Busy London Cultural & Stadium Tour Itinerary with Detailed Bus Card and Fare Info

Day 1: Arrival & Paddington Stroll

London, UK on June 23, 2025

7:00am

Arrive Heathrow Airport and Purchase Oyster Card or Use Contactless Payment

At Heathrow, purchase an Oyster card from machines in the arrivals or information desk. Load it with at least £20 for bus fares; alternatively, use a contactless debit or credit card to tap on buses. Cash is generally not accepted on London buses. The Oyster card allows discounted fares. The single bus fare with an Oyster or contactless is £1.75 per trip.
GBP5 (Oyster card refundable deposit) + fare top-up, 30m

7:30am

Take Bus 423 to Rove Hotel Paddington

Use your Oyster or contactless card to tap on board bus route 423 from Heathrow. The fare is £1.75. The bus journey takes roughly 50 minutes to Paddington area where your hotel is located.
GBP1.75, 50m

8:30am

Breakfast at The Mad Bishop & Bear

Enjoy a tasty and wallet-friendly English breakfast near Paddington station.
GBP8, 1h

9:30am

Stroll Paddington Basin and Little Venice

Walk along this pretty canal area for free and enjoy fresh outdoor air and photo opportunities.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Bus to British Library, King's Cross

Take bus 205 or 7 from Paddington to King's Cross. Tap your Oyster/contactless card (£1.75). Explore free exhibits at the British Library.
GBP1.75, 30m

1:00pm

Lunch at GAIL's Bakery, King's Cross

Affordable sandwiches and pastries for a light lunch.
GBP7, 1h

2:00pm

Bus back to Rove Hotel Paddington to Rest

Return on bus 205 or 7 back to Paddington, paying £1.75.
GBP1.75, 30m

3:30pm

Check-in at Rove Hotel Paddington

Get settled into your accommodation.
Prepaid, Flexible

4:00pm

Walk and Relax in Hyde Park

Located a short walk from the hotel; enjoy the gardens and fountains at no cost.
Free, 2h

6:30pm

Bus to Giraffe Soho for Dinner

Take bus 23 from Hyde Park Corner to Soho—fare £1.75. Enjoy casual international cuisine with good value meals.
GBP1.75 + GBP12-15, 1h30m

8:00pm

Bus Return to Hotel

Bus 23 or 7 back to Hotel Paddington; fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 30m
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Day 2: Conference & Night Tour

London, UK on June 24, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast Near Hotel

Quick and affordable breakfast options near Rove Hotel Paddington.
GBP6, 30m

8:30am

Bus 7 or 23 to Royal Society of Medicine

Take bus 7 or 23 from Paddington to Cavendish Square (London W1). Fare £1.75 with Oyster/contactless.
GBP1.75, 30m

9:00am

Attend Conference Day 1

Engage in your conference sessions at the Royal Society of Medicine.
Prepaid, 7h

4:30pm

Coffee Break at Wild & Wood, near Conference Venue

Recharge yourself with coffee and light snacks.
GBP3, 30m

5:15pm

Bus back to Hotel

Bus 7 or 23 from Cavendish Square back to Paddington hotel, fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 30m

7:00pm

Night Bus Tour of London

Enjoy your pre-booked night bus tour of illuminated London sights lasting about 2 hours.
Prepaid, 2h

9:30pm

Light Late Dinner at Pret A Manger

Grab a light, affordable meal near your hotel after the tour.
GBP5, 30m
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Day 3: Morning Run & Conference

London, UK on June 25, 2025

6:30am

Morning Run in Hyde Park

Join your morning run for fresh air and exercise in one of London’s iconic parks.
Free, 1h

7:45am

Breakfast at The Serpentine Café

Enjoy a light breakfast inside Hyde Park before your conference.
GBP7, 30m

8:30am

Bus to Conference Venue

Bus 7 or 23 from Hyde Park Corner to Cavendish Square; fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 30m

9:00am

Attend Conference Day 2

Full day conference participation.
Prepaid, 7h

4:30pm

Bus to National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Bus 9 from Cavendish Square to Trafalgar Square for National Gallery (free entry). Fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 15m

6:00pm

Dinner at Masala Zone Soho

Affordable Indian food near Trafalgar Square area.
GBP12, 1h

7:30pm

Bus back to Hotel Paddington

Bus 23 or 7 back to Paddington, fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 30m
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Day 4: Stadium Tours & Hotel Transfer

