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LONDON TOURS & TRAVEL - Sight-Seeing & Cruises
One of the best ways to discover London is from the top of an open-topped doubledecker bus. You can enjoy the best of London's sights in a relaxed environment with an entertaining and informative commentary. You can also cruise along the Thames, get a birds eye view from the London Eye, or discover London at night.
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| London Sight-Seeing Tours |
| Classic Coach Company London Tour |
4 hours |
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Follow the path of London's history from the Romans to the present vibrant city as you travel in classic style. See London's famous and historic sights; Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge ...
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| Dublin Day Trip |
12 hours |
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Visit the Emerald Isle and take in the delights of Dublin in a quick and easy day trip. Your day begins with an early morning transfer which gets you from your hotel into Dublin city centre with the minimum of effort ...
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| Royal Kitchens at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace |
12 hours |
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Our tour begins with a private viewing of the Royal Kitchens in Windsor Castle the home of the Queen (exclusive to this tour) which allows a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes in a working Royal castle ...
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| Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath with Private viewing |
12 hours |
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This tour takes you through the history of England from prehistoric times to the present day. Over 900 years of Royal history awaits you as we head off to Windsor Castle. Visit the world's most famous prehistoric monument ...
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| Madame Tussauds London |
Flexible |
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You already know that you can see the stars... but did you know you can also try out for England, be snapped by the paparazzi, get scared witless by serial killers, and explore the galaxy? It's one of the greatest shows on earth ...
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| British Airways London Eye Champagne Flight |
30 minutes |
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Check-in 15 minutes before departure and indulge in a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne, served by your host while you take in the amazing views. Make your flight more memorable with a Champagne Flight! ...
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| British Airways London Eye |
30 minutes |
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Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Empire State and now London has the British Airways London Eye - an extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city. The world's largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way ...
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| Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds |
10 hours |
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First stop is the historic town of Oxford, untouched by the war, where you will visit the oldest university in Britain - founded in 1167. Journey through the Cotswold Hills and discover the picture perfect countryside interspersed ...
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| Stonehenge and Georgian Bath |
10 hours |
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Visit mysterious Stonehenge, the oldest monument in Europe - parts of it dating back more than 5000 years! Also visit the City of Bath, one of the most distinguished of British cities. Visit the ancient Roman hot and cold baths ...
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| Enchanting Cotswolds with Afternoon Tea |
10 hours |
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Here it is.. a day exploring the picture perfect 'Cotswolds' - home to some of the prettiest towns and villages in England! Visit the gardens of Blenheim Palace and discover the thriving old wool town of Burford set in the hills ...
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| Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover including afternoon tea |
10 hours |
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A full day in the Gardens of England! Much of the route is along the Old Pilgrims' Way, as used by Chaucer's characters in the Canterbury Tales. Enjoy a private visit of Leeds Castle before it opens to the general public ...
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| Royal Windsor and Runnymede |
5 hours |
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Start your tour at Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215, then you'll move on to Windsor Castle, the home of a more modern royal. See the tombs of past kings and the treasures of the State Apartments ...
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| Windsor and Hampton Court Gardens |
6 hours |
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Windsor Castle - the largest inhabited castle in the World and has been home to all England's Monarchs since 1078. Runnymede - where King John was forced to seal the Magna Carta in June 1215. Privy Gardens ...
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| Buckingham Palace |
4 1/2 hours |
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A trip to London is never complete without visiting Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of the Queen. Take this tour and explore the State Rooms and Royal Mews before taking a panoramic drive ...
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| Stonehenge, The New Forest and Portsmouth |
10 hours |
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What a great combination! Your first stop is Stonehenge where you will see the ancient monoliths that still confound the experts today. Departing the Stones the tour continues through the beautiful New Forest, England's oldest forest ...
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| Windsor, Salisbury and Stonehenge |
9 1/2 - 10 hours |
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Discover three of the most historical, interesting and unexplained monuments of our time. Journey to Windsor, home of the impressive Windsor Castle. Enjoy the Changing of the Guard ceremony, before heading off to Salisbury ...
