DAY TOURS IN LONDON

Highlights
This exciting evening tour allows you to walk in the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial kil…

Highlights
This exciting evening tour allows you to walk in the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial killer. Prepare yourself for the gruesome tales of London’s East End in 1888, brought to life by our expert Ripperologist guide and enjoy a delicious sample of authentic fish and chips.
•Walking tour with an expert guide
•Visit murder sites and a historic pub
•Taster of traditional British fish and chips
•Enjoy a guided tour of Spitalfields Market
•Superior return coach travel from central London
•VOX audio technology enabling you hear the guide at all times on your walking tour

Tour operates
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday - (April to October).
Wednesday and Sunday - (November to March).
Tour Starts:
7.00pm, The Original London Visitor Centre
7.15pm, The Strand Palace Hotel
Please be waiting at the concierge desk 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.
Tour Finishes: approx 10.00pm, Trafalgar Square

Full Description
Our incredible VOX audio system immerses you in the sinister past, as your guide unravels the history directly into your ear piece as you wander the hidden, dark alleyways.
Your adventure starts as we drive past London’s most haunted theatre, the Old Bailey criminal court; home to hundreds of public hangings in the 1800’s, and Fleet Street where Sweeney Todd the demon barber murdered his clients for his neighbour to sell as meat pies.
Arriving in Whitechapel, you’ll be treated to a taster of fish and chips from an authentic ‘chippy’, as you walk the atmospheric cobbled streets and dark alleyways on the trail of Jack the Ripper. Visit the murder sites, the Ten Bells Pub where several of his victims drank, Spitalfields Market, and discover the myths and facts behind one of world’s most notorious unsolved murder mysteries of all time.

What's Included
- Walking Tour with expert Ripperologist
- Personal Audio Headset
- Free WiFi
- Sample of Fish and Chips

Excluded
- Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel

Additional Information
- This is a combination coach/walking tour and will finish at a traditional pub near Trafalgar Square.
- This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years.
- Image from Jack the Ripper Tour, Photographer: Andrius Petručenia

2019 Days of Operation: Wednesdays, all year

Combine a morning visit to the historic Royal castle at Windsor …

2019 Days of Operation: Wednesdays, all year

Combine a morning visit to the historic Royal castle at Windsor with an in-depth tour around the famous sites of our awe inspiring and majestic capital city of London. See Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Visit sites associated with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton with photo stops at Kensington Palace plus the clubs and restaurants frequented by the young royals. All will be revealed by your friendly and knowledgeable guide.

•Maximum 18 people per tour
•Entry to Windsor Castle & St.George's Chapel
•Photo stops include Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace & Tower of London
•Travel by executive small coach with professional guide

We begin with a short drive from bustling London to the green fields of the Royal County of Berkshire and into the tranquil pastures of Runnymede; an important Saxon meeting place and historic settlement. This wooded valley bore witness to the conclusion of the Barons' Revolt that gave us Magna Carta, our major constitution sealed by King John in 1215. Your guide will discuss the implications of this document and discuss whether history has been unkind to our "bad King John" as the centuries have passed by.

Following the Thames upstream we arrive at Windsor Castle, fortress to some, Royal home to others, this impressive structure is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Walk along the lavishly furnished rooms of the Royal apartments, visit St George's Chapel and relive the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. See the tombs of Kings and Queens and the heraldry of the Order of the Knights of the Garter. Head down to the Lower Ward to witness the Changing of the Guard (selected days only). After spending time in this majestic home enjoy a spot of lunch in the delightful town.

After lunch we follow the Thames river back towards London for an eye opening tour of this spectacular city. A chance to see old favourites like Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St.Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. We can see the city's more recent attractions; the Shard, the Millennium Bridge, the London Eye and the replica of Shakespeare's Globe theatre. By way of Buckingham Palace and St James's we take a fully guided drive past Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Downing Street, seeing some of our most iconic museums; the Victoria and Albert, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery and the Tate Modern.

Skirting the edges of London's beautiful open spaces by way of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, we come across Kensington Palace, home to Prince William and Catherine and in a house within the grounds, Prince Harry and Meghan. We tour some of the local areas where the younger Royals partied the night away such as the famous Mahiki nightclub and the restaurants of Chelsea.

