The British capital is famous for its cultural heritage and leaves no one indifferent. Amazingly beautiful parks, embankments and bridges reflect the unique national style. Here, each quarter symbolizes a unique English spirit. Tourists arriving in the metropolis are given the opportunity to book excursions around London in Russian and see world famous sights. You can pay for informational exciting walks in cash, by credit card or via Internet wallets.
Daily London Walking Tour
During a 2-hour walk around London, you will get to know firsthand the legendary objects that have become an integral part of the metropolis, a vivid illustration of the history of the grandiose development of a strong state. In all their grandeur, you will see the structures that were previously seen on TV and movies:
- Westminster Abbey and important events that took place here
- Buckingham Palace, home of the royal family
- Tower castle fortress with the legend of the ravens - the guardians of the state
- Tower Bridge with inimitable towers and original swing mechanisms
On the way, you will visit a popular tea shop and authentic pubs, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of English life. You will visit pl. Somerset House, admire the colorful fountains, see the shooting of a movie. Climb to one of the secret rooftops and enjoy the picturesque urban panorama. Any of the 2 routes of the excursion will give a lot of interesting and informative for the first acquaintance.
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Sightseeing walking tour London at 15:15
Every day at 15:15 o'clock, a sightseeing trip to iconic places in London begins. The walking program invites guests of the city to walk through the streets and squares of the British capital, breathing in their special atmosphere. Professional guides will tell you about interesting historical facts, show picturesque views of the metropolitan areas and give some tips on where to enjoy local cuisine and have a good time.
The world-famous symbols of London can be seen on a 2-hour walk, which costs 18 euros per person. These are Big Ben, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The expedition price does not include internal sightseeing.
Tour of the Tower of London
Each capital has its own iconic historical place - in London it is the Tower, which is associated with many important episodes of the political and social life of England. Centuries and eras have changed, and the purpose of this symbolic monumental object has changed accordingly. During the tour you will learn that the Tower was erected in the 11th century. Normans who conquered England as a defensive fortress. Later, the royal families were housed here, there was the Mint, the royal treasury and, finally, an ominous prison for political opponents.
Here you will see dark testimonies of the last role of the Tower: the scaffold for the execution of royals, the Gate of the Traitors, the White Tower, the farewell inscriptions of the prisoners on the walls. See diamonds and a host of other British crown jewels at the Diamond Fund. You will find out who now lives in the castle, who is guarding it and why. Many secrets of the history of royal dynasties, court intrigues and their sometimes dire consequences will open before you.
Aristocratic London
The central area that attracts a respectable and prosperous public is the St. James Quarter. Prestige, luxury and an aura of elitism reign here. The street is filled with expensive real estate, restaurants and shops with fine, elegant and branded goods. Representatives of the high society of London come here to buy costumes, cigars, wine, perfumery, works of art and various antiques.
A guided voyage through the most aristocratic place in all of England will make an indelible impression. Tour cost - 33 euros per person. The walk takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00.
Famous London sites from the Thames
A 2-hour cruise on the Thames allows you to see the main attractions of the English capital from a different angle. Sitting in the comfortable chairs of the pleasure boat, you will hear the guide's fascinating story about the life of one of the most magnificent cities in the world, its present and past, about the customs and traditions of Londoners. Significant objects that are symbols of London will float before your eyes:
- The famous Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Ferris Wheel, St. Peter's Basilica (the wedding place of Diana and Charles), the old Globe Theater.
- Bridges will appear in all their grandeur: the legendary Waterloo, the famous Millennium, London Bridge and the famous Tower of London.
- Meeting with 2 ships - Pirate and Belfast will remind you of the past of the sea power.
- In the district of Greenwich, after docking, you can walk along the "prime meridian" and indulge in the contemplation of stunning city views.
