Enchanting Full Day London History and Pageantry Car Tour (Fully Escorted)
Ref. No. 0246E
Drive through Hyde Park and stop at the Serpentine and see Princess Diana Memorial. Many visits are possible and the tour has flexible itinerary. Buckingham Palace is the London residence of Her Majesty
the Queen Elizabeth II where the Changing of the Guard takes place *(weather permitting, subject to changes due to special London Events and sometimes alternating odd and even days).
Throughout the day, you will be fully escorted by a Qualified "Blue Badge" driver-guide who will escort you inside historic places, advice you on the day of your excursion which events are likely to vary your itinerary and how best to adapt visits to exploit fully the time available.
You may want the tour guide to show you highlights of filming London: Nothing Hill, Harry Potter, Da Vinci Code, etc. You will go to the City of London founded by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago. Pass the Tower of London: contains over 900 years of history, hear the story of the Jet Black Ravens, the tragic execution of Lady Jane Grey, the history of the 'Traitors Gate', the 'Bloody Tower' and the Crown Jewels guarded by the Yeoman of the Guard. See the home of the Lord Mayor of London, The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, the oldest Tea Shop/Museum in London, Southwark, London Bridge, Millennium Bridge, London Eye. You may want to see the Rosetta Stone or the surprising crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, the largest British dome, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, the brilliant artist and/or the Shakespeare's London.
Take photographs of HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge:
a spectacular draw-bridge on the River Thames, raised when ships pass through. See Westminster Abbey the most famous church in England, Big Ben named after its 13 ton bell in the Clock Tower. Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, Soho, Whitehall, Mayfair, stop at Harrods and much more.
Comfortably seated, you will be able to admire the wonderful contrasts between the style of the many narrow medieval London streets and the stunning new Docklands architecture.
The Gerkins is the most obvious statement of London as a buzzing modern city. Or, see the Houses of Parliament: containing the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Downing Street: the London residence of the Prime Minister, Bank of England and Mansion House, the Roman ruins of the Temple of Mithras and many more...
* When there is no Guard Change, we will visit Horse Guards Parade and take a photograph standing next to the Queens Guards.
* The tour ends at Harrods for 'High Tea', shopping
or a location of your choice.
Pick up at your hotel. Time will be notified after confirmation of services.
Sunday in London: Due to church services, Westminster Abbey is closed to visitors. We will show you the Cloisters and Chapter House or the Imperial War Museum instead, after taking photos outside Westminster Abbey and the Methodist Church.
Fully escorted by professional tour guides and with air-conditioned luxury vehicles.
Prices: £379.00 per car (maximum 8 people) Book »












