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Full Day – Tour No: L5
TOTAL LONDON WITH THE LONDON EYE
Highlights:
• First group inside St Pauls with professional guide and fast entry ticket
• Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye.
• Flight on the London Eye.
• See Changing of the Guard*
• Visit the Tower of London
• View the Crown Jewels
• Extended Private Boat trip on exclusive hire to Premium Tours
• First class motor coach with the services of a professional tour guide.
• Photo stop outside Westminster Abbey
The Tour:
St Paul’s Cathedral
The morning part of the tour begins with a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral where we enter as their doors open. We will explore the masterpiece designed by Wren in 1673 with a professional guide, taking time to listen to the 1695 organ that Mendelssohn once played and visit the tombs of Nelson and Wellington.
On Sundays when there is restricted viewing at the Cathedral there will be an opportunity to enter and enjoy one of the services.
Next a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey before we head for the
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace *
Buckingham Palace is the official Royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Watch the world famous changing of the Guard ceremony as the Queen’s soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music.
Free time will be given for lunch and our guide will be happy to recommend places to eat.
Afternoon: The Tower of London
Arriving at the Tower of London built in 1066 by William the Conqueror, our guide will regale you with fascinating insights into the history of this Royal Palace and fortress. Ample time will be given to view the Crown Jewels and the White Tower and to wander around this imposing fortress.
Private Thames River Trip on private hire to Premium Tours
Finally we will take a guided private extended boat trip on the River Thames Enjoy excellent views of Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe and of the Houses of Parliament from the river whilst being entertained by our tour guide.
Our tour ends with a Flight on the London Eye.
Standing at an amazing 135 metres above the centre of London, the London Eye is the world’s highest observation wheel and offers magnificent panoramic views. Tour will finish at London-eye.
*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace.
*Please note that on very rare occasions St. Paul’s Cathedral may be closed we will visit the Household Cavalry Museum instead.
Tour duration is 8.5 hours
PLEASE NOTE: London Eye is scheduled to be closed for its annual maintenance from 08th January- 04th February 2024 (and a similar period in 2025). The London Eye is also closed 25/12
Days of Operation :
April – October: Daily
November-December, March: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
January-February: Wednesday and Saturday
Closed: 24-26/12 & 01/01
Tour Departs: 07.45 hours Victoria Coach Station, Gate 19
Tour Ends: Aprox 16.30 hours in Central London
