ 11

Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$102

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$102

Day 5

$417

$ 32

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

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

8 - 10 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$108

8 - 11 min

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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

6 - 8 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$102

Day 6

$210

$ 43