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London excursion tours, a distinct overview of the city
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Its status as the capital city of the United Kingdom makes London one of the most influential cities in the world since it was founded by the Romans. It has a global influence in field of fashion, arts, politics, entertainment, culture, media and education. London Excursion tour attracts you of a totally different city.
• Hampton Court Palace: Located on the banks of the river Thames it is located around 14miles, 23km southwest of London, Hampton court is undoubtedly is the most spectacular royal palace in England and makes a great entire day trip from London. The palace was constructed by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 1500s the castle later on developed as the primary residence of Henry VIII and become center of royal and political life in England until 1737. On the tour Visitor can see and view King Henry VIII’s Great Hall, King WilliamIII’s State Apartments as designed by Wren and being completed in 1700. The palace in immensely popular for its grounds and the famous maze.
• Leeds Castle: It is built alongside a lake in a scenic valley in Kent, and has attractive battlements and around 500-hectare Tudor garden, Leeds Castle is been told as the most beautiful castle in entire world. It was a queen’s residence and playground for King Henry VIII and is made operational for public for last 25 years. Its shows the opulence of passed out time. The tour of the castle requires a full day to visit it completely.
• Canterbury: It is a historical city that can better be visualized and visited on its walking tours. It is pilgrimage and the home for Christianity in England and is been the ultimate destination for pilgrimages in England for centuries and even narrated in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. The famous Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most impressive one in England, here Thomas Becket was martyred in 1170. Here a tourist can see the ruins of the original abbey of St Augustine, who take Christianity to England about 1,400 years ago, or visit the Canterbury Tales Pageant and meet some of Chaucer’s famous characters.
• Windsor: Located by the River Thames, 20 miles (32km) west of London, the Windsor castle is the world’s largest and oldest occupied castle. The castle was constructed by William the Conqueror about a thousand years ago and since then is the royal residence of England’s monarchs. Windsor is queen’s favorite spot to live and she along with royal family spends her weekends there. Its highlights the castle that includes the wonderful State Apartments, and the Waterloo Chamber, created as to celebrate the British victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. St George’s Chapel in the castle is an example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture and contains tombs of a number of English kings like King Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, Charles I and King George V.
Discover breath taking places on London guided tour
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On a London guided tour you can have immense opportunities to have a feel of historical vibrancy of London and is provided with endless sightseeing opportunities and activities. On many a tours, there Thames River cruise is also included. Some rather attractive tour for London visit are London ghost walk, walking tours, bike tours, black taxi tours, rock music tours, Thames dinner cruises and even day trips from London to the mysterious Stonehenge.
• Personal tour of Stonehenge Including Bath and Lacock: On this tour, you can have personal viewing of Stonehenge as you would be allowed to enter into the inner circles of stones. You can make an entry to inner circle of stones depending upon the choice of sunset and sunrise viewing. At the same time you would be explained about various wonders and mysteries related to Stonehenge. Your next destination Lacock is one of England’s most picturesque villages, that dates back to Saxon period and is location for many movies and television dramas that even includes Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Next on tour, Bath is a beautiful Georgian city and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most renowned native of it is Jane Austin as baht was her birth place and provocation for many a novels.
• London Pass: This London Sightseeing Pass let you the opportunity to enjoy best and all of London. The pass let a traveler to have a free entry to around 50 top attractions in London including Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, The Tower Bridge Exhibition, London Zoo, Thames River Cruise, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, London Bridge Experience, Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour. More on pass you enjoy special discount at restaurants, West End theatres and other visitor services. The London Sightseeing Pass remains available for one, two, three, or six consecutive days.
• London Entire Day Tour: This exclusive tour starts at Tower of London with the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. This tour covers a comprehensive view of the famous sights of London involving St Paul’s Cathedral, a private tour of the Tower of London and a cruise of the River Thames. The tour terminates with an optional afternoon tea at Harrods or London Eye flight. In case if there is no change of the Guard one can view Buckingham Palace in meantime and could visit the Horse Guards Parade rather. Short cruise on the River Thames while enjoying excellent views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe is another interesting and enjoyable event on the tour.
• Paris Rail Day Trip from London: This tour on Eurostar even let you to discover Paris either independently or along with a guide. Whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, praising the art work of Louvre or stroll down the Champs Elysees, this tour provides all about Parisian dreams. After de-boarding from Euro star you will met with an English speaking guide that take you to panoramic tour of Paris to look around all attractive sights of Paris. The tour terminates at Louvre with a free time for lunch.