A complete full day tour of London including the Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise and Tea at Kensington Palace
Highlights
• Private guided tour of the Tower of London with Yeoman Warder
• Private viewing of the Crown Jewels with special talk by the Jewel House Wardens
• Further tour of the Tower by Yeoman Warder plus free time to explore
• Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and St. Pauls Cathederal
• See Changing of the Guard - subject to availability
• Thames River Cruise
• Pub lunch (food/drink not included)
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Harrods for tea and scones plus a free chocolate tasting experience!!
• Walk in the Kensington Palace Gardens
• Tour is not available until 1st November 2005
The Tour
THE TOWER OF LONDON ...private tour away from the crowds...
Following our coach drive past some of Londons most famous landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament we arrive at the Tower of London where we are met on the middle drawbridge by our very own Yeoman Warder. Leading us into this world heritage site before it opens to the public our Beefeater will take us on a private guided tour explaining the history behind this fortress of imprisonment and torture. we are also the first group to see the Crown Jewels before enjoying some free time to explore on our own. Why not visit Traitors Gate, the armouries or the Bloody Tower? And keep an eye out for the famous Ravens. Tradition has it that if the Ravens leave the Tower the monarch will fall!.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Departing the Tower we head to The Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony as one of the Queens Foot Guard Household Regiments march from St. James Palace to Buckingham Palace to military music dressed in their world famous tunics and busbies.*
THAMES RIVER CRUISE & PUB LUNCH
Next we enjoy a short cruise on the River Thames as we enjoy excellent vieews of St. Pauls Cathedral and Shakespeares Globe before heading for a traditional pub lunch on the Southbank (food/drink not included)
ST PAULS CATHEDRAL
The afternoon part of the tour begins with a visit to St Pauls Cathedral. We shall explore this masterpiece designed by Wren in 1673, highlights of the tour will include listening to the 1695 organ that Mendelssohn once played and visit the tombs of Nelson and Wellington. With your professional guide test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery (not normally visited by tour groups).On Sundays when there is restricted viewing at the Cathedral there will be an opportunity to enter and enjoy one of the services.
AFTERNOON TEA AT HARRODS
Please note: As from November 1st 2007 tours will go to Harrods for tea and scones plus a free chocolate tasting experience!! (This will replace Champagne and scones at the Orangery)
*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace and then visit the Horse Guards Parade
A complete full day tour of London including the Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise and Tea at Kensington Palace
Highlights:
• Private guided tour of the Tower of London with Yeoman Warder
• Private viewing of the Crown Jewels with special talk by the Jewel House Wardens
• Further tour of the Tower by Yeoman Warder plus free time to explore
• Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Downing Street, Houses of Parliament and St. Pauls Cathederal
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