Price: Starting from USD $71.44 per personDuration: 1 day pass
Book your Three Palace Royal Pass ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue at Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!
The Tower of London
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous fortresses and has seen service as royal palace, prison, armoury and even zoo! It is still home to the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters.
Hampton Court Palace
The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. Its many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in 60 acres of formal gardens, which include the famous maze and the Great Vine.
Kensington Palace
Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria and, more recently Diana, Princess of Wales. Today the palace also houses a stunning collection of fashionable and formal dress worn for state and royal occasions.
Your pass is valid for one visit to each of the above three palaces and is valid for two years. Being undated you have time to explore the stories and intrigues at each of the palaces at your leisure within your own itinerary. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $134.34 per personDuration: 12 hours
Leeds Castle
Described as the "loveliest castle in the world", Leeds Castle was once a Royal residence for 6 of England's medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII and a retreat for the rich and powerful. The Norman castle sits on two islands in the middle of a lake, and is surrounded by a vast estate. The day begins with a private viewing of Leeds Castle before it opens to the public. Explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards and banqueting hall before taking time to enjoy the landscape and wildlife, including wildfowl and black swans.
Dover
Following a scenic drive along the old coastal road for lunch (additional cost) in the Lighthouse Inn, dramatically overlooking the White Cliffs of Dover. The Inn has provided hospitality for a range of people from smugglers to WWII soldiers and lunch includes traditional British fare, such as fish and chips, and bread and butter pudding.
From November to March, lunch will be in Canterbury with no stop in Dover.
Canterbury
Canterbury has been the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Its greatest treasure is the cathedral, infamous as the setting for the brutal murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Canterbury became the center of one of the most important medieval pilgrimages in Europe, immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. Tour includes entrance to the Cathedral and allows free time to explore the old town.
Greenwich and Thames Cruise
With exquisite parks, gardens, and architecture, Greenwich has strong connections with the sea, science, sovereigns and time. As the evening approaches board your Thames River cruise, enjoy a champagne reception and cruise back to the center of London. Pass sights such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, before arriving at Westminster pier where the tour ends. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $58.15 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
Your London City Tour starts with a professional guide showing you the architectural masterpiece that is Westminster Abbey, the scene of 38 coronations and 14 Royal weddings. Kings, Queens, statesmen, poets and writers whose lives altered the course of British history are buried here, together with the hushed secrets they took to their graves!
As the tour continues you will see other famous London sights, including Big Ben and the Gothic wonder that is the Houses of Parliament. Travel along Whitehall and Downing Street - the London residence of the Prime Minister - to Trafalgar Square, the proud Victorian center of London, watched over by Lord Nelson from the top of the 202 foot Nelson's Column.
Next see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in all its colorful pageantry and ceremony set to the stirring tunes of the Regimental band - don't forget your camera!
Back on the coach, travel through the aristocratic area of Mayfair and head for the lights of Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London's West End where cinemas, historic theatres, nightclubs, restaurants and bars jostle for space on the streets of the City reputed to be paved with gold!
Book the PLUS option for entrance to one of the following London Attractions: Madame Tussauds, London Eye, London Aquarium, Tower of London, London Dungeon, St Pauls Cathedral, Kensington Palace or Buckingham Palace (August and September only). These tickets can be used any time after the tour. You make your own way to your chosen attraction. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $198.50 per personDuration: 14 hours
This is a tour of the First World War battlefield site of the Somme in Northern France. You will depart London from Waterloo station on the Eurostar and be met in Lille where you board a special minivan. Over the following nine hours tour major sites connected with the Great War.
To most people the Somme signifies one day - July 1st 1916. It was the day that the British Army suffered its greatest ever losses in a single day with nearly 60,000 casualties. But the actual battle for the Somme raged until November of that year, and saw massive fighting again in 1918.
What remains is truly awesome. There are sites seen today that will be etched into your consciousness forever.
You will tour the Somme battlefield covering major sites from the calamitous first day, through the whole five months of the battle. You'll see Delville Wood, the Welsh memorial at Mametz Wood, the huge Lochnagar mine crater, the sunken road where the Accrington Pals were virtually wiped out, Sausage Valley, the Poziere battlefield and Windmill Hill (both important site for Australians), Courcellette, site of the first major use of tanks supporting Canadian troops, and the nearby the tank memorial.
Also included are Albert, the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and the Ulster Tower. An undoubted highlight, however, will be a guided walk around the incredible preserved Beaumont Hamel battlefield site. Other sites will be added according to the interest of the tour participants. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $44.51 per personDuration: 1 Day Pass
Combine two of the most popular activities in London - entrance to Tower of London and a Thames River Sightseeing Cruise.
Home of the Crown Jewels, the ancient stones of the Tower of London reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds.
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
As the River Thames weaves its way through London there is history around every bend. The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great capital city is from the deck of a boat.
See and experience the sights and splendor of this great city from the relaxed comfort of modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiner with open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments, snacks and, for those who enjoy a drink, alcoholic beverages.
Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower and Greenwich Pier. The shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about 2.5 leisurely hours. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $24.06 per personDuration: 2 hours
For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there's no place like the Planet!
Planet Hollywood, the world's one and only dining experience inspired by the glamour of Hollywood, was launched in New York on 22nd October 1991. This innovative restaurant chain was launched with the backing of Hollywood megastars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Demi Moore and is now associated with such stars as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, N-SYNC and Celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White.
Planet Hollywood London re-opened it's doors in April 2003, after a major refurbishment. An investment of £2 million has transformed the venue into "A whole new Planet". When you really want to roll out the red carpet for your guests, there is no better place than Planet Hollywood.
A 12-screen cinematic plasma wall and live DJ set interact to take dinners to the extravagant world of Hollywood. Now you can celebrate in style and see you name in lights and face on the big screen to capture those perfect moments. The venue benefits from a main restaurant and a variety of adjoining rooms all themed differently, allowing you to experience a range of genres from the world of movies.
Price: Starting from USD $50.13 per personDuration: 4.5 hours
This fun, Jack the Ripper and friends evening, is run on a 16 seat minivan, and takes you to parts the walking tours dare not go!
You will visit places away from the tourist areas to see the London East End haunts of Jack the Ripper, London's gangsters and Sherlock Holmes.
Shiver at "Execution Dock" - where many a pirate lost his life - grimace at tales of body snatchers, see where Wallace "Braveheart" was executed, learn how "Bloody Mary" Tudor got her name and walk where the ghosts roam!
On week nights, go down into a haunted pub cellar...
The Sinister London by Minivan tour also includes the back streets of Soho, London's West End entertainment district.
The itinerary and script is explicit! It may not be suitable for the very young or easily offended. The tour also extensively features pubs and you will go into several as part of the tour. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $61.33 per personDuration: 3 - 3.5 hours
Tate Britain, where this Private London Walking Tour starts, contains the main collection of British Art from the 16th century to the present day.
Tate Britain is a splendid 19th century home for the British collection. Renovated recently, it has modern facilities and is endowed with plenty of space for large sculpture in the Duveen Galleries. In the Octagon Gallery, you will be confronted with a major piece from the permanent collection as soon as you enter. In the Clore Galleries you will find a regularly changing display of paintings by Turner, from the bequest he made to the Nation of over 300 works. They are a must for all lovers of this great artist.
A boat trip down the Thames River links the two Tates and provides a wonderful panorama of London from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to St. Paul's. You will alight on the South Bank for the Tate Modern, the famous conversion of the Bankside Power Station which took place during the 1990's to house the 20th century. collection of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Tate Modern is home to great works by the Italian futurists like Boccioni or metaphysical painters like De Chirico and Morandi. French masterpieces of sculpture and paintings like Degas' Dancers, Matisse, Picasso and an impressive collection of American Abstract Expressionists can also be found.
Apart from the ever changing but exciting modern collection of paintings, sculptures, objects and installations, Tate Modern enjoys splendid views from top floor over the Thames towards St. Paul's, to which it has been linked by the Millennium pedestrian bridge by Norman Foster. ... read more »
