Price: Starting from USD $47.12 per personDuration: Varies
Afternoon tea was invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. In her day, the upper crust ate a huge breakfast, little lunch, and a very late dinner. Every afternoon, the duchess experienced a "sinking feeling." One afternoon she instructed her servants to serve tea and little cakes in her boudoir. The experience was so delightful that Anna repeated it every afternoon thereafter. Soon others followed the Duchess' lead, and in just a few decades the custom of "taking tea" in the afternoon had become well established.
At first the practice was limited to the upper classes, but it eventually became so popular that tea shops and tea-rooms began opening for the enjoyment of the general public. Join the experience and indulge in an assortment of finger sandwiches, traditional scones with clotted cream and preserves, and a selection of teas.
This tradition still lives on today at London's top hotels, including the Waldorf Hilton Hotel, located in London's theaterland close to Covent Garden. Indulge in pastries, tea and coffee at the Homage Patisserie in a sumptuous setting of rich fabrics, period furniture and wood panelling. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $50.13 per personDuration: 3 -3.5 hours
The year is 1888. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has just published his first Sherlock Holmes story, a street in South London is the first to get electric lighting... In Whitechapel, East London, five women are brutally murdered by the world's first recognized serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
Join a walking tour of London as you tread the footsteps of the infamous Jack The Ripper down the dark, narrow, gas-lit alleyways immortalized in such films as "From Hell". You will follow the case of the unsolved Whitechapel murders that would lead Scotland Yard to Queen Victoria herself.
Led by one of the renowned London Blue Badge Guides, you will visit four murder sights. Your "Ripperologist" will run through some of the suspects who sparked a Victorian Whodunit that'll leave you as gripped as its victims.
You will then enjoy a traditional fish and chip supper in one of London's most historic pubs. The supper is optional and not included in the tour price. If you do decide to partake in this wonderful English tradition, the fish and chips supper is approximately GBP7.00 to GBP10.00 and payable locally. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $65.17 per personDuration: Varies
"Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery--all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." So begins the musical "Chicago", and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise.
"Chicago" is the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent.
"Chicago", winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, is a loving look back at vaudeville, a timely satire of the justice system, and a reminder of what great theatre can be.
Make the most of this memorable performance and enjoy a two course dinner at Dial restaurant which serves contemporary British cuisine, interpreting great British favorites. See and be seen at the Dial bar and restaurant, located on Seven Dials in the center of fashionable Covent Garden.
Ticket Collection:
When you book your ticket, you will receive a voucher which must be printed. Your tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time. You will be required to present your printed voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets. At this time, you will receive your ticket and seating assignment.
Special Offer - Save 49% off the regular retail price of weekday performances from June, 2007 to July, 2008 - BOOK NOW! ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $35.99 per personDuration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Explore London by bicycle, and enjoy the city in a different and highly entertaining way. Centuries of history, a story around every corner, tales of the good, the bad and the ugly.
London is a city of stunning contrasts. Her rich past is well preserved, while her modern face shows how architecture, trade and culture have evolved in their own unique settings. For those trying to discover London on their own, or hoping to glimpse her from bus or coach, many of her secrets will remain a mystery.
The London Bicycle Tour is a much more exciting way of exploring the city. You will be provided with a bike and guide, and escorted on a tour though the cycle routes, side roads and alley-ways of the capital. There is no better way to soak up the true atmosphere of this fascinating city.
Your journey will not only take you to the famous places like Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul's but to the Law Courts, dungeons and docks, to lively markets and elegant shopping areas, to street theatre and Shakespeare's theatre and so many more places in between.
This is the real London if you want to see all of her faces, take a ride!
You have the option of three itineraries to choose from, and each tour distance is approximately 9 miles (14.5 kilometers). ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $10.03 per personDuration: 1.5 hours
MP3 Walking Tour of London - City of London takes around 90 minutes to complete, passing by some of the ancient city's most historical monuments.
