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Walk with a Beefeater at the Tower of London, and cruise down the River Thames. Compare historic and modern London on a sightseeing tour on a luxury air-conditioned bus.

Highlights

• Discover London's modern architecture from a luxury, air-conditioned coach
• Drive past Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament
• See the Crown Jewels and walk with a Beefeater at the Tower of London
• Visit the famous St. Paul's Cathedral and enjoy a boat ride on the River Thames
• See Buckingham Palace and the changing of Guards on selected days

Description

Compare and contrast medieval and modern London on a full-day sightseeing tour of some of the city’s most iconic attractions. Departing from the Victoria district near Buckingham Palace, you will take a whistle-stop tour of London’s famous monuments, and stop to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Have your cameras at the ready as you drive past Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Gaze across the river at the London Eye and the South Bank. Drive down streets lined with architecture from all eras, from the white Portland stone buildings of Belgravia, to the glass-and-steel skyscrapers of the City of London. Towering high over the City is Sir Christopher Wren’s magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, widely considered to be his masterpiece. You will jump off the coach to enter the quire, and marvel at the cathedral’s beautiful mosaics. Then continue the history theme at the Tower of London. The former royal palace and prison’s 1,000 year history will come to life as you take an exclusive walk with a Yeoman Warder, more fondly known as a “Beefeater.” Hear the story of the peasants’ revolt and the assault on the Tower in 1381, the military cunning used to ensure the safety of the monarch within, and how the Tower’s architecture protects it from attack. Finally, swap land for water and cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy panoramic views of London’s riverside attractions, such as the Globe Theater, Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, City Hall, and Big Ben. Your full-day adventure ends at Embankment Pier at around 18:00, putting you close to the heart of London’s theater district, Soho, and Chinatown.

Includes

Admission to Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral Air-conditioned bus transport throughout Professional guide and riverboat guide Walking tour of Greenwich Snack pack

Important Information

• Please note that the tour itinerary and order are subject to change
• The tour inside the cathedral does not happen on Sundays due to church services
• There will be photo stop at Buckingham Palace, unless security or safety issues prevent this.
• All vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
• We always stop for photos at Buckingham Palace, unless security or safety issues prevent this. The area often gets very crowded so on days when there is no Guard Change we stop here early in order to get best photos.
• NB Changing of the Guard ceremony does not take place every day and is also subject to weather conditions. It may occasionally be possible to see the Horse Guards but this is subject to daily operational viability.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund