Discovering London - City Tour and Thames River Cruise
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Duration: 8.5 - 9 hours (approx.)
Departs from: London, England
Product code: 3858EE004
The tour begins with a panoramic drive around parliament Square, to see Westminster Abbey, where many of England's Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried.
See other famous London sights, including Big Ben and the Gothic wonder that is the Houses of Parliament. Travel along Whitehall and Downing Street, the London residence of the Prime Minister, to Trafalgar Square. The proud Victorian center of London is watched over by Lord Nelson from the top of the 202 foot Nelson's Column towering above the skyline.
See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in all its colorful pageantry, followed by a hearty well-earned lunch onboard one of London's finest restaurants, The RS Hispaniola. Moored opposite the London Eye on the banks of the River Thames, sit back and enjoy the splendid fine dining experience that the Hispaniola has to offer. After lunch, join a Thames River Cruise for great views of the Gothic style Houses of Parliament, London Eye and London's famous bridges.
Continue to the Tower of London. Jet black ravens guard this ancient fortress steeped in centuries of murder, treason and the untold secrets of the condemned. The Beefeaters will tell you about the Tower's history and the Crown Jewels.
Continue to the square mile of the City of London, see the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, Mansion House (home to the Lord Mayor of London), and the nearby Bank of England, known as The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, at the heart of the city.
Schedule Details
Departure Dates:
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- December 24 - 26 (Christmas)
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Victoria Coach Station, opposite Gate 1Departure Time:
- 8:45am
Return details:
Tour returns to Victoria Train Station at approximately 6:00pmHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is available from selected central London hotels (click on "View Map" for list of included hotels). Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. If no hotel name is advised at time of booking, you must make your own way to the departure point.
$ Pricing Information
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- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 3 - 16 years
- Senior prices apply for adults aged 65 years and over (passport required as proof of age)
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Please Note: Children under 16 years of age must travel with an adult
Additional Information
Trafalgar Square, London
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up
- Thames river cruise
- Blue Badge English speaking guide
- Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral
Exclusions:
- Hotel drop off
- Food and drinks
- Optional gratuities
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- On occasions when a service at the Abbey means you will be unable to make a visit, you will visit St Paul's or the Chapter House.
- Changing of the Guard occurs daily, however occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard. On these occasions you will visit Horseguards Parade, built on the site of the jousting yard of the old Whitehall Palace and the scene of reviews, parades and ceremonies.
Local Operator Information:
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