Let's not forget that wherever we drive in London we will be constantly passing the homes of great writers and poets, politicians, adventurers, inventors, actors and artisans, famous or infamous, most of them gone but certainly not forgotten. Locations brought to life in film or literature, bustling markets, quiet backstreets, wartime destruction, peacetime rebuilding, private palaces, public gardens, a colourful history, a bloody past, lost buildings, lost rivers, stunning architecture and breathtaking views........undoubtedly something for everyone!!

Departure points:
08:15am Outside The British Museum main entrance, Great Russell Street
08:30am Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch. Please note that from Spring 2019, the Cumberland Hotel will be changing its name to the 'Hard Rock Hotel'.
08:45am Outside Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Road

Tour Timings:
Departs 08:45am Central London
Arrives 09:45am Windsor
Departs 1:00pm Windsor
Arrives 2:00pm London - Panoramic tour begins
Arrives 6:00pm London Victoria Station - Panoramic tour ends

Highlights
- Lunch in a 17th Century former coaching Inn in Bibury
- See the most beautiful village in England…

Highlights
- Lunch in a 17th Century former coaching Inn in Bibury
- See the most beautiful village in England
- In depth tour of the picturesque region

Burford
Our full day tour begins in Burford, where the magnificent high street holds every
variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the tea houses and shops before we head south to Bibury described as the ‘prettiest village in the Cotswolds’, by William Morris.

Lunch in Bibury
Lunch beckons and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a fabulous two course lunch in the Swan Hotel situated in the centre of Bibury overlooking the River Coln. The 17th century former coaching Inn serves a fabulous range of traditional cooking, ales and fine wines.

Northern Cotswolds
In the afternoon we take a leisurely drive passing through charming villages before visiting Bourton-on-the-water and Stow-on-the Wold, two of the most picturesque parts of the northern Cotswolds. Your guide will take you on a short walk in each village explaining their history before rejoining the coach and returning to London.

*On rare occasions that if the Swan Hotel is not available we will use a suitable alternative in a different village.

Days of Operation
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday at 8.15am - approx. 10 hours tour

Highlights
Enjoy the treasures of Windsor Castle, home to kings and queens for over 1,000 years. Explore the ancient…

Highlights
Enjoy the treasures of Windsor Castle, home to kings and queens for over 1,000 years. Explore the ancient landscape of prehistoric Stonehenge and the incredible history and architecture of Oxford; ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’.
•Windsor Castle entrance with audio tour in ten languages
•Explore the castle grounds and see the State Apartments and St George's Chapel
•Stonehenge entrance and exclusive interactive map with official Stonehenge audio commentary
•Oxford walking tour
•Professional tour guide
•VOX audio technology on walking parts of the tour enabling you to hear the guide at all times
•Superior coach with complimentary Wi-Fi

Click here to watch a short tour video.

Tour operates
Daily - all year.
Tour Starts: 8.00am, Victoria Coach Station
Tour Finishes: approx 7.00pm, Victoria Train Station

Full Description
Windsor Castle
Perched high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to 39 monarchs and is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Explore the superb State Apartments, furnished with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto and visit 14th Century St George’s Chapel, where tombs of ten sovereigns including Henry VIII rest in peace.

Stonehenge
Experience this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site; one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in Europe. Take a step inside the Neolithic Houses and visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre boasting over 250 ancient objects and treasures.

Oxford
Enjoy a guided walk of one of the most famous university cities in the world. Steeped in history, stunning architecture and medieval charm, wander the cobbled alleyways and experience the famous Bridge of Sighs, Trinity College, Ashmolean Museum and The Sheldonian Theatre.

What's Included
- Live English speaking guide
- Entrance to Windsor Castle
- Entrance to Stonehenge
- Walking Tour
- Free WiFi
- Personal Audio Headset

Excluded
- Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
- Lunch (time will be included in the itinerary for a refreshment break)

Additional Information
- Viewing at Windsor Castle is restricted on Sundays. On rare occasions the State Apartments may be closed
- Stonehenge is closed to visitors on 20 & 21 June for the Summer Solstice. Our tours will visit Avebury hengeon these dates.

