| Tour Suggestions - in London
Touring Suggestions - From London
Touring Suggestions - Around Britain
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Two thousand years of history make London the vibrant city it is today. First established by the Romans on the banks of the Thames, its palaces and parks, shops and theatres, museums and art galleries, combine to make a trip to London a unique and rewarding experience.
All tours can be tailored to individual requirements.
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| In half a day |
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Panoramic Drive - showing you all the main sites. A must for the first-time visitor. You will see:
Buckingham Palace, home of our Queen, backdrop to the Changing the Guard, 350-year-old military tradition with regimental bands.
The Houses of Parliament, seat of our government, with its distinctive clock tower housing the famous bell - Big Ben.
Westminster Abbey, burial site of kings and coronation church since 1066.
Piccadilly Circus, with its statue and bright lights, focal point for the entertainment world.
Trafalgar Square where the statue of Admiral Lord Nelson stands atop his column, fountains glisten, and Londoners gather for celebrations.
St Paul's Cathedral, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, symbol of London's resolve during World War II bombing.
Tower of London on the site of Roman Londinium, the present buildings date from the 11th century, a fortified palace where the Crown Jewels are kept, next to Tower Bridge and the River Thames.
. . . and much more
A half day tour may be tailored to include one visit - e.g Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London
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Rates
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1-4 people - £255
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4-7 people - £280
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In a full day
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| Up to 8 hours |
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 Include all the suggestions above, but have time to enjoy visits inside Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, or the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels.
More things to see
Visit Harrods, one of the world's most famous stores and sample the contents of its food hall. Ride on the London Eye, the wheel which gently rotates above the river, discover a street market, search for antiques, walk around legal London, have lunch in a pub. Take in the Globe theatre, Shakespeare's theatre faithfully reproduced, near Tate Modern, former power station now housing modern art. See the London Docklands, formerly where ships unloaded, now area of revolutionary modern architecture.
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Rates
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1-4 people - £380
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4-7 people - £420
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"He who is tired of London is tired of life!" said London resident Dr Samuel Johnson in the eighteenth century. That is just as true today as it was back then!
These tour descriptions were compiled by Lucilla Shirley, whose details may be found in the List of Members
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Touring Suggestions - From London
Touring Suggestions - Around Britain
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