London
【City description】
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. It is a global metropolis where modern and ancient buildings coexist. There are so many sights to see, such as the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, that it is impossible to see everything in one day, so we will introduce several different courses. Here we will introduce a course (② on the map below) that goes to the National Gallery after visiting Buckingham Palace. Please note that viewing of Buckingham Palace is only available in the summer, so be careful about the time of your visit.
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【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
9h
【Budget】
￡65.70
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Green Park Station
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go straight through Green Park, the park in front of the station, and you will arrive at the square in front of Buckingham Palace.
③Buckingham Palace
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Leave the palace gardens and turn left ⇒ follow the garden wall ⇒ you will see the museum entrance on your left
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the street and you will see the museum on your left.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Return to the square in front of Buckingham Palace ⇒ Continue along the road in front of the palace ⇒ You will see the square on your left
★ Enter the museum in the square
⑦National Gallery
★Route Time required: a few minutes
After leaving the museum, turn left ⇒ Continue along the museum ⇒ You will see another museum entrance on your left
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Return to Trafalgar Square ⇒ Go to the subway station near the main street
⑨Charing Cross Station
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【Start】
①Green Park Station
This station is on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go straight through Green Park, the park in front of the station, and you will arrive at the square in front of Buckingham Palace.
②Victoria Memorial◎
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: ￡0
This monument is located in the square in front of Buckingham Palace and was made for Queen Victoria in 1911. It is currently closed, but the Changing of the Guard that takes place here is famous and is definitely worth a visit. It is held every day from April to the end of July and every other day from August to March. The procession from the barracks to the palace starts at 10h30 am and the changing of the guard at the palace starts at 11 am and lasts for about 30 minutes. We recommend waiting in front of the palace at 10h30 am to secure a spot. Please check the schedule on the following website as the time may change.
Changing of the Guard Schedule
https://www.householddivision.org.uk/changing-the-guard-calendar
③Buckingham Palace★
Time required: 2h30
Admission fee: ￡35
(combined ticket for ④ and ⑤ costs ￡65.70)
Opening hour: 9h30 am – 7h30 pm from July to September
Close: from Ocotber to June
It is the official palace of the British Royal Family, originally built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham as his own residence, and after renovations, became a royal palace when Queen Victoria moved in. Public tours of the interior are only available during the summer, and currently the palace can only be toured on weekends (the gardens can also be toured on weekdays). Photography is prohibited inside. The tour begins with the reception where guests actually come for parties, and proceeds through each room on the second floor. The contents vary from year to year, but when I visited, there was an exhibition of the costumes worn by Queen Elizabeth, including a diamond-studded wedding dress. The tour ends with a tour of the gardens. Reservations are required for tours, and since they are only held on weekends now, they sell out quickly, so please make a reservation as soon as possible on the website below.
Ticket purchase site
https://www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace#/tickets
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Leave the palace gardens and turn left ⇒ follow the garden wall ⇒ you will see the museum entrance on your left
④Royal Mews◎
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: ￡17
(combined ticket for ③ and ⑤ costs ￡65.70)
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm from March to October
Close: Tuesday, Wednesday, from November to Februrary
This is a museum that displays carriages used by the royal family. Carriages and cars still used at official events attended by the royal family are stored here. On display are the golden carriage used by past kings at their coronation ceremonies and the carriage used at Princess Diana’s wedding, as well as other equipment.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the street and you will see the museum on your left.
⑤King’s Gallery★
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: ￡19
(combined ticket for ③ and ④ costs ￡65.70)
Opening hour: 10 am – 5h30 pm
Close: Tuesday, Wednesday
This is a museum that displays artworks owned by the royal family. Approximately 450 paintings and sculptures are on display, and the exhibits are changed regularly. The number of people allowed in per time slot is limited, so it is essential to purchase tickets online in advance. There is also a Buckingham Palace souvenir shop inside the building, so it is recommended to stop by even if you can’t enter the museum.
Ticket purchase site
https://www.rct.uk/visit/the-queens-gallery-buckingham-palace
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Return to the square in front of Buckingham Palace ⇒ Continue along the road in front of the palace ⇒ You will see the square on your left
⑥Trafalgar Square★
Trafalgar Square
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: ￡0
This square was built to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Between the two fountains stands the monument to Admiral Horatio Nelson.
★ Enter the museum in the square
⑦National Gallery★
Time required: 2h
Admission fee: ￡0
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 9 pm on Friday)
Close: 1/1, 12/24, 25, 26
This is a national art museum built in the 19th century. It displays over 2,300 works from the 13th to 20th centuries. Works by famous masters such as Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,” Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Monet, Vermeer, and Raphael are on display. In Jan van Eyck’s “Portrait of the Arnolfini Couple,” Jan van Eyck himself is reflected in the mirror.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
After leaving the museum, turn left ⇒ Continue along the museum ⇒ You will see another museum entrance on your left
⑧National Portrait Gallery
Time required: 1h30
Admission fee: ￡0
Opening hour: 10h30 am – 6 pm
(until 9 pm on Friday, Saturday)
Close: 1/1, 12/24, 25, 26
The National Portrait Gallery is an annex of the National Gallery, and displays around 1,400 portraits, photographs and sculptures of British historical figures and modern celebrities, including Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Return to Trafalgar Square ⇒ Go to the subway station near the main street
【Goal】
⑨Charing Cross Station
This is Bakerloo and the Northern line station.
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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