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London Unleashed!

Nneka Maduka

27 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of London, where history meets modernity. Immerse yourself in the city's iconic landmarks, captivating museums, and bustling markets. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Riverside Wonders

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$0

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$ 15

Tate Modern

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hayward Gallery

Expansive art gallery hosting a dynamic programme of major temporary exhibitions.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Somerset House

Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Regal Residences and East End Delights

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$0

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$ 15

Queen's House

16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Whitechapel Gallery

Extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art with workshops.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Leadenhall Market

Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Historical Treasures and Culinary Delights

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$148

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$ 43

Museum of London Docklands

Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Columbia Road Flower Market

Flower market (open Sundays only) surrounded by independent fashion, antique and homeware stores.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Museum of the Home

Re-created domestic interiors from 1600 to the present, with a walled herb garden.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Tower of London

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$148

13 - 16 min

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Borough Market

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Celestial Wonders and Architectural Gems

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$172

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$ 29

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

11 - 16 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

24 - 29 min

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Young V&A

Toys, clothes and interactives in 1872 hangar with marble floor and visible cast iron skeleton.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Sir John Soane's Museum

Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Enchanting Gardens and Aquatic Wonders

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$272

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$ 15

Garden Museum

Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$148

9 - 14 min

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Westminster Abbey

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$124

10 - 12 min

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Royal Academy of Arts

Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Cultural Extravaganza and Luxury Shopping

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$0

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$ 29

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Museum with aquarium, stuffed animal and musical instrument collections, set in landscaped gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Harrods

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Serpentine Gallery

Free-entry art galleries hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions on either side of the lake.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Natural Wonders and Historical Insights

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$124

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$ 15

Natural History Museum

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Churchill War Rooms

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$124

Day 8Scientific Marvels and Artistic Gems

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$0

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$ 29

Science Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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The Wallace Collection

Museum of world-sourced antiques, sculpture, artworks and armour, set within a palatial townhouse.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

Significant collection of 17th- & 18th-century European Old Masters in a building by Sir John Soane.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Royal Splendor and Literary Gems

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$0

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$ 29

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

14 - 17 min

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Wellcome Collection

Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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The British Library

Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Kenwood House

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Celebrity Encounters and Aviation Marvels

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$320

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$ 29

Madame Tussauds London

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$172

8 - 10 min

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London Zoo

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$148

12 - 17 min

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Camden Market

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Royal Air Force Museum London

Tracing the history of aviation & the RAF through real aircraft & interactive exhibits.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1036

Transport:$240