TOUR 2 - Half Day Afternoon



TOWER OF LONDON & THAMES RIVER CRUISE

Houses of Parliament

Highlights include:

  • Professional Blue Badge Guide
  • Entrance to Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
  • Thames River Cruise
  • See St Paul's Cathedral
  • The City of London


London was built along the shores of the Thames 2,000 years ago – what better way to experience the city than to travel along its river on a Thames River Cruise!

You'll get stunning uninterrupted views of the Gothic style Houses of Parliament, the London Eye perched high over the River, the South Bank Arts Complex built for the 1951 Festival of Britain and of course many of London's famous bridges the way they were meant to be seen – passing under them! A Thames Waterman will point out places of interest along the way.

Then it's onto the Tower of London Jet black ravens guard this ancient fortress steeped in centuries of murder, treason and the untold secrets of the condemned... Hear the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey - Queen for 9 days, and the story of the 2 young Princes who were never seen again, as well as other tales of royals and noblemen meeting their end within the cold cruel walls of the Tower. A hallowed spot even before the fortress was ever built, it's hardly any surprise the ghosts of the Tower linger long after you leave... The splendidly dressed Beefeaters will tell you about the Tower's history, and of course you must visit the Crown Jewels including the 6,000 year old Koh-I-Noor diamond worn by all the Queens of England since Victoria as well as the other regalia used during coronation ceremonies.

On by coach to the City of London, which packs into its square mile bold, brash award-winning new architecture towering above dignified, confident Victorian masterpieces to create a kaleidoscope of styles along narrow streets that still follow their medieval street plan. 2,000 years ago the Romans founded Londinium here, and the City's square mile to this day jealously guards its ancient ceremonies and traditions. Hear about some of these arcane traditions, and see the glorious dome of St Paul's Cathedral watching over the hustle and bustle of City merchants, the elegant Mansion House, home to the Lord Mayor of London , and the nearby Bank of England, known as The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, at the heart of the City.


DAYS OF OPERATION: ALL YEAR – DAILY
TOUR STARTS: 08:45 – VICTORIA COACH STATION
TOUR FINISHES: 12:30 – TRAFALGAR SQUARE


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