City Walk - 2000 Years in Three Hours
The entire two-thousand-year history of the mighty city, from Roman rule (1st century) to the present day, will be briefly summarized by your guide as you travel through the famous City of London. The brightest, fateful episodes of London's development will not leave anyone indifferent. You will learn how the city was conquered by the Normans, what were the medieval traditions of the British, what damage was caused by the Great Fire (1666). You will be surprised by the pace of development and expansion of the English capital in the 19th century, the terrible consequences of the war (41-45), which significantly affected the appearance of the historical center.
The main part of the excursion will be acquaintance with the objects of the City, which will open in all their glory from the rare London Bridge. Passing by the authentic fish market buildings and customs, you will feel the flavor of the Middle Ages, soon to be among the grandiose structures of the City. Some of them have become symbols of old England: the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, Guildhall Town Hall, St. Paul's, the oldest Leadenhall market, the remains of the Roman wall, a huge meat market. The original skyscrapers "Gherkin", "Shard", the futuristic skyscraper of the insurance company Lloyds, the spherical building of the City Hall - London symbols of modernity will delight you with their architecture.
Harry Potter Tour - Trip to Warner Brothers Film Studio
Fans of works about the adventures of Harry Potter are invited to visit the pavilions at the Warner Brothers film studio, where films about the young wizard were filmed. This is a whole museum of wonders and magic, consisting of many huge rooms with real decorations and exhibits. True fans of the "rubbish" can actually review the details that were involved in the creation of the film.
There is an absolute immersion in a fairy-tale world, where you can see the main hall of the Hogwarts faculties, station 9 and ¾ with carts in the wall, Dumbeldore's office, classrooms, Diagon Alley, Potter's room, a flying car, giant chess pieces and much more. The cost of a trip to the film studio is 110 euros.
Walk in the Queen's Footsteps - Guided Tour of the British Parliament
The main symbol of Great Britain is Elizabeth, whose title has survived to this day. The best guide in London for 30 pounds will tell about how the royal life is going, what duties are entrusted to the ruler of England, and in what intrigues the members of the British Parliament are involved.
Explore the Royal Dressing Room, where Elizabeth II prepares to enter the ceremony; The Royal Gallery and the Prince's Office, decorated with frescoes dedicated to the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, as well as portraits of the monarchs of the Tudor and Stuart dynasty; The House of Lords and the House of Commons, where ministers sit, promulgate new laws, and the Queen of England reads a speech; St. Stephen's Hall and Westminster Hall, which remembers all the political events of Great Britain since 1097; and the Central Lobby, especially beloved by the people of this country.
All London in 4 hours by car
For 270 pounds sterling for your company (up to 8 people) an individual tour will be built with the participation of a Russian-speaking candidate of historical sciences as a guide in a comfortable minibus along the sights, including more than 30 famous objects. Some of them will be enough to look around (Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Waterloo Bridge, London Bridge, Royal Exchange, Bank of England, Nelson's Column, The Shard skyscraper, John Lennon's apartment, etc.), while others provide for small stops where you cannot do without exploring the premises, at your request.
This is the most fun and appropriate way to get to know the city if you are here for the first time. In 4 hours, an informative and engaging lecture about every corner of London will be presented, after which you will decide exactly which of these many places are worthy of a more detailed examination.
Hello, London! Sightseeing tour
Another £ 30 bus trip around London, which focuses on the monuments in the western part of the city, and then moves it to one of the oldest neighborhoods, called the City of London. If the western districts show the obligatory "brands" of London, such as Westminster Abbey (Collegiate Church of St. Peter), Buckingham Palace, the British Parliament, which hosts meetings of officials, squares, streets and sculptures dedicated to the royal nobility, then the Old City is a business center.
The London Stock Exchange, the Bank of England and numerous ultra-modern skyscrapers like Norman Foster's "Cucumber", where economic life is concentrated, deserve special attention, but this separate "state" has found a place for legendary historical monuments such as St. Paul's Cathedral or Tower Bridge. And of course, you will not miss the opportunity to enjoy a walk along the beautiful Thames embankment and the procession of the Royal Horse Guards in golden helmets.
