| From an orientation tour of London or a visit to the Queen's weekend residence at Windsor to a full day tour of the picturesque Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford, European Travel Services can organise all your group excursions in the language of your choice. All our tours are accompanied by professional language guides and include entrance fees and/or meals where applicable. |
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Half Day Tours |
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Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and the Changing of the Guard |
Founded over a thousand years ago, Westminster Abbey is the burial place of Kings, Statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. After a tour inside the building, you will walk to Buckingham palace, the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen, for the Changing of the Foot Guard, or to Horseguards Parade, to see the Changing of the Household Cavalry - a wonderful, colorful spectacles and a great photo opportunity. |
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Royal Windsor & Runnymede |
First to Runnymede where in 1215 King John sealed the Magna Carta to prevent a Civil War. At Windsor Castle (pictured), our professional guide will show you the magnificent State Apartments and the St. George's Chapel - where many kings and queens are buried - and you will also have time to see the tradicional Changing of the Guard. |
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Historical Royal Palaces |
No matter which palace you choose to visit - the Tower of London (pictured), Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace or the Banqueting House, Whitehall - you will have a great time following the guides or costumers characters with plenty of stories and some dark and blood secrets to reveal. |
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Thames River Cruise |
In London, you can travel from one landmark to another by boat. From Embankment, where you can see Houses of Parlament and the London Eye, you will pass by the National Theatre, Tate Modern, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge until Tower of London or Greenwich to visit the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the Maritime Museum. |
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Lunch and Jazz cruises |
During the week enjoy the luxury of an appetising lunch on board one of London's comfortable river cruisers and watch the capital's famous landmarks slip by. On Sundays, we can offer you the Jazz Cruise which includes a delicious meal, live jazz and, of course, spectacular views. |
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Madame Tussaud's |
A visit to London's most famous museum without the infamous queues, Madame Tussauds wax works exhibition includes figures from all over the world, from pop idols and politicians to sports stars and celebrities. |
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County Hall Gallery |
Located on London’s vibrant South Bank with a waterfront vista overlooking the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben, County Hall Gallery makes its home in the historic County Hall, next to the BA London Eye. Combining great works of art and innovative showcase design, County Hall Gallery has an established reputation for cutting edge, blockbuster exhibitions. |
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London Eye |
Enjoy a bird's eye view of the capital's most famous landmarks and the world's highest observation wheel. Contact us for special packages like the Champagne Flight for small groups or couples. Children up to 15 years old pay half price. |
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The Monument |
Built to commemorate the Great Fire of London, The Monument is one of the best ways to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. That is once you have cliambed the 311 steps to get up there! |
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London Ducktours |
London Duck Tours offer more than just a sightseeing tour; it's an exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages! The "amphibious craft" drives past famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square before a dramatic launch into the River Thames from our slipway at Vauxhall for the waterborne part of the 75 minute tour of London. |
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Full Day Tours |
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London Sightseeing |
A chance to spend a full day exploring England's capital including entry to the Tower of London as well as Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. From the theatre and shopping region of the West End to the City, the oldest part of London and a leading financial centre of the world, we learn much of London's long and interesting history. |
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Beatles rock and roll tour |
That's your chance to see where the greatest pop story the world has ever know began. Explore the Albert Docks and its art galleries, museums, bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, including The Beatles Story museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a "Magical Mistery Tour". You will see the Cavern Club, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and many other famous landmarks. |
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Oxford, Stratford with Warnick Castle |
For more than 800 years, Oxford (pictured) has been the heart of academic England. Our tours include a visit to Christ Church College (where Harry Potter was filmed) plus one of many colleges in the city before heading out through the beautiful Cotswolds region to Stratford, once home to William Shakespeare with an opportunity to visit his actual place of birth. You can include a visit to Warwick Castle, where you will be welcomed by a costumer character and given an introduction to the 1,000 years of history that you are soon to experience before you explore the Castle on your own. |
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Oxford, the Cotswolds and Stratford |
After a walk through Oxford, home to the oldest English speaking university in the world, you will visit the Cotwolds, a charming blend of cottages with honey-coloured walls and thatched roofs (pictured), market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills that are so typically English in character.At Stratford, you will see the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare followed by an exhibition about his life. |
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Windsor and Hampton Court |