Highlights
•Private Viewing of the Inner Circle at Stonehenge
•Walking tour of Oxford
•…

Highlights
•Private Viewing of the Inner Circle at Stonehenge
•Walking tour of Oxford
•Entrance to Windsor Castle (until 31 March 2018)
•Walking tour of historic of Royal Windsor (from April 2018)
•First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Tour Guide
•Personal Audio Headset

Tour operates
Saturday (March to September)
Monday (December to January)
Tour Starts: 5.30am, Victoria Park Plaza
Please be waiting at the concierge desk 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.
Tour Finishes: approx 4.30pm, Victoria Train Station

For departures June - August:
Tour Starts: 5.00am, Victoria Park Plaza
Please be waiting at the concierge desk 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.
Tour Finishes: approx 4.00pm, Victoria Train Station

Full Description
Private Viewing of Stonehenge
Most visitors to Stonehenge are not allowed direct access to the stones. On this special day trip from London, you'll be invited to enter the stone circle itself, and stand beside the mysterious rocks towering above you. Your guide will unlock the secrets of this ancient World Heritage site. Enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as you experience Stonehenge at its atmospheric best.

Oxford
The colleges in Oxford date back to the 13th century and among its famous students were Bill Clinton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. We take you on a fascinating walking tour, which includes seeing Christ Church, where many scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. We'll also see the Bodleian Library and the picture perfect college courtyards for which Oxford is famous.

Windsor
Linked by the beautiful River Thames, this Royal Borough boasts a rich mix of history, culture and heritage making it a must-see for any visit to the UK. Enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful town of Windsor - along the charming cobbled streets. Admire the beautiful Georgian and Victoria architecture as well as Queen Charlotte Street - the shortest street in Britain. See Windsor Castle, home to British kings and queens for almost 1000 years. Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.

What's Included
- Entrance to Stonehenge
- Personal Audio Headset
- Free WiFi

Excluded
- Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
- Lunch (time will be included in the itinerary for a refreshment break)
- Entrance to Windsor Castle

Additional Information
- Stone Circle Access visits take place in the early morning outside of regular opening hours, approx. 1½ to 2½ hours after sunrise.

Highlights:
~Oxford University Precincts
~Great Hall of Christ Church College
~Traditional Cotswold Vil…

Highlights:
~Oxford University Precincts
~Great Hall of Christ Church College
~Traditional Cotswold Villages
~Bampton
~Bibury

A wonderful day exploring the beautiful city of Oxford and the quintessential Cotswold villages of Bampton, Burford and Bibury.

We recommend this tour for anyone with limited time who wants to experience the city of Oxford and the Cotswolds villages on a relaxed day out from the city.

Departing: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun (All Year)

We head north west out of London for the day, passing close to Pinewood Film Studios – the home of James Bond – and through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We travel through the picturesque countryside that inspired the television shows, Midsummer Murder and Vicar of Dibley, before arriving in Oxford, home to the oldest English-speaking university in the world. Oxford is a great literary centre where JRR Tolkein wrote Lord of the Rings and CS Lewis wrote Alice in Wonderland. With over 1,500 listed buildings and a history dating back more than 1000 years, you have time to explore the precincts of the many colleges, climb one of the vantage points to take in the skyline view of the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ or view the rich art and antiquities collections in the Ashmolean Museum. We spend the afternoon touring the beautiful villages of the Cotswolds with their tiny ironstone cottages that have remained unchanged for centuries. We’ll visit Bampton, a village with a long association with traditional Morris Dancing.You can explore its magnificent parish church of St Mary in which many iconic scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed. Our next stop is in Burford, the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’, a small market town with enormous character and a huge history. Its main street is lined with quintessential ironstone cottages and properties, the essence of the Cotswolds. You will have plenty of time to take in the local charm and hospitality, perhaps taking afternoon tea. Finally, we will make the short journey to Bibury, described by William Morris as the prettiest village in England, and the place that Henry T Ford wished to dismantle and ship back to the USA. Here we will have time to stroll past the famous Arlington Row, almost of doll’s house proportions, and the old woollen mill. After a full day exploring the city of Oxford and the villages of the Cotswolds we’ll embark on the comfortable return journey to London, arriving back at Victoria around 7.00pm.

Inclusions
~Transportation by a top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach.
~Air Conditioning as standard.
~Services of a professional driver/guide

Exclusions
~Lunch and refreshments.
~Entrance fees to any Visitor Attractions

Important Information
We like to give you plenty of opportunities to go on nature walks, so we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Unless otherwise notified passengers are restricted to one medium sized suitcase/bag (maximum 15 kilos) and one carry-on bag per person.

