Showing posts with label London Tours. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London Tours. Show all posts

Sunday, 4 August 2019

Stonehenge Express with See London by Night

Highlights

See the ancient Neolithic monument at Stonehenge during the day. Explore London during the evening, where you'll see some of the best views, and notable landmarks in London beautifully lit up against the night sky.
 Stonehenge Express 
• Entrance to Stonehenge 
• Professional tour guide
• Exclusive interactive map 
• Superior coach travel with free Wi-Fi onboard
See London by Night
• 90-minute night-time tour of London
• Enjoy breathtaking views chosen specifically for their night-time appearance
• Guaranteed live guide

Full Description

Stonehenge Express 
Travel back over 5,000 years to Neolithic Britain and explore the ancient ruins of the world's best-known prehistoric monument. Enjoy a 2-hour stay to explore the site at your own pace as you step inside the reconstructed Neolithic houses, furnished with replica axes, pottery and other functional items. Inside the world-class visitor exhibition centre, come face-to-face with a 5,500-year-old man and discover over 250 archaeological objects on display, including jewellery and even human remains.
Admire the impressive megaliths and Sarsen stones of the ancient Stone Circle, some of which stand over 9 metres (30 feet) tall and weigh more than 25 tons. Along the landscape of the Salisbury Plain, you'll see hundreds of barrows that stretch out into the Horizon. Find out why these barrows exist, and answer other important questions along the way such as 'who made Stonehenge' and 'how was Stonehenge built'?
See London By Night
See London as you've never seen it before on this fantastic tour that has been specially designed to showcase London's most famous landmarks all beautifully lit up against the night sky. Enjoy a traffic-free, relaxing evening tour visiting the illuminated sights of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, 'Big Ben' & The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Harrods and many more. 
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Saturday, 20 July 2019

Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace (Summer only - Starting July)

Highlights of this tour.

Entry to Windsor Castle
Entrance to Buckingham Palace
Professional Guide
Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
Free Wi-Fi onboard

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TRIP ITINERARY
Windsor Castle 
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle so that you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!

Buckingham Palace 
After lunch, we head to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, which serves as both her home and office. Visitors to the State Rooms can see many of the magnificent rooms which form the heart of the working Palace and are used regularly by the Royal Family for official entertainment, ceremonies and State functions. The Palace guides are on hand to point out the numerous works of priceless art in the lavishly furnished rooms. Afterwards, you can enjoy a walk along the south side of the Royal Garden and look out across the picturesque lake constructed in the 19th century. The tour ends in the Palace, allowing you free time to explore at your leisure. 

Special Exhibition this Summer 2019: Queen Victoria’s Palace

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth, a special exhibition, Queen Victoria’s Palace, will tell the story of how the young Queen transformed Buckingham Palace from a private house into a working royal residence. Together with Prince Albert, she made Buckingham Palace a rallying point for the nation, a powerful symbol of the British Monarchy, and a family home for their nine children.

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Saturday, 22 June 2019

Vintage Bus Tour of London with Skip-the-Line London VIP ticket London Eye

Highlights
Live Professional Guide
See London’s most famous landmarks including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Nelson’s column, The Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Strand, London, Waterloo and Tower Bridge and much, much more.

Skip-the-Line London Eye ticket - VIP experience
Travel on a classic red double-decker bus


TRIP ITINERARY
Join us on one of the London Eye’s classic red double-decker buses that itself are part of the city’s rich history, as we see London’s most famous highlights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Nelson’s column and Trafalgar Square. The two hour long route that departs from the London Eye every hour drives through the very heart of London taking in both sides of the River Thames and passes by Piccadilly Circus, the Strand and Aldwych - home to The Waldorf and Savoy Hotels on the edge of Covent Garden, and Coutts bank whose most famous client is the Queen. The bus route also journeys east through the city passing the Royal Courts of Justice, the monument built to commemorate the great fire of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London constructed nearly 1,000 ago, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s globe, and Tower and London Bridge before returning to the London Eye.

