Best Of Royal London Tour Including Tower Of London With Small-Group Windsor Castle Tour By Train

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 8 Hrs 45 Mins
  • Departure Time :
    Morning Tour:8.15am: Best of London , Afternoon Tour: 1.15pm - Windsor
  • Departure Details :
    Morning Tour at 8.15am:
    Tower of London
    Afternoon Tour at 1.15pm:
    Waterloo Train Station
  • Return Details :
    Morning Tour: Outside Buckingham Palace       Afternoon Tour: This service ends at Windsor Castle. You are free to continue to explore at their leisure 
  • Cancellation Policy :
    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Capital of the United King|s crossdom, home to the royal family, a cosmopolitan city at the crossroads of history, London has much to offer to both seasoned travelers and first-time visitors. But seeing the best of what this bustling 13-million person metropolis has to offer doesnt have to usurp your entire vacation. This tour is a quick-yet-comprehensive strolling tour of the townships top sites, followed by a jaunt to the quaint English countryside to see where the most famous Londoners - the Royal Family - escape to!

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Begin your day at the famed and somewhat infamous Tower - former prison and execution site of three Queens of England. This early morning visit means you will be among the first to enter the Jewel House and view the spectacular crown jewels, which have been held here and locked up for safekeeping every night for the last 600 years. These are the official regalia and vestments used by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and other noble appearances. This priceless collection includes magnificent orbs, swords, rings, and of course, crowns and sceptres. During your visit you will also be able to see the famous white tower, where it is said that the Princes in the Tower were held and supposedly murdered by their Uncle Richard III to usurp the throne from their father, King Edward IV.

Then its time to step aboard a relaxing river shuttle as the tour heads up the Thames. Enjoy the sights as your guide points out major landmarks as you coast by. Arrive at the embankment and follow your guide on a short stroll to see the changing of the guards. This world-famous ceremony takes place either at Buckingham Palace or at Horse Guards Parade, depending on the day. Your guide will make sure you are in a prime position to enjoy the best views at this crowded event. End your tour at Buckingham Palace and see the famous balcony where the royal family appears during major events.

After your free time - Meet your guide at a central London station and with your pre-booked tickets handed to you, you can leisurely board your train to the quaint village of Windsor. On arrival at Windsor, feeling relaxed and refreshed, you will be eager to explore this authentically English town with your enthusiastic guide.

More tales of the luminaries of British life await as your guide show you Eton, home of the most famous school in England, Eton College. This charming town was the playground of some of the most recognisable figures in British history as young boarders at Eton Prime Ministers, writers George Orwell and Ian Fleming, and of course, Princes William and Harry. Your guide will educate you on what life is like for these schoolboys.

Having seen the town, its now time to visit the home of their grandmother Windsor Castle. This is the longest occupied palace in Europe, having housed all British monarchs since Henry I, and is favoured by Queen Elizabeth II as her weekend retreat. A treasure trove of royal history, the splendour of this palace will reveal itself to you as you are expertly steered through its rooms by your audio guide. Admire the intricate Gothic architecture of St. Georges Chapel, final resting place of monarchs including King Henry VIII. At the turn of every palatial corridor, another royal jewel lays waiting to be unearthed by you.

Inclusions

Early access to Tower of London including opening ceremony

Entrance fees to Tower of London

Thames River cruise

Guided walking tour from Embankment to Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guard (weather permitting)

Guided visit of Windsor and Eton

Entrance tickets and audio-guided visit of Windsor Castle

Return train tickets

Expert, English-speaking tour guide

Headsets when appropriate

Exclusions

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Food/Beverages

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Morning Tour:

Non-flash photography is permitted in the Tower of London

Changing of the Guard will not operate in rain and will be replaced with an extended walking tour

Afternoon Tour:

Please note that due to work being undertaken, Queen Marys Dolls House is closed to visitors until further notice

Photography is not permitted within Windsor Castle but is allowed within the gardens

General information:

Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, there may be delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags.

Unable to accommodate wheelchairs or guests with any impairments requiring special assistance

Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages

These are tours that involve a reasonable amount of walking

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Traveler Reviews

  • 04-Nov-2017

    I would give this five stars, if it weren't for the Windsor Castle Tour bit, but I'll get to that. Josh was our guide for the Best of Royal London portion of the tour and he was stellar. Very informative and funny, as well! The beat the line first dibs on Tower of London was amazing go see the Crown Jewels first, because the crowd builds up quickly for that. I loved that we walked, it really gave you the opportunity to appreciate London, particularly St. James' Park, it was beautiful. It only drizzled at the beginning, nothing a hood on your jacket couldn't solve. I would recommend using the restroom on the water taxi that you take down the River Thames, there aren't frequent bathroom stops. The only portion of this trip that left a bad taste in my mouth was the small-group Windsor Castle Tour. We had trouble finding Waterloo Train Station which is up the stairs from the Waterloo Tube Station. The guide just did not seem like she wanted to be there. I don't remember her name. She got us onto a train, didn't talk to us very much. She walked us to Windsor Castle, got us tickets, in the door, failing to tell us that we only had TWO HOURS to see the entire castle before closing. And that was it. She left us there and definitely did not get a tip. It was disappointing to go from a guide as incredible as Josh to someone who actually did not care, like this woman. Best of Royal London gets five stars. Windsor Castle Tour gets one star, because of the guide.

  • 02-Sep-2017

    One of favorite tours we took while in London. Allot of variety in this half day tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and tour was well paced and timed to see changing of the guard. We followed this tour with an afternoon tour to Windsor Castle. Best day of our five days in London! We had same excellent guide for both tours.

  • 02-Sep-2017

    One of favorite tours we took while in London. Allot of variety in this half day tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and tour was well paced and timed to see changing of the guard. We followed this tour with an afternoon tour to Windsor Castle. Best day of our five days in London! We had same excellent guide for both tours.

  • 12-May-2017

    I enjoyed this tour from start to end. The guides were awesome. They were knowledgeable about all things royal and engaged the group with historical and fun facts. Windsor is simply amazing. It was my first time there and had a great time surrounded by the opulence of impressive treasures and art pieces.