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London Adventure: 10 Days of Exploring the Capital

Lynnethe Gamar

Lynnethe Gamar

27 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of London. Discover iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Day 1
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$ 22

Best Western Chiswick Palace

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18 - 22 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$ 22

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17 - 21 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$ 15

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20 - 24 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$63

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$ 15

Best Western Chiswick Palace

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34 - 41 min

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Hampton Court Palace
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Day 5
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31 - 38 min

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The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 6
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$ 15

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32 - 39 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 7
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$63

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$ 22

Best Western Chiswick Palace

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39 - 47 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Palace of Westminster
Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$63
Day 8
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$80

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$ 22

Best Western Chiswick Palace

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41 - 50 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
10 - 12 min

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Shakespeare's Globe
Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$50
Day 9
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$50

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$ 8

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
16 - 24 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
Day 10
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$75

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$ 22

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46 - 56 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
39 - 47 min

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Alexandra Palace
Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus & funfairs.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $499 In total

Activities & Food:$330
Transport:$169