A classic open-top bus. London’s greatest sights showcased for you. And the chance to take a FastTrack flight on the London Eye in our own personal pod with a live professional guide. There are many ways to discover London, but there is only one VIP sightseeing experience. Vintage, Iconic. Premium. Why do it any other way? 

London Eye VIP flight with professional guide & priority access in a small group reserved pod

Why wait in the queue at the London Eye when you can walk to the front with our professional guide? Firstly save time by meeting our small group and experienced host in the fast track VIP check-in area before we take our flight in a reserved private pod – no need to queue. The views are spectacular, but it’s easy to miss out on some of the great sights you are searching for. You won’t miss a thing with our experienced guide who will point out all of London’s major landmarks and explain some of the history behind the great city with some interesting facts and figures. The flight also includes a souvenir London Eye 360 degree viewing card, and there will be plenty of time before and after the flight to enjoy both the 4D cinema experience and visit the VIP Champagne bar that has great views out across the river Thames to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 

Meet your guide at The London Eye Ticket office, VIP check-in desk 15 minutes prior to the flight time booked.

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Friday, 10 May 2019

London Rock Music Tours

 Rock 'n' Roll

On our award-winning (2018 TripAdvisor ‘Traveler’s Choice’), five-star rated, ‘magic mini-bus’ tours, accompanied by a live specialist rock guide, you’ll learn about the London history of bands. London is the Capital City of Rock and Popular Music and you now have the opportunity of being part of it.

Tours

 Panoramic mini coach tour with photo stops around the London rock heritage sites in Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and St John's Wood

 Panoramic tour of Bohemian North London with photo stops, including the famed Abbey Road Crossing!

 Panoramic mini coach tour of Beatles London - see famed locations, homes, gig sites, Apple locations, Brian Epstein's home and offices, places where the FAB FOUR lived, worked and played and of course a photo stop at Abbey Road!

 Combo Package of the Morning Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll Bohemian North London and the Afternoon Classic Rock and Beatles Tours

 Round-trip tickets to Liverpool
 The Beatles “Magical Mystery Tour”
 Entry to the Beatles Story Museum
 Visit the Cavern Club

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Saturday, 16 March 2019

London Stadium Tour (Former Olympic Stadium)

Highlights
Self-guided multimedia, interactive tour available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German
Panoramic views from middle tier seats
Visit changing room, tunnel, dugout and indoor running track
Unique photo opportunities
Free personalised certificate


Description
The London Stadium (former Olympic Stadium) in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is open for visitors to take a behind the scenes tour. The much-loved destination has now been transformed into a superb multi-use venue. Visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of their heroes as they stand pitchside where superstars won gold and where West Ham’s players now play their home matches. 

With exclusive access to usually private areas of the venue, superstar footage and unique interviews, the new London Stadium tours are perfect for London 2012 enthusiasts, West Ham United supporters and anyone simply interested in understanding the workings of a world-class stadium. 

Visitors will be able to put themselves in the shoes of the Super Saturday athletes as they made their preparations on the warm-up track before the roar of the crowds spurred them on to gold. Fans of the Stadium’s newest residents, West Ham United, will not be left disappointed as they follow in the footsteps of their heroes and make the walk along the players’ tunnel. Out to the manager’s dug-out before standing pitchside at the iconic venue where they can imagine they are being serenaded by a loud rendition of ‘Bubbles’ by 54,000 fans. 

The Stadium will come alive through a 75-minute interactive multimedia tour that has been specially developed for the Stadium. Every visitor will have a personal handheld device on this part guided, part multimedia tour. The device will show interactive content on the journey through the venue showing interviews with footballers and athletes as well as highlights from the history of the Stadium, UK Athletics and West Ham United. 

And once the tour experience is finished, head into Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to enjoy the beautiful parklands and serene waterways all set within the shadows of the world-famous London 2012 Games venues.

Tours start from the Ticket Office on the upper level of the Stadium Store.
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Monday, 4 February 2019

Buckingham Palace Tour & Windsor Castle with Lunch



Highlights
Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Get a rare glimpse inside the Queen of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe and spiritual home of the monarchy at Windsor.

