Thames River Cruise, Tower of London and City of London Tour

Location:London, United Kingdom
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:3858EE002

From USD $73.66 View price calendar

See the best of London in an afternoon, with a visit to the Tower, a City tour including St. Paul's Cathedral and a cruise on the River Thames.

Highlights

4.5-hour afternoon tour of London combining Thames cruise, Tower of London and City of London tour
Stunning views of London's riverside sights on the Thames River cruise, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and South Bank Arts Complex
Guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral
Guided tour of the Tower of London
Fabulous Crown Jewels
Guided drive through the City of London, passing St. Paul's Cathedral, Mansion House and the Bank of England
Professional Blue Badge guide

First stop is a guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral. Crowned by the magnificent dome that continues to dominate the London skyline, the cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

Then it's on to the Tower of London, the ancient fortress steeped in centuries of murder and treason, guarded by jet-black ravens. The splendidly dressed Beefeaters will tell you about the Tower's history, including tragic tales of royals and nobles who met their end within its walls. You'll also see the fabulous Crown Jewels, including the 6,000-year-old Koh-I-Noor diamond and impressive coronation regalia.

You'll then continue by coach to the City of London, that famous square mile where brash new architecture towers above buildings dating back to medieval times. The Romans founded Londinium here 2,000 years ago, and the city's square mile of narrow streets follows the cramped medieval street plan.
You'll see the glorious dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, the elegant 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.

London was built along the shores of the Thames 2,000 years ago, so taking a river cruise is one of the best ways to experience the city. You'll have stunning views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the South Bank Arts Complex and, of course, London's famous bridges.

St Paul’s Cathedral will be closed to the public on February 1, 22 (Ash Wednesday), March 6, and April 6 (Good Friday), 2012. On these dates, there will be a photo stop outside the Cathedral and the tour spends longer at the Tower of London.

Schedule Details

St Pauls Cathedral, London

Departs:

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Departure Point: The Original London Visitors Centre, near Trafalgar Square Departure Time:

1:00pm

Duration:

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Concludes at Westminster at approximately 6:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Thames river cruise
Drive through City of London
Entrance to see Crown Jewels
Guided tour of Tower of London
Guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral
Blue Badge English speaking guide
Transportation in air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
St. Paul's Cathedral is closed every Sunday. As a replacement,we will stop for photographs at the Cathedral (see from outside) and spend longer in the Tower of London.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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