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.

Half Day Tours

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.

Changing of the Guard

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.

Windsor Castle

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.

Tower of London

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.

Tower Bridge

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.

Lunch Cruise

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.

Some stars at Madame Tussauds

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.

Gallery space: Dali Universe Exhibition

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.

London Eye

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!

The Monument

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.

London Ducktours

Full Day Tours

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.

Picaddilly Circus

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.

The Beatles

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.

Oxford

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.

The Cotswolds

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.

Hampton Court gardens

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.

Stonehenge

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.

Salisbury Cathedral

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.

Leeds Castle

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.

Althorp

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.

Legoland

Evening Tours

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.

Dinner Cruise

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.

Showboat

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.

Party Bus

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.

The Medieval Banquet