Entrances to Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle (includes audio guide)
Two-course lunch opposite Windsor Castle
Professional tour guide
VOX audio headset - never miss a word of your guide's live commentary
Superior coach travel with free Wi-Fi onboard


Full Description
Buckingham Palace

Official London residence of the monarchy since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the centrepiece and jewel in the British crown. Starting its life as a private house called 'Buckingham House' built in 1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was eventually brought into royal hands in 1761 by King George III and renovated over time into the palace as we know it today.

Recognised around the world, Buckingham Palace opens its doors every summer to visitors from around the world. On this tour of the State Rooms, you'll see important rooms such as the Throne Room, The White Drawing Room and the Ballroom, each more lavishly decorated than the last and filled with ornate furniture, paintings and treasures.

Enjoy the tour at your own pace with an audio multimedia guide that explains the history of the palace and the various rooms within the State Rooms. At the end of your tour, you'll walk along the south side of the Palace garden, where you'll meet your guide before the next part of your Royal journey.

Windsor Castle 

The largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe, Windsor Castle is the spiritual home of the monarchy with a history that stretches back more than 900 years to the days of William the Conqueror. Marvel at the splendour of the State Apartments, renowned as the grandest apartments in England, where paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens hang from the walls, and the ceilings are painted with elaborate, magnificent murals.

Step inside St George’s Chapel, where HRH Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle, and the tombs of prominent previous monarchs are located, including Henry VIII and Charles I. If Her Majesty is in Windsor during your visit, you may even be fortunate enough to see the Royal Standard flying on the flagpole of the Round Tower.

Your two-course lunch includes:

Pan-roasted Chicken Breast with Wilted Greens & Buttered New Potatoes 
Vegetarian: Goats Cheese with Mediterranean Vegetables and potatoes
Vegan: Penne Arrabbiata 
Dessert: Apple Crumble

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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Borough Market & Gin Distillery Small Group Tour


Highlights
It's time to get off the tourist trail, leave the well-beaten track behind and do something different in London on this fantastic tour of London's thriving artisanal food and drink market. Explore the markets and spots that Londoners love, and discover just the city is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the top cities in the world for the ultimate culinary experience.


Full Description
Borough Market

Gain an insight of local culture on this alternative tour as you visit the historic Borough Market, the oldest and largest food market in London dating back to 1014. Enjoy the sights and smells of the market as you walk around; its warren of passageways hide a sprawling cornucopia of everything from traditional British produce to international culinary delights. 

You'll have ample time to explore the market at your own leisure and indulge in what's on offer, from Sri Lankan street food to charcuterie from South Tyrol and everything else in between. Using our exclusive VOX audio headset technology, a professional tour guide will bring the history of this fantastic market to life on a guided tour that takes in the best the market has to offer and showcases its unique Victorian and Art Deco and architectural features.

Beefeater Gin Distillery

After your visit to the market, you will make your way to one of London's well-known Gin distilleries to taste and learn about gin. Go behind the scenes and discover how this local distillery produces gin, examine the difference between styles of gin and hear how the various herbs used in the distilling process impact the overall flavour.

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Underground London Small Group Walking Tour

Highlights
On this fantastic half-day tour you'll join our expert guide for a tour of the world's oldest underground system. Learn all about the history of the 'Tube' as you travel through history from one of London's earliest, original stations to its newest and most futuristic. Hear how the networks was built and the variety of roles it has filled in its long history. Fans of trivia and fun facts will also hear some interesting facts along the way.


Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology 
Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network 
Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played

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02-Apr-2019
Tour Options
Walking Tour
Passenger DetailsAdults£27.00Children (3-16)£22.00Seniors (60+) / Students (with ID)£22.00Family (2A+2C)£88.00
Total Cost: £0.00
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Full Description
The London Underground, or the 'Tube' as it is more commonly known, is more than just a transport network- it is an icon of London and the lifeblood of the city; every year, more than 1.3 billion passengers journeys are made across its 270 stations.

Beginning with the construction of the Thames Tunnel in 1843, the world's first tunnel built underneath a river and dubbed 'The Eighth Wonder of the World', the 175-year history of the London Underground is an eventful one full of world-firsts, stories and urban legends.