London, UK on June 26, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast near Hotel

Quick and affordable breakfast near Rove Hotel Paddington.
GBP7, 30m

8:15am

Bus 211 to Stamford Bridge for Stadium Tour

Take bus 211 from Paddington area to Stamford Bridge stadium. Fare £1.75 with Oyster/contactless. Tour starts at 9am, costs approximately £22.
GBP1.75 + GBP22, 45m + 1h30m

10:45am

Bus 14 or 253 to Arsenal Stadium Tour

Bus to Arsenal Stadium from Stamford Bridge area. You may need to transfer at a major stop (bus fares remain £1.75 per trip). Tour at 11am approx. £25, prebooking advised.
GBP3.5 (two bus fares) + GBP25, 1h travel + 2h tour

1:30pm

Lunch near Arsenal Stadium

Affordable local cafés or street food provide filling options.
GBP8-10, 1h

2:30pm

Bus to Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly

Take bus 14 or 253 plus transfer to reach Piccadilly area for new hotel check-in. Total fare £1.75-3.50 depending on transfers.
GBP3.5, 1h

3:30pm

Check-in at Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly

Settle into your new accommodation.
Prepaid, Flexible

4:00pm

Explore Piccadilly Circus and Coffee Break

Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and a budget coffee at Café Nero for £4-5.
GBP4-5, 1h

5:30pm

Visit National Portrait Gallery

Free entry to London’s portrait masterpieces; closes at 6pm, so a short visit is recommended.
Free, 30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Leon Piccadilly

Enjoy an affordable sourdough pizza dinner perfect for relaxing after a long day.
GBP10-12, 1h
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Day 5: Buckingham Palace & Museums

London, UK on June 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Simple breakfast near Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly.
GBP6, 30m

9:00am

Bus to Buckingham Palace

Take bus 9 or 14 from Piccadilly to Buckingham Palace area. Fare £1.75. Enjoy exterior views and free Changing of Guard ceremony if scheduled.
GBP1.75, 30m

10:45am

Bus to British Museum

From Buckingham Palace vicinity, take bus 14 or 9 toward British Museum, fare £1.75. Explore free collections.
GBP1.75, 20m

12:45pm

Lunch at Pret A Manger

Quick, budget-friendly lunch nearby.
GBP7, 30m

1:30pm

Visit Wellcome Collection

Free exhibits focused on health and science nearby British Museum, open till 6pm.
Free, 1h

2:45pm

Bus or Walk Back to Hotel

Take bus 14 or walk back to Piccadilly area - bus fare £1.75 if taken.
GBP1.75 or Free (walk), 30m

4:00pm

Visit London Library or Nearby Café

Explore the historic London Library if possible or enjoy a quiet café atmosphere; potential small entry fee or purchase.
GBP0-5, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Franco Manca

Affordable sourdough pizza near Piccadilly for your evening meal.
GBP10-12, 1h
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Day 6: Morning Tate Modern & Departure

London, UK on June 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel or Local Café

Light breakfast to begin your last day in London.
GBP6, 30m

8:30am

Bus to Tate Modern

From Piccadilly, take bus 15 or 9 towards Tate Modern via South Bank. Fare £1.75. The museum opens 10am, so consider walking along the Thames beforehand.
GBP1.75, 40m

10:00am

Visit Tate Modern

Enjoy free modern art galleries at Tate Modern.
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Walk South Bank & Coffee Break

Stroll along the Thames with a coffee break at Southbank Centre Kitchen (£5).
GBP5, 1h

1:00pm

Bus Back to Hotel to Collect Luggage

Bus 9 or 15 back to Piccadilly area hotel, fare £1.75.
GBP1.75, 40m

1:45pm

Lunch Near Hotel

Quick, affordable lunch near your hotel.
GBP8, 1h

2:45pm

Bus to Heathrow Airport

Take bus 423 or alternative airport coach from central London (Victoria Coach Station or Paddington) to Heathrow; fare about £6-10 - confirm route and tap Oyster or use prepaid coach ticket. This trip can take 1h-1h30m. Budget 3 hours total for travel and airport procedures.
GBP7-10, 1h30m to 3h total including wait
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