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Our tour of London starts with a guided tour of Westminster Abbey.
Here, you see impressive monuments to kings, queens, famous scientists,
musicians, poets and the Unknown Warrior. At the heart of the
Abbey, you will see the Stone of Scone under the Coronation Chair
made in 1301, and on which our kings and queens have been crowned
since 1066, and where many state weddings and funerals have taken
place*.
As the tour continues your guide will point out the famous icons
of London, including Big Ben and the Parliament buildings, Whitehall,
Downing Street, the London home of the Prime Minister, and Trafalgar
Square where looking up you will see Nelson on his column (202ft
high) before visiting Buckingham Palace for the colourful Changing
of the Guard** ceremony.
Back on our coach we see the exclusive district of Mayfair and
Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London’s West End with its
theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants and shops, before reaching
our traditional London Pub for your included lunch.
Your afternoon starts with a visit to the City of London, the
world-famous financial centre that is dominated by the great dome
of St Paul’s Cathedral. The City of London was the site of
the original Roman city, founded some 2000 years ago. Here you
will see the Mansion House (home to the Lord Mayor of London)
and The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street (the Bank of England).
The Tower of London awaits. Here we meet the magnificent Beefeaters,
dressed in their Tudor uniforms. You will hear the legend of the
ravens and some spine-chilling tales from the Tower’s 900-year
history. A visit to the Jewel House, which displays the Crown
Jewels, is a ‘must’.
Our Full day finishes with a cruise on London’s famous River
Thames, during which a Thames Waterman will point out places of
interest along the way. Your cruise will end at Westminster Pier
where you rejoin your coach.
* When services prohibit a visit inside Westminster Abbey, your
tour will visit St Paul's Cathedral or The Chapter House.
** At certain times during the year there may be no Changing of
the Guard. On these occasions you will still see Buckingham Palace,
and visit Horse Guards Parade.
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