Buckingham Palace & Crown Jewels of London Tour
ID: GYG882885-1388072
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of London with a visit to Buckingham Palace, followed by a guided tour of the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. See the Crown Jewels and enjoy a cruise on the River Thames
Historic Windsor
Surrounded by the delightful countryside of the Royal County of Berkshire, discover this historic, quintessentially English town set in a glorious riverside location. Wander its cobbled streets and browse the quaint tea rooms and shopping arcades.
Windsor Castle
Head towards the Windsor Castle, rising high above the skyline of the town.
The castle has been the ancestral home of the British Royal family for more than 900 years and is the largest continuously occupied castle in Europe. Tour the State Apartments, the centrepiece of the castle and reputed to be the grandest apartments in England, their opulence is immediately apparent. On the walls hang some of the most beautiful works of art from the Royal Arts Collection, whilst the colossal Waterloo Chamber commemorates the famous English victory over Napoleon.
Set within the grounds of Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV. When visiting make sure you look up and admire the stone ceiling, which was added by Henry VII.
The Chapel has been the location of many royal weddings including TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank.
Within the Chapel are the tombs of 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II, George VI, Henry VIII and Charles I.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the Tower of London, a fortress and royal residence
- See the priceless Crown Jewels Collection
- Explore St. Paul's Cathedral, a symbol of London and a masterpiece by Wren
- Services of a Guest Service Assistant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To enter Buckingham Palace, there will be an airport-style security check, and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not permitted.
The afternoon part of the tour departs from 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road at 1:00 PM. (please arrive at 12:45 PM to check in).
Transfer between Buckingham Palace and 258 Vauxhall Road is not provided (it is a 10-15 min walk).
Guests can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier (Please check cruise ticket validity with the tour guide).
St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sundays and special events. On these days, we will stop for photographs outside St Paul’s Cathedral and spend longer at the Tower of London.
Please note, there are quite a few stairs within the White Tower at the Tower of London, and there is currently no disabled access
Our Guest Services Assistance will be waiting to greet you at the entrance to the King’s Gallery (the art museum located just around the facade of Buckingham Palace). The King’s Gallery is around a 10-minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station. Please arrive at 9:15 AM.
INCLUDED
- Services of a Guests Service Assistant for the morning part of your tour
- Services of an Expert guide for the afternoon part of your tour
- Superior Coach including Wifi and USB Charging On-board for the afternoon part of your tour
- Entry to Buckingham Palace
- Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
- Visit to the Tower of London
- Viewing of the Crown Jewels
- Thames River Cruise
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
