London in One Day Sightseeing Tour

On the London in One Day Sightseeing Tour, you will explore the very best of London on a fully-guided tour. You'll take a scenic drive through the West End and City past famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square, see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and cruise on the River Thames. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral and visit the Tower of London.

Your full-day tour begins with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to Westminster Abbey, where many of England's kings, queens, statesmen, poets and writers are buried. Other famous London sights you'll see on your guided tour include Big Ben and the neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Downing Street and Trafalgar Square, watched over by Nelson's Column.

After watching the famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in all its colorful pageantry, it's time to eat a hearty lunch (additional cost) onboard one of London's finest restaurants, the RS Hispaniola, moored on the Thames opposite the London Eye. After lunch, you'll join a Thames River cruise for great views of the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and London's famous bridges.

After the cruise, your tour continues to the Tower of London, the ancient fortress steeped in centuries of murder and treason, guarded by jet-black ravens. The splendidly dressed Beefeaters will tell you about the Tower's history, including tragic tales of royals and nobles who met their end within its walls. The Tower of London is also and home to the priceless "Crown Jewels", including the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor.

Continuing to the square mile of the City of London, you'll tour St. Paul's Cathedral and see Mansion House (home to the Lord Mayor of London) and the nearby Bank of England, known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, in the heart of the old City.

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The Original London Sightseeing Tour: Hop-on Hop-off

Experience the essential introduction to London aboard the original hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. You'll see all the magical sights of London in a comfortable and secure environment, with full commentary provided.Your ticket also includes a FREE Hop-on Hop-off Thames River cruise as well as three FREE walking tours: a Changing of the Guard walk and a Cool Britannia walk exploring the hidden treasures of Trafalgar Square and central London and a Jack the Ripper walk.

Customize your own tour by hopping on and off the bus at any stop, as many times as you like. There's a choice of sightseeing routes, including the Yellow Route which features live onboard commentary. If you're traveling with the family, take the Red Route - relax while your children are entertained and informed by the highly acclaimed Kids Club commentary and their free London activity packs.

Each route makes frequent stops - simply hop off where you want to, and return to the same stop to continue your tour.

London Highlights:

• Madame Tussaud's
• Piccadilly Circus
• Leicester Square
• Trafalgar Square
• Downing Street
• Big Ben and Parliament
• London Eye
• Covent Garden
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Tower Bridge
• Tower of London
• Shakespeare's Globe
• Westminster Abbey
• Buckingham Palace
  

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London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

From a private tour of the Tower of London to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace - you'll see everything England's capital has to offer on the London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour.

Perfect if you're spending only a short time in London, this tour give you a comprehensive overview of the famous sights, including St Paul's Cathedral, a private tour of the Tower of London and a cruise of the River Thames. You'll conclude the tour with an optional afternoon tea at Harrods or London Eye flight - choice is yours!

Your day starts with a private tour of the Tower of London, led by your very own Beefeater. Leading you into this World Heritage site before it opens to the public, your Beefeater will take you to Traitors' gate, the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, the Scaffold site and Torture exhibition.

Departing the Tower, you'll head to the Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. When the Changing of the Guard is not held, you'll see Buckingham Palace and visit the Horse Guards Parade instead.

Next, you'll take a short cruise on the River Thames to enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe before heading to a traditional pub for lunch (not included in tour price).

After lunch there will be plenty of time to take photos of Westminster Abbey before heading to St. Paul's Cathedral. Your tour with a professional guide highlights the current restoration program and allows you to test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery.

The final part of your tour is optional:

• Visit Harrods, one of the world's most famous department stores, for afternoon tea. The tour ends at Harrods, so you can spend some time shopping.
• Take a flight on the London Eye, offering spectacular views of London from high above the River Thames.

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Immerse yourself in Dublin's rich literary heritage and enjoy a few pints along the way on a literary pub crawl through Dublin. This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Dublin's literary past and exciting pub culture.

On this tour that's as educational as it is recreational, you'll embark on an animated and entertaining journey through the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Brendan Behan, Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats - not forgetting modern scribes like Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan and Brendan Kennelly.

Kicking off at the Duke Pub on Duke Street, this literary pub crawl will take you to famous pubs and haunts while actors recite verses from the best Irish literature. You can sink a pint while learning about the lives of these great writers and hear some of the hilarious stories that became folklore in Dublin's literary circles.

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Dublin Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl

Discover Dublin's traditional pubs and wonderful Irish music on this 2.5-hour pub crawl through historic Temple Bar. Led by two talented professional musicians, you'll visit famous pubs and bars, and hear the story of Irish music and its influences on contemporary world music. Irish pubs and traditional Irish music - it's the perfect match!

The Irish pub remains the social focus of Irish culture and is one of Ireland's most popular attractions. While most cities around the world boast of at least one offspring of Celtic drinking culture, the original Irish pub remains a rare commodity. On this entertaining musical pub crawl you'll visit authentic establishments in the heart of Dublin.

Temple Bar is a hive of activity where artists, designers and young entrepreneurs have set up small art galleries, cafes, theaters and colorful shops. The pedestrianized streets allow you to walk freely through the narrow cobbled alleys running close to the banks of the River Liffey.

Dublin Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl includes at least 2 of the following famous Irish bars:

• Oliver St. John Gogarty's
• The Ha'penny Bridge Inn
• Isoldes Tower
• The Chancery
• The Legal Eagle
• The Palace Bar

All pubs are located in close proximity to each other. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. All pubs in Ireland are non-smoking.


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The Historic Northside of Dublin Walking Tour

Discover places most Dublin visitors rarely see, from the east end of the historic Temple Bar district, the 17th and 18th century docklands area and now Dublin's Left Bank and cultural quarter. Walk over the famous Ha'penny Bridge and along the boardwalk to enjoy the River Liffey. Over 1,000 years ago, Norse longboats sailed over capturing the early Christian village of Dublin. They went on to build what was to become one of the most important trading towns in the Viking world.

View ceramic sculptures depicting the uses of soap on an Italian-styled building dating from 1901 before heading along Ormond Quay to Capel Street. Both of these thoroughfares were originally laid out by Dublin's first post-medieval developer in the mid 17th century. Continuing along the river head for the Georgian pile of the Four Courts, site of the country's highest courts of law and forever associated with the start of Ireland's Civil War in 1922.

Skirt by the premises of the Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery and visit St Michan's Church. First founded by the Vikings around 1030 it remained the only parish church on the north side of the city for 600 years. Don’t miss the crypt of the church with its mummified remains from burials that took place centuries ago.

Take a shortcut through the Victorian Fruit & Vegetable Market building to the Chapter House of St Mary’s Abbey, an underground vestige of the Middle Ages. After a brief stopover here, head for the Italian Quarter to view a contemporary wall-mounted depiction based on Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Finally, head to Millenium Bridge where your tour concludes.

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Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral Walking Tour

After journeying past a magnificent Georgian mansion, start your walking tour of Dublin’s Catholic quarter via shopping side-streets and markets. Pass by the site of the world's first pneumatic tire factory, which stands on the site of a former Viking burial ground.

Discover a historical medieval abbey- the final resting place of St Valentine - patron saint of all lovers, before venturing through a historic former 17th-18th century Huguenot region.

Wander past a modern apartment building which featured in scenes from Gulliver's Travels, to a lovely park laid out and paid for by the famous Guinness family. An ideal photo opportunity, take in the panoramic view of St Patrick’s Cathedral from here. Walk the Literary Parade which highlights the pantheon of famous Dublin writers, including Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and James Joyce. Find out how the world-famous brewery of Guinness helped to lift this area form depressing slums into a reinvigorated community.

Visit the deanery, a police station housed in a one-time medieval archbishop's palace and Marsh's Library, Ireland's first public library (now believed to be haunted!). Finally, head into St Patrick’s Cathedral before this afternoon’s guided walk concludes. Founded by a Norman archbishop in the 12th century it is reputed to be the site where St Patrick baptized the people of the area in the 5th century.

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