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| Discovering London |
8 1/2 - 9 hours |
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London's Bestselling Tour! A day bringing history, pageantry and sights of London to life including a Pub lunch and Thames Cruise. Explore the best of London with a morning tour of the world's most famous city ...
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| The Tower of London plus River Cruise |
4 1/2 hours |
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Visit the Tower of London, with the magnificent Crown Jewels and traditional Beefeaters in their impressive uniforms. Glide through the heart of London on the Thames River enjoying riverside views. Drive through the City of London ...
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| London's West End and Westminster Abbey |
3 1/2 hours |
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Westminster Abbey is a magnificent example of gothic architecture, a church dedicated to regular worship, the setting for every Coronation since 1066. Witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ...
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| London Ducktours |
80 minutes |
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Don't miss this exciting adventure created for visitors to London, taking in the sights by road and river! No one has ever seen anything like it before on the streets of London, let alone the river! It is more than just a sightseeing tour ...
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| Oxford, Stratford and Warwick Castle |
10 hours |
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A day steeped in the history of England! See Oxford, one of the most spectacular cities in Britain and home to the famous University. Also visit Stratford-Upon-Avon - the birthplace of William Shakespeare ...
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| Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford and the Cotswolds |
12 hours |
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Be taken back in time at Warwick Castle, the greatest medieval castle in Britain with history dating back over 1,000 years. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon the birthplace of William Shakespeare before enjoying lunch ...
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| Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds |
12 hours |
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The tour begins with Stonehenge, perhaps the world's most popular prehistoric monument. Drive through the Salisbury Plains towards Bath, a world heritage site. A beautiful Georgian city with marvellous architecture ...
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| The Original London Sightseeing Tour |
24 hour pass |
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See London's major sights on an open-top double-decker bus. Join one of four circular tours at any one of their pick up points and see every major sight in London including the Tower of London, St. Pauls Cathedral and Piccadilly ...
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| River Thames Murders Tour |
3 hours |
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Come aboard if you dare! Macabre tales of murder and mayhem while traveling in complete luxury. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet luncheon while listening to the fascinating commentary on murderous events ...
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| Warwick Castle |
Full Day Entry Ticket |
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In just an hour and 45min train ride from London all the historians among us can witness Britain's greatest Medieval experience. The middle ages will come to life for you at Warwick Castle - with its dark, dank dungeon ...
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| The London Pass |
1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive days |
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With so much to see and do, you need London's only pre paid sightseeing card - The London Pass. You have over 50 attractions and sights to select from and can jump the queues at key locations, saving you time ...
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| London Business Card |
1 Year |
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The London Business Card is at your convenience ! This card offers wonderful discounts and fabulous services in and around London for the busy traveler. Services ranging from Airport Express, taxis, restaurants, business services ...
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| Thames Riverboat Disco Cruises |
4 hours |
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Do you consider yourself a party person? Then this cruise is for you! A magical way of seeing the river's illuminated sights, while dancing as you cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy a sumptuous supper ...
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| Bateaux London Dinner Cruise |
3 hours |
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Experience. the excitement of London by night from the best seat on the river with Bateaux London. A truly magical blend of fine food, friendly service and superb entertainment combine to offer the perfect evening ...
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| The London Showboat |
3 1/2 hours |
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Welcome aboard one of the most entertaining shows in town! The London Showboat night cruise combines delicious food, excellent cabaret with songs from West End shows past and present. Glide past London ...
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| Party Bus |
7 hours |
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For a great night out in London, you can't go past this tour. Enjoy free VIP entrance into London's coolest and hippest nightclubs, music and dancing on the bus to get you in the mood and a road crew to help you ...
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| Medieval Banquet |
4 hours |
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Come join me and my noble court in this fulsome medieval feast in my banqueting hall amidst the light of flickering torches. Let our minstrels, troupers and strolling players be amongst thee and entertain with riddle, story ...
