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MORNING

8:00 AM - Breakfast at The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club Soho

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Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Breakfast Club. Known for its delicious breakfast options, this quirky spot offers a variety of dishes to kickstart your day.

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Getting to the next spot:

🚶 WALK:

> 26 minutes - 1.2mi (1.93 km)

🚌 BUS: Bus 98 - Wardour Street to Marble Arch / Edgware Road

> 20 minutes - £1.75

🚇 METRO: Central Line - Oxford Circus to Marble Arch

> 15 minutes - £2.70

9:00 AM - Frameless 

Frameless Immersive Art Experience

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Ever wish you could visit a museum where you didn't have to tell your kids not to run around? At Frameless, we'd go so far as to say that children are encouraged to let off steam. That's right, in this immersive art gallery where paintings come to life from floor to ceiling, everyone is encouraged to live and experience art as they wish. Discover the works of over 29 well-known and acclaimed artists in images and music, take incredible photos and simply learn.

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10:15 AM - Stroll through Hyde Park

Look on your map, you can see the most pleasant way to get to Buckingham Palace (spoiler alert, I know) is through Hyde Park. Take the time to appreciate one of London's most popular green spaces, walk near Marble Arch and make your way to the palace while saying hello to the gray squirrels.

Alternative:

🚌 BUS: Bus 36 - Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road to Hyde Park Corner

> 15 minutes

> £1.75

10:45 AM - Buckingham Palace

Take a stroll to Buckingham Palace to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Enjoy the grandeur of the palace and its surroundings.

Buckingham Palace

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If you'd like to visit Buckingham Palace, unfortunately you'll have to plan your trip to London for July, August or September, the only months when the palace opens its doors to the public.

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Getting to the next spot (Covent Garden):

🚶 WALK:

> 29 minutes - 1.2mi (1.93 km)

🚌 BUS: Bus 26 - St James's Park to Southampton Street / Covent Garden

> 28 minutes - £1.75

🚇 METRO: Picadilly Line - Green Park to Covent Garden

> 20 minutes - £2.70

Lunch time in Covent Garden

Dishoom Covent Garden

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Pho

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Seven Dials Market

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Getting to the next spot (from Covent Garden)

🚶 WALK:

> 14 minutes - 0.6mi (0.97 km)

🚌 BUS: Bus 91 - Southampton Street / Covent Garden (Stop A)

> 18 minutes - £1.75

AFTERNOON

2:00 PM - The British Museum

The British Museum

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Between Greek antiquities, relics from ancient Egypt and archaeological wonders from the Near East, you'll travel around the world and through the ages on this unique visit. Of course, I suggest you spend a morning here, but you can lose yourself for much longer! Just make sure you don't get locked in for the night... If your name isn't Ben Stiller, the cursed Egyptian tablets and key-stealing monkeys may give you a run for your money.

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4:30 PM - Thames Rive Walk to Tower Bridge

Take a leisurely walk along the Thames River towards Tower Bridge. Enjoy the stunning views of the river and the cityscape as the evening lights begin to illuminate the skyline.

Tower Bridge

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Start by taking a selfie in front of it, just to let your community know that you're "in London Baby". You can then enter and cross the glass footbridge, 42 meters above the ground, visit the Victorian engine rooms and discover the history of the monument thanks the included audio guide.

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Uber Boat (optional)

You don't feel like walking that much? Did you know that there is a fun way to travel on the river Thames in London? You can take a Uber Boat! With 24 Piers along the Thames, you can go just about anywhere while you enjoy breathtaking views of the city.

You can even get a Hop-on Hop-off ticket that'll let you get on and off the Uber boats for the entire day. So, if you're tired after a long day of walk, maybe think about getting a ticket to go back to your hotel in style.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

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Getting to the next spot (from the Tower Bridge)

🚶 WALK:

> 16 minutes - 0.7mi (1 km)

🚇 METRO: District Line or Circle Line - Tower Hill to Monument

> 15 minutes - £2.70

6:30 PM - Drinks at Sky Garden (on weekends)

Sky Garden

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To recover from your emotions, how about a drink with a view over the whole of London? Head to the Sky Garden, at the top of the Walkie-Talkie skyscraper. The best thing about the Sky Garden? You can go up for free from 10am to 6pm on weekdays and 11am to 9pm on weekends! All you have to do is book your tickets. If you're hungry, you can also grab a bite to eat at one of its two restaurants. Otherwise, head down to explore the neighborhood, which is packed with delicious places to eat!

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Getting to the next spot (from the Sky Garden)

🚶 WALK:

> 15 minutes - 0.7mi (1 km)

🚌 BUS: Bus 43 - Monument / London Bridge Bus Station

> 9 minutes - £1.75

9:30 PM - Social at The Shard

The Shard

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Where to stay?

Budget-friendly options: Hostels

Clink261

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Generator London

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Mid-range prices: town hotels

Town Hall Hotel & Apartments

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Hilton London Paddington

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Getting Fancy: High-end hotels

Vintry and Mercer

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The Milestone Hotel and Residences

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One Week London Itinerary | Ultimate Guide

A week's vacation in London? It's a great idea! After all, why settle for a weekend in the British capital when you can spend 7 days? The only downside is that you'll have to find something to do. But in a city as busy as London, that shouldn't be a problem. Lacking inspiration? Well, I'll be nice and share my ultimate itinerary for a week in London. Breathtaking views over London, Burlesque or Mamma Mia evenings, incredible street food markets and other must-see tourist attractions, find out right away what's in store for your stay in the UK. Don't forget, this itinerary isn't set in stone (and thank goodness for that, because your feet could get sore)! Use it for inspiration, and remix it to your own liking!

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