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5 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

Itziar Payueta

Itziar Payueta

2 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this magnificent city.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$144

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$ 29

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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National Portrait Gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Purezza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
5 - 8 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Gipsy Queen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 2
+

$146

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$ 22

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Westminster Bridge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Pilpel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$74
8 - 12 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
4:00 PM - 5:00 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Mei Ume
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 3
+

$140

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$ 22

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
The Savoy
Landmark 19th-century hotel with luxe rooms & suites, plus a Gordon Ramsay restaurant & a spa.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$68
8 - 11 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Coya London
London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 4
+

$142

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$ 29

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Mari Vanna
Russian Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$74
16 - 23 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Signor Sassi Italian Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 5
+

$140

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$ 15

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 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
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Macellaio
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
10 - 15 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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L'ETO Caffè
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68

Budget breakdown: $825 In total

Activities & Food:$712
Transport:$113