London Adventure

Aditi Parulekar

10 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of London. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on an unforgettable exploration of the city's rich history, mouthwatering cuisine, and captivating culture.

Trip to London

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Viator

Day 1Royal Encounters and Culinary Delights

$159

$ 22

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$69

6 - 9 min

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Plant-based restaurant located in Knightsbridge

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

17 - 26 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2From Steaks to Science - A Day of Surprises

$270

$ 43

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$57

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$93

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$87

15 - 18 min

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One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Vietnamese Flavors and Artistic Wonders

$102

$ 32

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

8 - 11 min

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Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$39

9 - 14 min

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Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

Day 4Bridges, Castles, and Sweet Treats

$294

$ 22

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$45

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$111

17 - 26 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Day 5Sandwiches, Museums, and Exotic Cuisine

$123

$ 22

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$57

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 6Icons, Markets, and Celebrity Encounters

$291

$ 43

St. James’ Court London, A Taj Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$69

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$129

5 - 8 min

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Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$69

Budget breakdown: $1419 In total

Activities & Food:$1239

Transport:$180