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Discover some of London's most iconic landmarks on this full-day excursion combining St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, an exclusive private cruise along the River Thames and a traditional cream tea experience at Harrods.
Enjoy a complete day exploring some of London's most representative attractions, combining history, British tradition and exclusive experiences.
The morning begins at the majestic St Paul's Cathedral, where you will enjoy access among the first visitors of the day to admire this masterpiece designed by Sir Christopher Wren. During your visit, you will discover its impressive architecture and learn about significant events held in this iconic building, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
You will then enjoy a panoramic tour of some of London's most famous landmarks, including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.
Next, you will head to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy. Subject to availability, you may witness the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony, one of London's most famous traditions. If the ceremony does not take place, a photo stop will still be made near the palace.
After free time for lunch, the experience continues at the historic Tower of London, a fortress built by William the Conqueror in 1066. Here you will discover stories of kings, prisoners and conspiracies while exploring the site and admiring the spectacular Crown Jewels.
Later, you will board an exclusive cruise along the River Thames. During the journey, you will enjoy magnificent views of landmarks such as Tower Bridge, The Shard, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament, accompanied by commentary from your guide.
The day concludes with a cream tea experience at The Georgian, Harrods' historic tea room. Enjoy freshly baked scones served with cream and artisanal preserves, along with a wide selection of teas. As a special touch, you will receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore Harrods at your leisure.
An ideal excursion for those wishing to discover the very best of London while combining culture, history and British elegance.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure
● Guided visits inside St Paul's Cathedral are not available on Sundays due to religious services. Exterior commentary about the cathedral will be provided instead
● The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to availability and the official Royal Household schedule
● Free time for lunch will be provided during the day
● The Cream Tea experience includes freshly baked scones, cream, artisanal preserves and a wide selection of teas
● The experience includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco at The Georgian at Harrods
● The tour concludes at approximately 5:30 pm at Harrods
● The schedules indicated are approximate and may be modified due to operational reasons, traffic conditions or circumstances beyond the provider's control
● This tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate during the low season (November to March)
● The activity may be affected by circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of, or damage to, personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ First group to enter St Paul's Cathedral
✔ Panoramic tour of London
✔ Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (subject to availability)
✔ Admission to the Tower of London, including the Crown Jewels
✔ Exclusive private River Thames cruise
✔ Cream Tea at The Georgian at Harrods, with welcome Prosecco
✔ Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✖ Lunch
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Victoria Coach Station – Gates 19-20
164 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom