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Price: Starting from USD $79.70 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
With over forty thousand shops jostling for attention, the sheer scale of London's shopping choices can overwhelm. On this Shopping Tour you will uncover London's most exciting shops that must be seen.
One for the fashion conscious, this tour takes in slick department stores, designer boutiques and one-off independent stores. You can comb the streets for its best fashions, interiors, and design retail experiences. It's all here; the quirky, the hard to find and internationally recognised.
From the burgeoning and ultra fashionable scene of Marylebone village, in central London to eco-friendly fashions, and the up-market Sloane Square just east of central London.
Your final destination is further north in Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove. An arty, creative enclave packed with independent stores, emerging talent and established designers.
Get the the expertise and the access to put you in touch with London's most happening and original shops. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $69.68 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
For centuries, the East End of London has been a significant locale for London's gay community. You will be taken on a journey of the area, the places, haunts and buildings that have played a role in shaping the gay movement here in the UK and across the world.
Throughout history the area has absorbed waves of immigrants who have each added a new dimension to the culture and history of the area. Most notably the French Protestant Huguenots in the 17th century, the Irish in the 18th century, Ashkenazi Jews fleeing Eastern Europe towards the end of the 19th century and the Bangladesh community settling in the UK from the 1960s. Today, the east end has a growing reputation as one of Europe's most creative enclaves, attracting a buzzing community of artists, creative folk and free thinkers.
The East End: Past & Present tour, exclusive to Viator, has been designed to showcase the old and the new. You will visit where Quentin Crisp posed for nude art classes in the 1930s, hence the title of his autobiography 'The Naked Civil Servant' and the site of a 'Molly House' a gay, bisexual men's pub raided in 1727.
Along the way you will see where Philosopher Jeremy Bentham was born who then went onto write 'Offences Against One's Self' the earliest defence of homosexuality. You will be introduced to approximately fifteen places of historic and contemporary significance as you move beyond the tourist trail to discover an alternative view of London life.
However, we don't forget today on your quest as we point out the studios of renowned, eccentric British conceptual artists Gilbert and George, and the pubs and neighbourhoods that attract London's gay creative and style elite.
For gay visitors to London this is a journey of discovery and insight as we remember the significant role the East End played, and continues to play in the lives of gay men across the UK and the world. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $138.35 per personDuration: 5 hours
You can look forward to a spectacular night on this stunning vessel which underwent a $10 million conversion into London's finest showboat. Until a year ago the Dixie Queen was Stockholm's favorite cruising Night Club. Now she is London's largest party and event boat, cruising from Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier and beyond.
Fitted with a full specification nightclub lighting and sound rig, on the top deck there is over 2,500 square feet of dining and dance area, and although licensed for 575 guests, the numbers are restricted to just 520 to ensure comfort.
Be welcomed on board with a complimentary Bucks Fizz, before exploring the luxurious interior. Two bars will serve reasonably priced drinks throughout the cruise and as you set off you will have a fantastic photo opportunity of the Tower Bridge open especially for you!
Over 2,000 square feet of exterior decking on two levels gives everyone unrivalled views of the illuminated Thames sights. And if you want to relax and unwind away the nightclub there is a restaurant area and bar for your use.
From 8:30pm a delicious buffet will be served on both decks and ample supplies of party poppers and streamers will all add to the fun. This wonderful vessel is normally only available for private charters so take this unsual opportunity to bring a few friends and come on board for the best London New Years Eve party ever! ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $40.10 per personDuration: 2.5 Hours
We are all immigrants or descended from immigrants it just depends how far back you look. London's East End has always been a melting pot of different cultures and this walk explores the rich heritage they have left behind. The buildings, including some of London's most beautiful 18th century houses, bear the marks of previous and current occupants. One of them has the distinction of having been a church, a synagogue and a mosque! Silk weavers, boutique shops and contemporary artists are woven into the backdrop of this fascinating walk, as are the notorious crimes of Jack the Ripper.
Want more? Add the following Broadgate and Barbican Extension and really make a day of it!