Coca-Cola London Eye Ticket - £ 24.30
Tower of London and Royal Treasure Exhibition Ticket - £ 26.80
Tower Bridge Ticket - £ 9.80
Westminster Abbey entrance ticket and audio guide - £ 20
Madame Tussauds ticket - £ 29
St Paul's Cathedral Fast Track Ticket - £ 16
Skyscraper "Shard" - entrance ticket and champagne - £ 24.95
Scotland Yard and London's famous crimes
This is a non-trivial themed walk through the places of service of the London police, which successfully solved the most intricate crimes since the Middle Ages, and caught dangerous criminals from organizers of terrorist attacks to serial killers.
In 3 hours you will have time to see: the places where the first professional team of detectives was founded on Bow Street; three official police headquarters; the oldest prison in London; institutions where criminals hid and organized the murders, as well as details of the assassination attempt on the British Prime Minister and those close to Margaret Thatcher; places-eyewitnesses of gloomy events. You should be prepared for the fact that children under 16 are not recommended to be invited to this type of tour, as it contains many frightening details both in the stories of the guide and among the props.
Greenwich and the Pirate Pub at the East End Docks
The history of maritime Britain is associated with pirates and astronomers, shipwrecks and the slave trade, which the guide tells so fascinatingly that 5 hours flies by unnoticed. For £ 200 (in a group of up to 10 people), the National Maritime Museum will acquaint you with the work of marine painters Turner and Reynolds; the invention of the English watchmaker Harrison, who was the first to create a chronometer; sailing ships; the history of the most famous naval battles, and, of course, with the exploits of Admiral Horatio Nelson, commander of the British fleet, who won the Battle of Trafalgar without losing a single ship.
And then, in the pirate pub "The Grape", which is now owned by Ian McKellen, you can have a beer and take pictures with the staff of Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings".
The many-sided city
A leisurely 2.5-hour walk will touch those areas of London where ancient landmarks (Roman Wall, Tower Hill, St. Olav's Church) are intertwined with modern buildings of the 21st century ("Gherkin", "Building inside out"). The acquaintance will begin with the history of the city during the Roman Empire, namely fragments of defensive walls built at the turn of the 2-3 centuries, then you will go to Tower Hill, where the humanist writer Thomas More was beheaded, and to the places where the troupe of William Shakespeare himself performed.
The administrative center of Guildhall, the Bank of England, the oldest market in Leadenhall, the favorite pub of Peter I, locations where the shooting of Harry Potter and James Bond took place are also mandatory items in this program. The tour is spiced up by intriguing stories about the "killer skyscraper", about the sunken ship of gold, and about the dropout from Cambridge, for whose portrait pub owners fought over 300 years ago. Gather a group of up to 15 people for an unforgettable experience for £ 150.
Stonehenge and Bath in one day
One of the most mysterious monuments in Europe, Stonehenge, is located two hours' drive from London. These are hewn stone blocks, which are vertically stacked in the form of a circular fence. On top of the stones are huge monolithic slabs weighing several tons. Ancient buildings have been on the English plain for more than four thousand years. The structures are shrouded in the secrets of their purpose and construction. There are many versions and legends according to which the authorship of Stonehenge's creations is attributed to a wizard, a giant cyclops, the Romans and even aliens. Apparently, sacrifices and ritual festivals were held here to appease the gods.
Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon
The quiet town of Oxford with its narrow streets attracts tourists with its Gothic architecture and the world famous old university, which consists of numerous colleges. The prestigious educational institution has given the world more than 50 Nobel laureates and 26 British Prime Ministers. Guides will take tourists through one of the courtyards of the cradle of knowledge and show where and how the current students of the renowned university live.
One of the tourist centers of England is the city of Stratford-upon-Avon with a population of 25,000. This place is known for being the birthplace of the famous playwright and poet William Shakespeare. Streets with old buildings recreate the atmosphere of the 16th century. A great opportunity to get to know the city associated with the name of the legendary writer. The bus tour, which includes a walk around the campus and young Shakespeare's residences, costs 100 euros.
