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Household Cavalry Museum
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Duration : Approx. 9 Hours
Activity Code : 1
Activity INFORMATION

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Historic and Modern London
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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
 
Schedule

Days of departure: Daily

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

Departure point: 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W

You can be picked up from a number of locations and departure points.
You will be dropped back at Kensington, Park Lane and Victoria areas subject to traffic conditions.

 
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) (click here to view a sample menu)
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 (until 31st March 2012), 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.
 
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