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5 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

KiokyChan (Kioky-Chan)

27 Sep 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Camden Market and Borough Market, and discover the rich history of the Tower of London. Get ready for a memorable trip filled with art, history, and breathtaking scenery!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$225

lastminute.com London Eye

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$88

3 - 4 min

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Directions

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Big Ben

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Westminster Abbey

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$63

Day 2

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$50

·

$ 22

Buckingham Palace

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Leicester Square

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 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

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Shakespeare's Globe

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tower Bridge

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$75

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$ 8

Camden Market

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

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Borough Market

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

London Bridge

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Tower of London

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$75

Day 4

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$20

The Apple Market

Artisan stalls selling crafts & antiques in an iconic Italianate colonnade & former veg market.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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Directions

The British Museum

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

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Soho Square Gardens

Green escape from the hustle of central London - a shady space moments from a busy nightlife area.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$80

·

$ 15

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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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$50

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Little Venice

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hyde Park

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $493 In total

Activities & Food:$450

Transport:$43