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Best of London Tour - Crown Jewels, River Cruise & History Walk
London, England, United Kingdom
$137.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the precious Crown Jewels and then enjoy an hour to explore at your own pace. Next, soak in views of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, and more on a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames. You'll disembark in Westminster, where you'll set off on a walking tour. Learn why each stop earned its spot in England's royal and political history as you pass Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and end with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park. This walking tour covers London's main sites in under 5 hours.
Unlock even more Tower of London secrets and watch the storied Opening Ceremony by selecting the Opening Ceremony option when booking. After the Opening Ceremony, you'll enjoy a complete tour of the Tower of London with a certified Blue Badge Guide and finish with a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames.
Unlock even more Tower of London secrets and watch the storied Opening Ceremony by selecting the Opening Ceremony option when booking. After the Opening Ceremony, you'll enjoy a complete tour of the Tower of London with a certified Blue Badge Guide and finish with a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Best of London Tour Option
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
Tower of London & River Cruise: Early entry to Crown Jewels, History walk, Tower of London & River Cruise. DOES NOT include Opening Ceremony
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
Tower of London & River Cruise: Early entry to Crown Jewels, History walk, Tower of London & River Cruise. DOES NOT include Opening Ceremony
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Tower Opening Ceremony (if option selected)
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- London river cruise
- Royal history walk
- Small group of 20 guests maximum
- Entrance to Tower of London
- Guided tour of Tower of London
- Entrance to other monuments
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.
Return details
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Jewel HouseMeet your local tour leader and head into the tower. You'll head straight to the Jewel House, which means you’ll be able to grab a prime spot to view the Crown Jewels. If you want to start your Tower of London tour with a behind-the-scenes look of day-to-day life at the Tower, select the Opening Ceremony option when booking. The Opening Ceremony is a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. After the Opening Ceremony, your tour will continue to the Jewel House.
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Tower of LondonYou'll have free time to explore the entire complex at your own pace. Your tour leader will share suggestions based on your interests. By the end of your visit, you'll be equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power.
- See the sites where famous prisoners were executed, and choose to venture into the Bloody Tower to hear the story of the two princes, which has become a legend in its own right. Various sources say their ghosts are among the specters that have been sighted at the Tower at night. From there, step into the Torture Tower and learn about this horrid practice in British history. Though it has never been officially been permitted in English law, torture was used to extract confessions from prisoners brought to the Tower of London. (pass by)
- White Tower is the heart of the Tower of London, and you’ll have the chance to explore the armory. See armor used by Henry VIII, Charles I, and James II on display. (pass by)
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Thames RiverReunite with your tour leader and board a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames, you'll see Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard—the tallest building in the UK—Shakespeare's Globe Theater and more.
- An observation wheel and fixture on the London skyline popularized in movies and TV shows. (pass by)
- A 19th century drawbridge still in use today and one of London's most recognizable landmarks. (pass by)
- A symbol of resilience, having been rebuilt after the Great Fire and survived WWII bombings. The cathedral also hosted the state funeral for Sir Winston Churchill. (pass by)
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Westminster AbbeyThe river cruise ends in Westminster, where your tour leader will take you on a walking tour of England's royal history. Pause outside Westminster Abbey, where Coronations and royal weddings have been held for centuries.
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Big BenGaze up at the clock tower standing next to the Houses of Parliament and an iconic symbol of the capital city.
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Houses of ParliamentThe center of political life in the UK for centuries, with the current building dating back to the 1860s and 1870s.
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Buckingham PalaceContinue past Buckingham Palace to see the official residence of King Charles III and many other British monarchs before him.
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St. James's ParkFinally, finish with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park, the oldest Royal Park in London.
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Best of London Tour - Crown Jewels, River Cruise & History Walk
London, England, United Kingdom
$137.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!