'Walls, Moons and Flying Pigs'... Pink Floyd were a band of two cities - the ancient, medieval university city of Cambridg…

'Walls, Moons and Flying Pigs'... Pink Floyd were a band of two cities - the ancient, medieval university city of Cambridge, and the UK’s capital of London. Band members Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour were raised in Cambridge, and many of their Cambridge friends, including girlfriends, roadies and album cover designers Storm Thorgerson and ‘Po’ Powell, became part of the Pink Floyd extended creative family. In London they met up with Nick Mason and Rick Wright, while students, and here they forged the unique Pink Floyd sound against the backdrop of the late ‘60’s counter-culture and succeeding decades.

Battersea Power StationThis great tour combines the two and gives you a chance to see one of England’s most attractive and historic cities and parts of London you’d otherwise not see, while exploring the Floyd’s heritage. In Cambridge you’ll see the early homes of Gilmour, Waters and Barrett, their schools and colleges, early gig sites and important reference points like ‘Granchester Meadows’ and Syd’s last home. You’ll also be getting a guided tour of the historic city and university! Then to London where, this afternoon, in neighbourhood such as Notting Hill Gate, Islington, Hampstead and Highgate, you’ll see such sites as the Floyd’s own Britannia Row studios, the school that provided the schoolkids choir on ‘The Wall’, the Regents Street Polytechnic where the band was formed, various band member’s London homes, the famed ‘Animals’ front cover location, ‘Ally Pally’ and UFO club sites, and Abbey Road recording studios!

During the day you get the full history of the band from your knowledgeable rock guide and, of course, a day listening to rare, obscure and well-known Floyd music.

Please Note
Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre, 17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.
Nearest Underground Station: Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

Days of Operation
March to November - Monday (8:30am-6pm)

Morning tour
It hardly seems credible but the Rolling Stones have been one the world’s greatest rock’n…

Morning tour
It hardly seems credible but the Rolling Stones have been one the world’s greatest rock’n’roll bands for over 50 years. And, as every true fan knows, the Jagger and Richards partnership began on the railway platform at their home town of Dartford. On this tour we discover the earliest roots of the band members and follow them through the early years.

You’ll see the birthplace and family homes of both Jagger and Richards; you’ll see the primary school they attended together and also their secondary schools (including the Mick Jagger Centre); you’ll see where they formed with their first band and you’ll visit locations associated with early band member, Dick Taylor. The undoubted highlight of your morning will be replaying that famed meeting on Dartford station platform when the two young men recognised a kindred soul in each other and set out on their 50 year adventure!

Whether you’re a long-time follower, or newly come to the band and want to know and understand their history and tradition, this is the tour for you!

Please Note
Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre, 17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.
Nearest Underground Station: Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

Days of Operation
April to October - Sunday & Wednesday (8:30am-1pm)

Make it a full day!
This makes a perfect full-day tour for the dedicated Stones fan.
We've listed below some of the Stones sites you'll see if adding the afternoon tour.

Departs at 2pm.
Our Classic Legends tour includes Edith Grove, the first apartment shared by Brian, Mike and Keith, and also a number of their later solo ‘pads’; Mick's Cheyne Walk house where he lived with Marianne & Bianca, where Keith lived with Anita and where Brian was ‘busted’; the Hyde Park gig site; recording studios and management offices; locations for Mick’s film ‘Performance, some of their first gigs sites and ‘Bill Wyman’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ restaurant with its unique and unsurpassed collection of memorabilia. You’ll hear the stories behind some of their most memorable songs like ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’, ‘Street Fighting Man’ and ‘I’m a Man’, and see where Mick couldn’t always get what he wanted!

The full day finishes at the original departure point at 5.30pm.

2019 Dates:
April 1, 29
May: 20
June: 3, 10, 17, 24
July: …

2019 Dates:
April 1, 29
May: 20
June: 3, 10, 17, 24
July: 1
September: 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28

Combine a visit to the magnificent and opulent Blenheim Palace, with a drive through the delightful Cotswolds to discover some of the filming locations from the popular TV series "Downton Abbey".

•Maximum 16 people per tour
•Admission to Blenheim Palace and the Sir Winston Churchill Exhibition
•Visit Sir Winston Churchill's grave in Bladon village
•Explore stunning Cotswolds villages & Downton Abbey filming sites

Travel to the beautiful Cotswolds to visit some of the filming sites of the hit series Downton Abbey. We head over to the charming Oxfordshire hills and go in search of Downton filming locations. Our first stop is Cogges Manor Farm with its collection of friendly animals beautifully located on the banks of the River Windrush. We will learn of its role in Downton Abbey as "Yew Tree Farm" where Lady Edith's daughter Marigold was brought up by the Drewe family. Visit the kitchens, see the farmyard and watch a special presentation video about the farm's role in the television series.

