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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 »
Price: Starting from USD $96.38 per personDuration: 3 - 3.5 hours
This Private London Walking Tour begins at St Paul's Cathedral, London's magnificent Baroque church which has seen the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, and the funerals of Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill.
The imposing dome of the cathedral has been a symbol of London throughout history, not least during the blitz of the second world war when it stood framed by the fires raging in the city. The dome is second in size only to St Peter's in Rome. A church has stood on the site since the 7th century and the present building, the work of Christopher Wren, was completed in 1708 after 32 years of work.
The impressive interior contains mementos and monuments to many of Britain's heroes including Nelson, Wellington and Churchill. The famous Whispering Gallery is well worth the climb and the Golden Gallery (530 steps) provides a wonderful view of London.
Continue the walking tour to Guildhall passing by some of the old institutions of London, such as the halls of the livery companies. The Guildhall has been the seat of civic government of the city since being granted its first charter by William the Conqueror in 1067.
The building was badly damaged in the fire of London and rebuilt by 1669. In 1940 history repeated itself when the blitz caused extensive damage to the building which was restored and completed again by 1954. The building reflects its history with medieval parts and an 18th century facade. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $86.90 per personDuration: 30 minutes
Skip the line! Book a Fast-Track Flight on British Airways London Eye ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the first queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation! With Fast-Track entry, you get to skip the majority of the queue!
The British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel at 135 meters high. Located on the banks of the River Thames it offers unrivalled views over London.
Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, with a status that can be compared to Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eros and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and for innumerable TV programs. A source of pride for the whole country as well as the capital, the London Eye is the most distinctive addition this century to the world's greatest city, loved by Britons and tourists alike.
In fact, in its short life, it has become the most popular paid for UK visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year (an average of 10,000 a day). A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye's capsules can see up to 40 kilometers in all directions, in complete comfort and safety. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $103.39 per personDuration: 3 - 3.5 hours
Your Private London Walking Tour starts from the Portico of the National Gallery where you can look across Trafalgar Square towards Admiralty Arch, leading to Buckingham Palace. The National Gallery opened in 1838 to house one of Europe's greatest collections of Old Master's paintings. Italian Renaissance, Flemish, Dutch, Spanish, French, English and German works from their great artists are displayed.
You will look at a limited number of works such as those by Masaccio, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and Titian; Durer and Jan Van Eyck, Rubens and Rembrandt, Claude, Turner and some of the best examples of the French Impressionists, ending with Cezanne and some symbolists works by Van Gogh and Picasso.
From the National Gallery, walk down Whitehall to the Banqueting House built in 1619-22 for James I by Inigo Jones in Palladian style. Inside its impressive hall has a ceiling decorated by Rubens in 1629. Twenty years later Charles II was executed on a scaffold just outside the main window.
Further down Whitehall you enter Parliament Square with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on the left and Westminster Abbey across the square. Westminster Abbey was a royal mausoleum for many centuries and from 1066 when William I was crowned in the Abbey all but two Kings or Queens have held their coronations here. The Abbey was rebuilt in 1220 in the then new gothic style and the Henry VII Chapel (1503-19) is one of the most beautiful examples of the perpendicular gothic.
Please note, In the afternoons the order will be reversed by starting at the main entrance to Westminster Abbey and concluding at Trafalgar Square. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $138.35 per personDuration: 11 hours
Windsor Castle
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. 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 your visit to Windsor, drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.
Stonehenge
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
Bath
Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following a guided tour of the city, there will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon. You can shop, explore or take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet. As the sun sets, the flares and torches are lit encircling the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litters of boiling water still burst from the hot springs everyday. As the other visitors are asked to leave, enjoy an exclusive, private torch lit visit of this great site (1 hour). After a welcome greeting from a Roman soldier (April to October only) you are feel free to explore the baths on your own, or just soak up the atmosphere as the pockets of mist swirl above the bubbling pool ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $113.90 per personDuration: 3 - 3.5 hours
On this Private London Walking Tour you will visit The Tower of London, Europe's best preserved medieval fortress and one of London's oldest buildings. It was established by William I (the conqueror) in 1067 and has held imprisoned many famous personalities of English history as well as being the site of execution of royalty and aristocracy.
Covering 18 acres the main places of interest include the Jewel House, containing the Crown Jewels and the White Tower a striking Norman keep which was whitewashed (hence its name). You will also see the chapel of St. John, one of the purist expressions of Norman architecture. Ceremony.
Tradition is provided by the Yeomen Warden who parade daily at 11:00am in the Inner Ward and can be seen throughout the grounds during the day.
Just down river from the Tower of London is Tower Bridge, a famous London landmark built 1886-94. The bridge can be visited and the view from the Towers provides a wonderful panorama of London all the way down the river towards Greenwich and Canary Wharf. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $86.22 per personDuration: 4 hours
Come join my noble court in this fulsome medieval feast in my banqueting hall amidst the light of flickering torches. Let the minstrels, troupers and strolling players be amongst thee and entertain with riddle, story and song of love and great deeds that doth bewitch thine ears with joy.
This regal banquet takes place by flickering torchlight in vaulted cellars just a stones' throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You will be entertained by knights in armour, strolling players singing medieval ballads and served dinner by comely wenches!
Your host King Henry VIII is joined by a cast of colorful characters from England's past willing you to join in the merry making. Sit back and enjoy the show as Henry's court entertainers provide a breathtaking and magical display, all for your amusement.
Your medieval banquet includes a four course traditional English meal (a vegetarian option is also available) with unlimited wine and beer. After the meal and show there is music, dancing and merrymaking galore!
Please note: For dinner reservations between 21 November 21 and 23 December - dinner will consist of a Christmas Evening Banquet ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $100.26 per personDuration: 4 - 5 hours
Get the best shots of London on a photography tour guided by a professional photographer. Learn how to get the best from your camera and return home with great photographs to last a lifetime.
On the London Photography Walking Tour you will take in many great and much loved icons of the city such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Horseguards, Big Ben and Westminster. There is time for studied photos and the tour is arranged to capture as many sights as possible and make the most of the visual feast in store for you. The tour is suitable for beginners with compact cameras as well as advanced photographers with digital SLR.
Your photo tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the official center of London, with it's famous fountains, pigeons and statues including the high towering statue of Lord Nelson. Continue through Leicester Square to Piccadilly Circus and the statue of Eros.
Review your photos during a short break, before continuing to frame the surreal, dark Crimean War memorials on the way to Admiralty Arch. On to Westminster, the home of the English Parliament, via Horseguards Parade (the famous red-jacketed soldiers guarding the entrance to Buckingham Palace). Walk past the unmissable Big Ben to the Houses of Parliament, with Westminster Abbey just across the road.
This photo tour is suitable for those who want to learn more about photography in a friendly environment with the safety of a small group (maximum of 8). The tour leader is a professional photographer who will advise on all aspects of composition and camera handling.
You can upgrade this tour to include the "Tower Hour", where you will spend a full hour around the Tower of London and Tower Bridge area. Cross the river to take in leaning City Hall by renowned architect Norman Foster and look back to photograph his famous "Gherkin" building on London's skyline. Please note, cost of travel to Tower Hill is not included in the tour price (approx. GBP3.00). ... read more »
