Highlights: Entry To The Tower Of London & Crown Jewels * Visit Westminster Abbey  * See The Houses Of Parliament * Changing Of The Guard * See Buckingham Palace * Thames River Cruise * Lunch At A Traditional London Pub Included * City Of London * See St Paul's Cathedral
In one day you’ll experience all that London has to offer – the sights, the sounds, the tradition, the ceremony and the splendour of this majestic capital city.
You’ll visit the architectural masterpiece that is Westminster Abbey, where Kings, Queens, statesmen, poets and writers whose lives altered the course of British history are buried, together with the hushed secrets they took to their graves… The scene of 38 coronations and 14 Royal weddings, the very walls of Westminster Abbey resonate with the pulse of Britain! *
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Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square
The tour begins with a panoramic drive around parliament Square, to see Westminster Abbey, where many of our Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
London's West End, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour, seeing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, London's Theatre District and Piccadilly Circus.
Then to Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. We will then have a chance to enjoy lunch at a traditional London Pub.
St Paul's Cathedral
A guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece – St Paul's Cathedral - crowned by the magnificent dome that is so much a part of the London skyline. The Cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
The Tower of London and Crown Jewels and Thames River Cruise
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past 1000 years it has been a Royal Palace, an armoury and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Beefeaters who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past. We will visit the Crown Jewels, including the magnificent solid-gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor.
You have the choice to take the River Cruise and end your tour at Westminster Pier, or take the cruise on another day and go with your guide back to Victoria Station.
Admission to St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London is included in the tour price.
* Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions we will visit Horseguards Parade.
** Lunch not included in the tour price
Sunday in London
Due to church services, St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sunday. We will stop for photographs and spend longer in the Tower of London.
DAYS OF OPERATION: ALL YEAR - DAILY
TOUR STARTS: 08:45 - VICTORIA COACH STATION
TOUR FINISHES: 18:00 - VICTORIA
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Please note, this tour finishes at Victoria Train Station at approximately 6.00 (PM)
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