After a coffee break, we continue to explore the region, stopping at Shilton with its shallow ford used in series two. On to Bampton to see St Mary's church used for so many weddings, a funeral or two and a jilting when it became St Michael's in Downton Abbey. See the cottage hospital and Mrs Crawley's house during the guided walk. Visit the village green and see The Grantham Arms pub.

We then head to the village of Bladon to visit the graves of Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, before a lunch break in the vibrant and historic Cotswold town of Woodstock.

The afternoon is spent at the majestic Blenheim Palace built for Sir John Churchill between 1705 and 1724. The largest privately owned house in the country saw the birth of Sir Winston Churchill in 1874, and boasts over 2,000 acres of landscaped gardens by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Enjoy the Churchill exhibition and stroll through the delightful grounds before our return to London.

This day trip is operated in partnership with Oxfordshire Cotswolds tourism. Downton Abbey day trips and tours are not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Carnival Films, NBC Universal or Julian Fellowes and his representatives.

Tour Timings:
Departure points:
07:15am Outside The British Museum main entrance, Great Russell Street
07:30am Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch. Please note that from Spring 2019, the Cumberland Hotel will be changing its name to to the 'Hard Rock Hotel'.
07:45am Outside Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Road

Departs 07:45am Central London
Arrives 09:30am Cogges Farm

Departs 10:30am Cogges Farm
Arrives 11:00am Bampton

Departs 12:00pm Bampton and drive through Cotswolds with photo stop at Shilton
Arrives 12:45pm Woodstock for Lunch

Departs 1:45pm Woodstock
Arrives 2:00pm Blenheim Palace

Departs 4:00pm Blenheim Palace
Arrives 6:30pm London Victoria Station

Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will arrive back in London. On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond.

2019 Days of Operation: Saturdays, April to October

Discover the beautiful Cotswold Hills and magnificent Ble…

2019 Days of Operation: Saturdays, April to October

Discover the beautiful Cotswold Hills and magnificent Blenheim Palace. Enjoy a two course lunch in an historic pub. Experience off the beaten track exploration with a knowledgeable guide.

•Maximum 16 people per tour
•Visit the villages of Burford, Bibury , Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold
•Enjoy a delicious two course lunch in a thousand year old tavern
•Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens

We head out to the west of London to the gentle rolling limestone hills of the Cotswolds, driving down single track narrow country lanes in our minibus, exploring the back roads and little winding valleys. With an expert guide on board we will learn of the rise and fall of the wool trade in this region and how it left behind a landscape untouched by the modern world, featuring small honey coloured stone villages and hidden green valleys with babbling streams.

We visit delightful Burford with stone houses cascading down to the River Windrush. See Woolsack tombs in the historic churchyard. Visit Bibury with its photogenic collection of houses known as Arlington Row. Travel up the narrow Coln Valley on single track roads, passing fields of sheep and sleepy hamlets. Drive to popular Bourton on the Water with its collection of stone bridges and then bustling Stow on the Wold with its vibrant market square. Here, we stop to enjoy a delicious lunch in a pub dating from 947AD.

We continue our drive after lunch through more Cotswold scenery to stately and opulent Blenheim Palace, the largest privately owned house in the country and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. We tour the grand interior and walk amongst the lavish formal gardens and the breathtaking landscaped grounds by Capability Brown, featuring its impressive lake. There will be time to visit the Churchill Museum and see the room where he was born in 1874. Marvel at a building created to rival Versailles, and soak in the wonderful views before our return to London.

Departure points:
07:15am Outside The British Museum main entrance, Great Russell Street
07:30am Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch. Please note that from Spring 2019, the Cumberland Hotel will be changing its name to to the 'Hard Rock Hotel'.
07:45am Outside Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Road

Tour Timings:
Depart 07:45am Central London
Arrive 10:00am Burford
Depart 10:30am Burford
Arrive 11:00am Bibury
Depart 11:30am Bibury
Arrive 12:20pm Stow-On-The-Wold
for a Pub lunch
Depart 1:45pm Stow-On-The-Wold
Arrive 2:30pm Blenheim Palace
Depart 4:30pm Blenheim Palace
Arrive 6:30pm London Victoria Station

Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will get back to London, it is usually between 6-7pm. On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond.