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A Week Exploring London

  1. Day 1: Tower of London
    20 minutes (3 miles) from your hotel

    Visit the infamous Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels. Join a Yeoman Warder tour and learn about the Tower's history. Stop for lunch at the nearby historic pub The Hung, Drawn and Quartered. In the afternoon, take a stroll along the Thames riverbank and admire the Tower Bridge.

  2. Day 2: British Museum
    30 minutes (2.5 miles) from the Tower of London

    Discover the world's most comprehensive collection of human history and culture at the British Museum. Must-sees include the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures. Have lunch at the museum's Great Court Restaurant. Take a walk in the nearby Bloomsbury neighborhood and stop by the peaceful Russell Square.

  3. Day 3: Westminster Abbey
    25 minutes (2 miles) from the British Museum

    Marvel at the Gothic architecture of Westminster Abbey, the coronation church for British monarchs. Take a tour and learn about the abbey's history, from royal weddings to burials of famous figures such as Charles Dickens and Isaac Newton. Have lunch at the nearby St. Stephen's Tavern. In the evening, go to a show at the West End theaters.

  4. Day 4: National Gallery
    15 minutes (1.5 miles) from Westminster Abbey

    Admire the world-famous collection of paintings at the National Gallery, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Botticelli. Have lunch at the museum's National Cafe. Take a walk in the nearby Trafalgar Square and feed the pigeons. In the evening, visit the trendy Covent Garden for shopping and dining.

  5. Day 5: St. Paul's Cathedral
    25 minutes (2 miles) from the National Gallery

    Climb the iconic dome of St. Paul's Cathedral and enjoy the panoramic view of London. Take a tour and learn about the cathedral's history and architecture. Have lunch at the nearby Bow Lane Kitchen. In the afternoon, take a stroll along the Millennium Bridge and see the Tate Modern museum.

  6. Day 6: Buckingham Palace
    25 minutes (2 miles) from St. Paul's Cathedral

    Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Take a tour of the State Rooms and see the royal art collection. Have lunch at the nearby The Goring hotel. In the afternoon, take a walk in the nearby St. James's Park and see the pelicans.

  7. Day 7: Greenwich
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Buckingham Palace

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Greenwich and see the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark ship, and the Meridian Line. Have lunch at the nearby Gipsy Moth pub. Take a walk in the nearby Greenwich Park and see the stunning views of London. In the evening, have dinner at the nearby The Trafalgar Tavern.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the London Eye, the iconic Ferris wheel on the South Bank. For Harry Potter fans, visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. Take a day trip to Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of the Queen, and Eton College, one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the world. Maximize your fun by purchasing a London Pass, which includes access to over 80 attractions and a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy your trip to London!

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