Highlights:
Private guided tour of the Tower of London with our own ‘Beefeater’ * Private viewing of the Crown Jewels plus free time to explore the tower* Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard (subject to availability) * Cruise on River Thames and traditional Pub lunch (not included) * Visit Westminster Abbey with professional guide and fast entry ticket * Cream Tea at Harrods plus free time to shop and explore
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The Tower of London ...private tour away from the crowds...
Following our coach drive past some of Londons most famous landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament we arrive at the Tower of London where we are met on the middle drawbridge by our very own Yeoman Warder. Leading us into this world heritage site before it opens to the public our Beefeater will take us on a private guided tour explaining the history behind this fortress of imprisonment and torture. we are also the first group to see the Crown Jewels before enjoying some free time to explore on our own. Why not visit Traitors Gate, the armouries or the Bloody Tower? And keep an eye out for the famous Ravens. Tradition has it that if the Ravens leave the Tower the monarch will fall!
Changing of the Guard
Departing the Tower we head to The Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony as one of the Queens Foot Guard Household Regiments march from St. James Palace to Buckingham Palace to military music dressed in their world famous tunics and busbies.*
Thames River Cruise
Next we enjoy a short cruise on the River Thames as we enjoy excellent views of St. Pauls Cathedral and Shakespeares Globe before heading for a traditional pub lunch on the Southbank (food/drink not included)
Westminster Abbey
The first part of our afternoon tour begins with a visit to Westminster Abbey with our fast entry voucher and which presents us with a unique pageant of British history - the Confessors Shrine, the tombs of the Kings and Queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Our professional guide will take you through this architectural masterpiece that has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous Royal occasions.
Cream Tea at Harrods
To end the day we head to Knightsbridge to one of the world's most famous stores - Harrods.
Firstly, we head to the delightful terrace restaurant, where we are served a fabulous tea including traditional fruit scone, split with strawberry jam and clotted cream plus a pot of tea or coffee.
Then we give you free time to shop and explore this fabulous store.
*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace and then visit the Horse Guards Parade
Departs Daily
8:10 AM Victoria Coach Station
Please click here for a full list of pick up points
Please Quote BV PT L2 when booking by telephone
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