These include The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Monument, Leadenhall Market, Lloyds Building, Threadneedle Street, The Bank of England, Mansion House, Royal Exchange, The Guildhall, The Museum of London, St Paul's Cathedral, The Millennium Bridge, The Tate Modern and The Globe Theatre.
The tour pack is downloaded as a zip file, and also contains a map in PDF format for you to print out and take with you. Your voucher will include instructions on how to download the tour. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $145.27 per personDuration: 10 hours
Windsor Castle
Over 900 years of royal history is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London waiting for you at Windsor Castle. From William the Conqueror through to the current Queen, successive monarchs have lived at Windsor Castle and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After visiting Windsor, drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta. Following a visit you head for Kew for a traditional pub lunch (not included in tour price).
Kew Gardens
With its Royal heritage, historic buildings and 300 acres of green space, Kew is much more than a garden. It is home to stunning vistas, an impressive aborted and ornate glasshouse, not to mention some of the rarest plants on the planet. You will enjoy a guided tour of the gardens followed by free time to explore.
Kew Palace
Set within the gardens, Kew Palace was the family country house of King George III, between 1800 and 1818. This small elegant and intimate building was one of the places the King convalesced during his many bouts of illness and has been beautifully restored over recent years. A unique audio guide has been developed to help bring your tour of the Palace to life. Afterwards, head back to London. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $134.34 per personDuration: 12 hours
Warwick Castle
With a history that dates back over 1,000 years, Warwick Castle will take you back in time to a world of banquets, battles and royal splendor. As you enter over the footbridge the castle brings history to life. Visit the waxwork displays of Madame Tussauds, to see and hear the Earl of Warwicks preparations for battle and take a look at the ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured.
Stratford upon Avon
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the theatres of the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. A river winds its way through the town past Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare is buried. There are half-wooden buildings which date back to Shakespeare's time, including the cottage of Anne Hathaway, who married the writer in 1582. You will visit Shakespeare's birthplace, before lunch in a 15th century pub in the picturesque Cotswolds.
Oxford
Oxford boasts one of the world's greatest and oldest universities, as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe. The colleges themselves are amongst the highlights, their ivy-clad stone walls protecting beautiful chapels, halls and libraries. Take a private tour away from the crowds which journeys through the Alice in Wonderland Gardens (normally out of bounds to the public) where Alice chased her Cheshire cat.
The grandest of the colleges is Christ Church, home to Oxford's cathedral and the university's largest quad. So atmospheric is the dining hall that it was chosen as a key location in a Harry Potter film, and its here you will linger for a special Champagne reception in the Gardens (April to October only) or the Great Hall. Learn about the college's famous students, including Albert Einstein and Lewis Carroll, who wrote his enchanting tales of Alice in Wonderland here. Before visiting Christ Church, you can take tea in the shop where the real-life Alice bought her sweets! read more »
Price: Starting from USD $131.59 per personDuration: Varies
The Academy-award winning Disney film The Lion King, comes to life on stage wiith music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John.
A London West End transfer for the smash-hit Broadway musical! Director/designer Julie Taymor has transformed Disney's phenomenally successful 1994 animated feature into a spectacular stage musical. The popular story of the young lion cub Simba, as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king. The Lion King won six Tony Awards in 1998, including Best Director and Best Costume Design to Julie Taymor.
Make the most of this memorable performance and enjoy a pre-theatre dinner at Christopher's, an American style restaurant with contemporary cuisine inspired by the grand steak and lobster houses of east coast America. Christopher's has become one of the most well-established and best known restaurants in Covent Garden; it is situated in a Grade II listed, white bricked Victorian building of extremely attractive appearance, with superb and commanding views over Waterloo Bridge.
Ticket Collection:
When you book your ticket, you will receive a voucher which must be printed. Your tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time. You will be required to present your printed voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets. At this time, you will receive your ticket and seating assignment. ... read more »