The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway. During the course of the tour, your expert guide will bring the fascinating history of the London Underground to life as they tell the story of the 'Tube's' evolution, including:

How trains moved from steam-powered to electrified rails
How the very first tunnels were dug and built by hand before advancements in technology were made
The evolving nature of the underground over the years, from the world's most popular tourist attraction to cargo network and public transport system
Why more than 40 stations have been left abandoned
The story of the famous 'roundel' underground symbol


With such a long and varied history, there's also something for fans of trivia and fun facts, including:

Which station lies above the remains of 1000 bodies
How it was repurposed and used as a refuge over 170,000 people during the Blitz of WWII, as well as an aircraft factory and storage for the treasures of the British Museum
The variety of animals spotted on the system, including a species that can only be found on the underground
Who was the first Monarch to ride the 'Tube'
Which stations are reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of a murdered action, a Pharaoh's daughter and even a nun

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Small Group Spy & Espionage Tour of London

Highlights
Experience a side of London that few encounter - the dark, secret world of international espionage. Discover the real-life sites, both past and present, used as headquarters for Britain's top intelligence service and infamous double agents.


Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London
Discover the real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6
Learn how the various intelligence services operate today
Hear fascinating tales of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge
Learn about double agents who passed secrets to the Soviet Union
Explore the shadowy world and gain a new perspective of London that few know or ever hear about - a tale of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge.

Learn about Britain's top intelligence agencies and the different roles they play in protecting the country. See the home of MI6- famously featured in several James Bond movies - the headquarters of MI5 and visit the public 'dead drop' sites where spies exchanged top-secret information. Discover the locations used by Intelligence Services to recruit their agents, and be shaken and stirred by the stories of some of Britain's most infamous traitors and double agents.

This tour will finish in style at the St Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code. Enjoy a vodka martini in the hotel's Caxton Bar where, in the 1950s, Guy Burgess handed over top-secret papers to his Russian handler.

What's Included
Vodka Martini (or soft drink)
Luxury 16 seater coach
Professional tour guide
Personal Audio Headset

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Thursday, 17 January 2019

Wartime London Small Group Tour

Highlights
Discover the devastating effect the Second World War had on the city of London as our expert tour guide brings the story of this devastating chapter in British history to life over 75 years later.
Visit the most important wartime headquarters used by the Allies, see evidence of bomb damage, surviving signs locating life-saving air raid shelters and the monument's statues dedicated to our wartime heroes.


• Visit the ruins of at least one church destroyed during the bombing and also see the bomb damage from the First World War
• See where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his VE Day speech to a jubilant British Crowd
• See Downing Street, where Neville Chamberlain famously broadcast the British declaration of war on Germany
• See important wartime headquarters such as Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Supreme headquarters
Wartime Headquarters/a City Destroyed

From 1939 to 1945 Britain fought for its very survival against the might of the German war machine. Enraged by the air superiority of the Royal Air Force at the Battle of Britain and Britain’s stubborn refusal to surrender, Hitler vowed to destroy London and the spirit of its people ahead of a planned invasion. Britain was to be bombed into submission, and throughout 76 consecutive nights between September and November 1940 a third of the city was destroyed, while tens of thousands lost their lives.
See visible signs of bomb damage from the war and visit the remains of at least one church that was destroyed during the blitz and left as a testament to the devastation. See the wartime headquarters from where the Allied leaders coordinated the resistance, including Eisenhower’s Supreme Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), General Sikorski’s London base, and many more.

Important Historical Sites

See the building where ‘Operation Overlord’ wad planned, including the Allied landings on D-Day – the largest air, naval and land operation in history. You’ll also see where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his victorious VE Day speech and the sites where, almost six years earlier, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain broadcasted the British declaration of war.

Monuments & Statues

Pass through Parliament Square en-route to Whitehall, where along the way you’ll see the statues dedicated to notable Allied figures including Churchill, Eisenhower, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris, as well as several monuments dedicated the Battle of Britain, Women of WWII and the Cenotaph- the site of Britain’s national war memorial.

What's Included
Luxurious 16 seater coach
Professional tour guide
Personal Audio Headset