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| Jack The Ripper |
3 hours |
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Do you dare to enter the sinister world of Jack the Ripper? With malice aforethought, under the darkness he lurked within the shadows, awaiting his prey - 'the street women' of Old London Town ...
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The east front of Warwick Castle
as painted by Canaletto in 1752
WARWICK CASTLE:
Warwick Castle lies in the town of Warwick in the county of Warwickshire in central England and overlooks the River Avon.
The castle today is a popular tourist attraction and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Legend has it that the first fortifications of significance at Warwick castle were erected by Ethelfleda, daughter of king Alfred the Great in the year 914. And these almost certainly replaced even older wooden fortifications, which had proven ineffective against marauding Danes who had sacked the town in the reign of her father. They were part of a network of fortifications built to protect the Kingdom of Mercia.
The remains of these ancient fortifications can still be seen on top of a large mound at the southern end of the castle's courtyard which is known as Ethelfleda's mound, although most of these remains date from the Norman period.
After the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century William the Conqueror appointed Henry de Newburgh as Earl of Warwick, and he proceeded to enlarge the mound and created a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
In the year 1264 the castle was sacked by the forces of Simon de Montford and he imprisoned the then Earl and his countess at Kenilworth (they were supporters of the king against the barons) until a ransom was paid. After the death of this earl the title and the castle was passed to the Beauchamp family, who over the next 180 years were largely responsible for most of the fortifications that can be seen today.
The castle was then owned by various Earls of Warwick (including Richard Neville, the Kingmaker) until 1978 when it was sold to the Tussauds Group, the company which owns Madame Tussaud's in London, who carried out extensive restorations to the castle and opened it to the public.
It is said to be the best preserved castle in Britain.
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Madame Tussauds
and the London Planetarium
MADAME TUSSAUDS:
Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London, with branches in Amsterdam, Hong Kong (Victoria Peak), Las Vegas and New York City. It was setup by Marie Tussaud who was a wax sculptor.
Madame Tussaud (1761-1850), born Marie Grosholtz worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius, a physician skilled in wax modelling. Curtius taught Tussaud the art of wax modelling. In 1765, Curtius made a waxwork of Marie Jean du Barry, Louis XV's mistress. A cast of that mould is the oldest work currently on display. The first exhibition of Curtius' waxworks was shown in 1770, and attracted a lot of people. The exhibition moved to the Palais Royal in 1776. He opened a second location on Boulevard du Temple in 1782, the "Caverne des Grands Voleurs", a precursor to the later Chamber of Horrors.
Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in 1778. Other famous persons she modelled at that time include Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin. During the French Revolution she made wax death masks of prominent victims. When Curtius died in 1794, he left his collection of waxworks to Marie. In 1802, she went to London. As a result of the Franco-English war, she was unable to return to France, so with her collection she travelled throughout Great Britain and Ireland. She established her first permanent exhibition on Baker Street in 1835 (on the "Baker Street Bazaar").
One of the main attractions of her museum was the Chamber of Horrors. This part of the exhibition included some victims of the French Revolution and also newly created figures of murders and other criminals. The name was given by a contributor to Punch in 1845.
Other famous people were added to the exhibition, including Horatio Nelson, and Sir Walter Scott. Some of the sculptures done by Tussaud herself still exist. In 1842, she made a self portrait which is now on display at the entrance of her museum.
The museum moved to its current location on Marylebone Road in 1884. In 1925, a fire destroyed many of the figures, but fortunately the moulds survived, allowing the historical waxworks to be remade.
Madame Tussaud's wax museum has now grown to become a major tourist attraction in London, incorporating the London Planetarium in its west wing. It has expanded with branches in Amsterdam, Hong Kong (Victoria Peak), Las Vegas, and New York City. Today wax figures of the Tussauds include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and famous murderers. Known as "Madame Tussauds" museums (no apostrophe), they are owned by a leisure company called The Tussauds Group.
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