Broadgate and Barbican Extension - Modern London
Modern architecture and gigantic sculptures, plus a section of Roman city wall make this an afternoon of striking contrasts. You will visit a contemporary office development (with its own ice-rink) in the heart of the financial district plus an iconic urban and cultural development of the late 20th century. Town planning on a grand scale, but you will also see the small gardens and public art works tucked away inside. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $40.10 per personDuration: 2.5 Hours
'London Bridge is falling down' says the nursery rhyme - but why? On this entertaining walk through the streets south of the river you will hear about the varied activities this area was famed for: bear-baiting, theatre, brewing and trade. Inns were numerous and you will visit London's last remaining galleried coaching inn, conjuring up images of Dickensian London. Bustling Borough Market has been a busy trading place for over 250 years and on Fridays you can enjoy the sights and smells of its delicious food stalls. It has also featured in several famous films including Harry Potter! We'll find a hidden garden or two, see Shakespeare's reconstructed Globe theatre and enjoy magnificent views across the mighty River Thames. And as for London Bridge? Come on this walk to find out!
Want more? Add the following St Paul's to Temple Extension and really make a day of it!
St Paul?s to Temple Extension - Hidden London
London is full of hidden gems and on this afternoon walk you will discover several of them 'off the beaten track'. A peaceful 18th century square, an unexpected roof garden, a circular church plus a gentle fountain in the atmospheric legal area of Temple. Hear the stories of these less-visited places, at least one of which you may just recognise from 'The Da Vinci Code'! ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $40.10 per personDuration: 2.5 Hours
Take a visit to the countryside within London! Away from the crowded city this walk explores the undulating leafy lanes of village Hampstead with its pretty cottages, unique shops and hidden corners. Hampstead was home to famous painters and poets, such as Constable and Keats, and novelists too. See the areas that inspired them, from uplifting views across the Heath to spooky overgrown churchyards, plus the home of an architect who became a James Bond villain. Peaceful Hampstead is a charming and attractive area from which you see unexpected glimpses of the city you've left behind. It is hard to believe that a journey from central London that took 3 hours in the 18th century now takes only 20 minutes on the Underground!
Want to see more of the countryside? Add the following Kenwood Extension and really make a day of it!
Hampstead Heath and Kenwood Extension - London's Countryside
This countryside walk, across Hampstead Heath, through woods and open spaces, provides sweeping views of London. It culminates in a visit to an exquisite 18th century house, home to a magnificent collection of paintings. Your guide will show you masterpieces by Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Vermeer, as well as the place to buy a refreshing cup of tea and some excellent cakes! This afternoon tour lasts about three hours and some of the paths maybe muddy. Great for walking enthusiasts! ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $40.10 per personDuration: 2.5 Hours
'Beginners please' for a stroll through London's theatre land! London's West End contains the largest concentration of performing arts venues in the world. This walk includes stories of theatrical superstitions, ghosts of actors who were murdered by jealous rivals and 'pretty, witty Nell' the darling of the Theatre Royal who was the favourite mistress of King Charles II. We visit the actors' church, see where filmmakers and actors buy their make up and do some star spotting along the way. The scenery includes the cobbles of Covent Garden piazza, the grand Royal Opera House and a sumptuously decorated restaurant. You'll give this walk a standing ovation!
Want more? Add the following Soho Extension and really make a day of it!
Soho Extension - The Bohemian Heart Of London
The Bohemian heart of London still beats in the lively streets of Soho. Spend an afternoon discovering the links between Mozart and the first television show, Casanova and Karl Marx and how a dead woman in north London stopped a cholera epidemic. This immensely varied area has been influenced by the sex trade, past and present, but is also home to trendy fashion around Carnaby Street, funky music shops and a wonderful wall painting. You will finish near the famous shopping district of Regent Street and Oxford Street. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $40.10 per personDuration: 2.5 Hours
2000 years of history are contained within the one square mile occupied by the City of London. Take an alternative route through its hidden gardens and atmospheric alleys to see the City in a different way. From the devastation of the Great Fire of 1666 and the Blitz of the 1940s, the City's famous financial institutions have risen again, like a phoenix from the ashes. Along the way they have influenced our culture and our language. Medieval buildings jostle with modern architecture, Charles Dickens speaks across the centuries to Harry Potter and a large golden grasshopper adorns the 'exchange'. Come and discover this extraordinary place!
Want to see more of the City? Add the following City Extension and really make a day of it!
The City Extension - From Ancient to Modern
A Roman temple, a Wren church, a memorial to heroic self-sacrifice, a street of buildings by leading contemporary architects, Norman Foster, Richard Rogers and Terry Farrell, plus the site of Braveheart's execution - all part of this varied afternoon walk that develops the theme of ancient to modern in today's City of London. Why was a City church moved to America? Where did the postmen eat their sandwiches? Why is Smithfield associated with blood? This walk will answer all these questions and more! ... read more »