Built in 1514, we visit the magnificent Tudor Palace and gardens of Hampton Court (pictured), which was once home to Henry VIII. In the afternoon, we travel to Windsor and have a chance to explore this ancient castle as well as visiting the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel. |
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Windsor, Bath and Stonehenge |
Visit the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world including St. George's Chapel, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and Changing of the Guard. Learn more about the ancient monument of Stonehenge (pictured) - the 40 ton rocks dragged to the lonely windy plain of Salisbury Hill 5,000 years ago. After lunch, enjoy a panoramic tour of Georgian Bath with its beautifully proportioned Crescents and lovingly cultivated flower beds with plenty of time to explore the Roman Baths that made the city famous. |
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Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury |
Was Stonehenge a religious temple or an astronomical clock? Learn more about this iconic monument steeped in mistery and legend. Visit Salisbury Cathedral (pictured) - the tallest in England at 123m (404ft). Built 800 years ago, it marked a revolution in Cathedral architecture. Later, explore Bath, its Roman spas and understand why this place was the first in England to be designated a World Heritage Site. |
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Greenwich, Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Cream Tea |
Enjoy a panoramic drive through Greenwich, with its parks and palaces inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Visit Canterbury, a fascinating medieval city, and its Cathedral, dating from the eleventh century. After lunch, see Dover Castle, White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel. Surrounded by extensive grounds, once described by Lord Conway as "the loveliest castle in the world", Leeds Castle (pictured) is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside. The Barbican is unique in that is made up of three parts, each having its own entrance, drawbridge, gateway and portcullis. |
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Althorp |
The home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Much of Althorp's charm derives from the sheer beauty of its setting, right at the heart of rural England. |
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Legoland |
For a fun and exciting day out, head for Legoland Windsor and enjoy over 50 interactive attractions, rides and live shows that will keep the whole family entertained. |
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Evening Tours |
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Dinner cruise |
This experience is perfect for a romantic meal for two or family celebration. A cruise on the Thames through central London is a journey through the history of one of the world's greatest cities. Now you can enjoy London's fabulous waterfront panorama while enjoying a first class meal and entertainment on board a luxurious riverboat. |
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The London Showboat |
It's the most entertaining and unusual shows in town, successfully combining good food, good cabaret and a river boat cruise from the centre of London to the Thames Barrier and back. |
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Big Party Bus |
Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are just some of the famous places that you will see as you make your way through the streets of London on The World Famous Party bus. Tours include a 2-course meal and a complimentary drink. |
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The Medieval Banquet |
The opportunity to spend an evening with Henry VIII and his royal courtiers, this medieval evening offers a hearty 5-course meal with unlimited beer and wine as well as continuous entertainment including court jesters, battling knights and fire eaters. |
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Walking Tours |
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The Celebrity Tour of Notting Hill |
The world famous Celebrity Tour of Notting Hill is an intimate walking tour through Notting Hill's rich pop culture history, visiting celebrity homes, famous film locations, music landmarks, celebrity hangouts, popular tourist attractions, and much more. Let the expert local guides bring the streets of Notting Hill alive, and look out for some familiar faces on the way! Sacha Baron Cohen, Elle Macpherson, Damon Albarn, Joseph Fiennes, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Claire Danes, and Claudia Schiffer have all been spotted on the tour! On this 2.5 hour tour you will see:
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Harry Potter's London Walk |
Experience Harry Potter's magical London as we take you round the London film locations and inspirations behind the books. A must for any Harry Potter fan! The Harry Potter walking tour includes a boat cruise along the River Thames and a London Underground journey, so you must have a valid Zone 1 Travel card to take part. On this 2.5 hour tour you will see
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Late Night Jack The Ripper |
This is London's only 'late night' Jack The Ripper tour and we can guarantee you that there is no better way to experience the notorious East End of London than after dark! Our late night tour transports you back in time to 1888 - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has just published his first Sherlock Holmes story, Joseph Merrick (aka The Elephant Man) is being cared for at Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel... and five women are brutally murdered by the world's first recognised serial killer, Jack the Ripper. During the tour you will visit many of the key sites connected to these infamous 'Whitechapel Murders'. You will retrace the footsteps of Jack The Ripper and discover, when, where and how his five unfortunate victims lived and died. You will also discover why the Ripper was never caught and what life was really like for people living in the London's notorious East End.Late Night Jack The Ripper starts outside Sheraz Bangla Lounge, formerly Ye Old Frying Pan pub, where Jack The Ripper’s first victim, Mary 'Polly' Nicholls, drank her last ale. The latest tour finishes near Liverpool Street Station at 11:30pm, where there are plenty of pubs and excellent late night transport connections on the train, tube (Central, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines) and bus. |
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