DAY 2 - LONDON CITY TOUR WITH WESTMINSTER ABBEY & CHANGING OF GUARDS
Step back in time and witness the grandeur and history of two of London’s most iconic landmarks with our professional chauffeur Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of England as our expert chauffeur takes you on a journey through the centuries-old architecture and traditions of these incredible landmarks.
About This Tour
Highlights
- Discover Westminster Abbey and experience the Changing of the Guards ceremony
Enjoy a guided visit to Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic landmarks
See the Changing of the Guard, a British tradition of pomp and pageantry
See the Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace
Learn curious facts about these top attractions from your guide as you walk
Full Description
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was installed here at the end of the nineteenth century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a famous public square in the West End of London, England. It is located in the City of Westminster. The square was originally named after the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in 1805. The name was later applied to the area that surrounds the square and it has been used as a meeting place and social space since then.
Horse Guard
Horse Guards is official ceremonial entrance to St James’s and Buckingham Palace and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment who provide troops for The Queen’s Life Guard. Horse Guards is named after the troops who have mounted The King’s Life Guard here since the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660.
Buckingham Palace
James’s Park and the Tudors. In 1532, King Henry VIII added St. James’s to his royal collection of deer parks, fenced it off to the general public, and built the hunting lodge that would become the Palace of St James’s. The park was a Tudor playground for jousting, fetes, and festivals.
Covent Garden
It sits at the very heart of Covent Garden and is inside the iconic market building that is associated with the area. It is one of the most popular tourist areas in the whole of London and the market offers the opportunity to soak up the local atmosphere and to pick up a few treats for yourself or some souvenirs to bring home for your friends and family.
Westminster Abbey (Entry Ticket)
This magnificent and world-famous building is England’s most important church and has been the site of every coronation since that of William The Conqueror in 1066. The Abbey has also been the site of royal weddings. It is arguably most famous among visitors for its interred.
Kensington Palace Garden
Kensington Palace is the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in Victoria’s re-imagined childhood rooms, the magnificent King’s State Apartments and the famous Sunken Garden.
Hyde Park (Serpentine Lake)
The Serpentine is a 40-acre recreational lake in Hyde Park, London, England, created in 1730 at the behest of Queen Caroline. It is separated from Kensington Gardens by the gently curving Serpentine lake, created when the River Westbourne was dammed in the 1730s.
Portobello Market (Notting hill)
Portobello is home to one of the most famous and historical street markets in the world and from that a rich community of diversity and culture which offers a truly unique and special visit every time. Come to explore, people watch, find bargain, and grab a bite to eat with friends and family.
Abbey Road Studio (Beatle’s Walk)
Abbey Road is a thoroughfare in the borough of Camden and the City of Westminster in Greater London running roughly northwest to southeast through St John’s Wood near Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Harrods
Harrods is a British luxury department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. The present Harrods building, constructed in 1905, houses roughly 300 departments, 20 restaurants, a bank, and a beauty salon. Although the store still sells gourmet food items, its emphasis is on high-fashion clothing.
What's Included
- 8 Seaters luxury private Minivan
- Professional Chauffeur/Guide
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Admission Tickets (if option selected)
- City Congestion and Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 10 hour full-day private tour
- Chauffeur accompanies the clients on tour.
- Driver can't enter sites
- Tips / Gratuities
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