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A Week in London: Exploring the Best of the City

Maria Mateo Martin

9 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling journey through London as I visit iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. Indulge in delicious cuisine at renowned restaurants like Barrafina and Mei Ume. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the United Kingdom!

Trip to London

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Viator

Day 1

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$36

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$ 4

Kensington Palace

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Big Ben

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Barrafina

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

+

$36

Hyde Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Mari Vanna

Russian Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 3

+

$34

·

$ 4

Kensington Gardens

Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 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

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Chutney Mary

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 4

+

$66

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$ 4

St James's Park

Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

7 - 9 min

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Chutney Mary

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$34

Day 5

+

$74

Tower of London

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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$38

8 - 11 min

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Mei Ume

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 6

+

$74

·

$ 4

London Zoo

Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

24 - 29 min

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Sky Garden

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Mei Ume

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $333 In total

Activities & Food:$319

Transport:$15