Historic and Modern London - Tour No. 1 TICKETS Historic and Modern London - Tour No. 1 Golden Tours Office Historic and Modern London - Tour No. 1

Highlights

Panoramic tour of London
Exclusive visit to the Household Cavalry Museum - Available until 31st March 2012
Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral with special access to the Quire
See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Lunch (optional)
Entry to Tower of London
Thames River boat ride
Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels


Days of departure: Daily

Check-in time: 8.30-8.45am
Return (approx.): 6.00pm


Description

Panoramic Tour
Enjoy a whistle stop tour of London’s famous monuments and marvel at the history of London’s modern masterpieces from the comfort of your seat. Have your cameras ready for our photo stop at the spectacular Westminster Abbey.

Household Cavalry Museum - Available until 31st March 2012
Meet an official Household Guards trooper for a photo opportunity you will never forget. It is then a short 10 minute walk through St. James’s Park to the Guard Change.

St. Paul’s Cathedral
Towering high over the City of London, magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral is widely considered to be Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. Enter the Quire and marvel at the beautiful mosaics inside. On Sundays due to church services, there is no guiding inside the cathedral.

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
A mass of red tunics, bearskins and Buckingham Palace – an unforgettable experience! (We will visit Horseguards Parade when the ceremony is not available).

Lunch at the Traditional English Pub (optional)
Savour a sumptuous lunch at the traditional distinguished Albert pub which has a rich history.

Tower of London
During its 1000 year history this impressive fortress has been a Royal Palace, prison, mint and even a zoo! Be dazzled by the Cullinan diamonds and the spectacular Kohi-i-Noor at the Crown Jewels.

Exclusive feature
Attack the Tower - Available from 1st April 2012
Join a Yeoman Warder (‘Beefeater’) for an exclusive and very different view of the famous Tower of London on this guided tour around the fortress’s moat. You will hear the story of the peasants’ revolt and attack on the Tower of 1381, the military cunning used to ensure the safety of the Monarch within, and how the Tower’s very architecture protects it from attack.

River Thames Boat Ride
Take to the water on a River Thames boat ride and enjoy a panoramic tour of London’s array of attractions.

Your tour ends at Embankment Pier around 6.00pm.


Additional information

Inclusions:

Panoramic tour of London
Transportation by air-conditioned coach
Professional guide
Admissions to Household Cavalry Museum, St.Pauls Cathedral and Tower of London
River boat ride
Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels. You will be taken to our departure point to board your tour.

Exclusions:

Gratuities
Hotel return
Food and beverages unless stated differently

Please note:

Due to services being held at St. Paul´s Cathedral there is no access to the Quire.
Meeting the trooper at the Household Cavalry Museum is subject to guard change.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is subject to weather conditions and timetable changes, when it is not available, we will visit Horse Guards Parade instead.



Please indicate at your booking the name of your hotel for your pick up! If no hotel is indicated, the pick up will be at: Golden Tours Office, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SH, Victoria at 8:30 a.m.!

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