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London Rock 'n' Roll Tours
Written by Viator, November 2010
London may have imported rock music from across the pond, but no other city in the world has been as pivotal in its ongoing history. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Pink ...
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Shows in London
Written by Viator, November 2010
London’s West End means one thing: the theater! Only New York City’s Broadway comes close to competing with the West End as the world’s premier theater hub. The razzle dazzle of musicals, drama by ...
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A Tale of Two Cities
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, September 2011
I was delighted to be asked to offer a complimentary walking tour of London
to Viator clients last Friday. The idea was to introduce people to the
benefits of hiring one of Viator’s qualified ...
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London as a Film Set
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, February 2011
Much has been made of the phenomenal success of the King’s Speech. It is an excellent film with fine performances from Colin Firth as the stuttering King George VI (the present Queen’s father) and ...
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Edinburgh Tours from London
Written by Viator, November 2010
Scotland’s capital and cultural focus, Edinburgh is a hugely popular UK destination. With its craggy hilltop castle, brooding Holyrood Palace, great shopping and dining, and lively pub and ...
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Oxford Tours from London
Written by Viator, July 2012
There are few places more quintessentially and unashamedly English than Oxford, a city so picturesque that even its nickname, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, sounds lifted from a classic romance ...
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Bath Tours from London
Written by Viator, December 2010
Bath is one of the great treasures of Britain and at just 97 miles (156 kilometers) from London, it makes a perfect day trip. Harmony and proportion were of supreme importance to the Georgian ...
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Cotswolds Tours from London
Written by Viator, December 2010
Whatever idea you have of English countryside is sure to be fulfilled in the Cotswolds, a range of gentle hills in the west of England which attracts visitors from all over the world. Rolling green ...
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Why We Love the London Pass
Written by Viator, March 2013
The London Pass has long been one of the most popular choices from travellers in London . Families, single travelers, and large groups all love it - and it's not hard to see why. With tons of ...
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Stratford Tours from London
Written by Viator, November 2010
In the late 16th century, an alderman’s son and aspiring writer and actor headed out from his small Warwickshire market town in search of fame in Elizabethan London. It’s the kind of journey made by ...
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London Rail Tours
Written by Viator, November 2010
London is Britain’s most important rail hub, making it your UK launching pad for train trips to destinations near and far. Day trips, multi-day tours, guided trips and independent touring – there are ...
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ArcelorMittal Orbit
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Who else grew up playing with Meccano?
Clearly artist Anish Kapoor grew up playing with Meccano, all those strips of metal you could bolt together to make the weirdest inventions, most of which ...
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Best Day Trips from London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
You could spend weeks exploring London’s myriad tourist attractions, but with so many sights just a short bus or train ride away, there’s no excuse to only stay in the city. Whether you want to hit ...
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Double-Decker Bus Tours in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Along with the vintage red telephone boxes, black taxi-cabs and the red-suited Royal guards with their towering bearskin hats, the double decker bus, traditionally painted in fire-engine red, has ...
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First Time Visitor Tips for London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
With its maze of crisscrossing streets, swarming crowds and traffic-clogged squares, England’s cosmopolitan capital can be a bit overwhelming to the first-time visitor. Once you’ve plowed through the ...
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Cheers! Proper English tea, London
Photo by: Timetable Tim, United Kingdom
Doing what: London Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House
Top London Attractions
Get an insider look at the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the View from The Shard on this incredible Viator VIP tour! With exclusive pre-opening access to the Tower of London, your tour includes the tower's historic opening ceremony and a look at the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater guide. Explore the normally inaccessible Triforium at St Paul's Cathedral, alongside other highlights like the Whispering Gallery and the Crypts. Stop for a 2-course lunch at The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral, and then finish your day with a visit to The Shard.
The Shard - London's Best View!
Tickets are on sale now for The Shard, opening in February 2013! Get 360-degree views of London for the tallest building in Western Europe. Tickets are likely to sell out, so book today!
