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Tower of London Opening Ceremony, Then Westminster by Boat
One booking that covers both royal ends of London, and the link between them is the river rather than the Underground. The morning starts before the queues, at the opening ceremony led by a Beefeater, which puts you in front of the Crown Jewels with the halls still empty. The guide takes the outer walls first, Traitors' Gate and Tower Hill, then you go through the complex at your own pace: the royal artefacts, the ground Anne Boleyn walked, the armour of Henry VIII, William the Conqueror's White Tower, and the ravens. The fortress has watched the city and the Thames since the 11th century. Then a boat along the river, with the guide naming what goes past: Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank, London Bridge. You land in Westminster for the walking half. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and the centuries that turned a palace into the seat of British democracy. Westminster Abbey, tied to the last Anglo-Saxon king and now a flagship of the Church of England. Horse Guards Parade, where the mounted cavalry stand and where the official entrance to Buckingham Palace is. St James's Palace, built on the site of an old leper hospital and the oldest royal palace in the UK, still an official residence. Then Buckingham Palace itself, 775 rooms of it. Meet at the Tower of London Ticket Office; the guide holds an Urban Saunters sign. By taxi, ask for Petty Wales. The nearest tube is Tower Hill. The tour ends around Buckingham Palace.
What's included
- VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
- Local English-speaking guide
- Thames River Boat Ride
- A guided walking tour of Royal Westminster
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- Meet the Chief Beefeater for a private welcome to the Tower of London & Opening Ceremony
Itinerary
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2 Tower Hill, London
The meeting point is the Tower of London Ticket Office. The guide will be holding an Urban Saunters sign. By taxi, ask the driver to drop you on Petty Wales. Nearest tube station: Tower Hill.
Tower of London
Welcome to one of the most recognisable buildings in London. Your guide covers the sites on the outer walls first, Traitors' Gate and Tower Hill among them, before you enter the complex and explore at your own pace. Inside are Britain's most treasured royal artefacts, the ground Anne Boleyn walked, the armour of Henry VIII, William the Conqueror's White Tower and the ravens.
The Crown Jewels
The invitation is to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London: first in to see the Crown Jewels, then an itinerary that runs from the old City to the royal city of Westminster.
Thames River
A boat ride on the River Thames, with your guide naming the landmarks as they pass: Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank, London Bridge and a good deal more.
Houses of Parliament
Welcome to Westminster. Big Ben stands over it, and the story is the centuries that took this building from palace to the centre of British democracy.
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Westminster Abbey
Tied to the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, Westminster Abbey gets the full account from your guide.
Costo extra
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
The best spot for a photograph with the mounted cavalry at Horse Guards, and the official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting outside only.
St. James's Palace
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, St James's Palace is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK, and still an official royal residence today.
Costo extra
Buckingham Palace
The most famous of King Charles III's palaces, with 775 rooms in it, and a set of stories that take some believing.
Costo extra
London
The tour ends around Buckingham Palace.
Not included
- Food & drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- The total tour details includes the travel time.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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