History of coffee and tea in London
To unenlightened people, it probably seems that it is London, the birthplace of tea, that this drink is so popular in a foggy city. During this excursion, participants will hear the fascinating history of the appearance of tea and coffee in England, see the first tea house, where tea and coffee products were delivered by special ships.You will meet a local Indian tea expert, the Indian Ratan, taste several types of tea and learn how and when the British took possession of Chinese tea and many other interesting tea stories associated with the names of English celebrities.
You will discover many secrets and subtleties about the amazing tea culture of the British. You will walk through the place where the first coffee house was and hear its history. You will go to a pub, where an authentic coffee room (1677) has been preserved, in which C. Dickens sat with a cup of aromatic drink, who conveyed the features of this atmosphere in certain episodes of the novel "Oliver Twist". During the trip, you will learn a lot of new and interesting things about coffee in London.
Excursion to the National Gallery
Connoisseurs of fine arts are invited to take a fascinating tour of the National Gallery of London, located in Trafalgar Square. The colorfully decorated rooms display a rich collection of paintings by famous masters of painting, such as: Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael Santi, Sandro Botticelli, Titian, Velazquez, Rembrandt and others. A professional accompanying person will tell you in detail about the secrets and stories of the creation of each artistic masterpiece. Tour cost - 25 euros.
From Big Ben to Buckingham
Every day, London's guests have the opportunity to go on an exciting voyage along with an experienced guide through the city's famous areas, rich in attractions. During a three-hour walk, tourists will see outstanding architectural structures, buildings, monuments and entire historical quarters of the Kingdom of Great Britain. These are Big Ben, The Tower, Buckingham Palace, Place of Execution of King Charles I, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Pall Mall Gentlemen's Clubs and much more.
Cruise on the Thames
One of the most interesting and popular excursions in London is the River Thames River Walk. The cruise will open up amazing and unusual views of different areas of the metropolis. The motor ship passes under numerous bridges, which are masterpieces of architecture. The largest Ferris wheel in Europe revolves along the riverbank, and respectable, old buildings with colorful facades, which housed galleries, markets, offices, museums and theaters, rise. During the trip, passengers will meet a pirate ship and a ship that took part in World War II.
The final stop will be the Greenwich area, where there is a wonderful green area with lawns and centuries-old trees. Here is the National Maritime Museum, as well as the famous observatory, in the courtyard of which a copper strip is laid, denoting the prime meridian of the globe.
Evening London
An equally exciting individual night trip around the capital of Great Britain will be accompanied by professional Russian-speaking guides. London is especially transformed in the evening, when monumental architectural ensembles and individual buildings are illuminated with colorful lights. A walk in the dark will make you take a fresh look at the famous sights of the metropolis. Tourists can choose several routes.
One of them runs through the City business district, where the economic life of England is concentrated. High-rise buildings of unusual shapes amaze with the beauty of their structures. The massive dome of St. Paul's Cathedral rises in the glare of streetlights. The route along Whitehall Street leads to the most luxurious building in Great Britain - Westminster Palace. The entire parliamentary building complex is illuminated with lights, creating an unforgettable scene against the dark sky. The price of a voyage around the city at night is 200 euros.
Bus tour to Windsor with a visit to Windsor Castle
Surrounded by dense forests and picturesque meadows, on the right bank of the Thames lies the small town of Windsor. Here is the unofficial residence of the Queen of Great Britain - Windsor Castle, erected in 1066. The powerful gray facade of the building with towers and loopholes leaves the impression of an impregnable fortress. The internal interior plunges into the world of luxury and wealth of the English court.
Tourists are given a unique opportunity to visit the luxurious chambers of royal persons by ordering a voyage to Windsor for 60 euros. A walk through the large halls of the castle, where state banquets are held, is expected. The apartments are decorated with gilded stucco, ceiling frescoes, carved wooden elements, statues. In the premises you can see porcelain products, weapons, collections of paintings, clocks and much more. Of interest is a separate annex of the castle - the royal chapel of St. George, in which the mysterious rites of the Knightly Order of the Garter are performed.
Tower stories and treasures
The organizers have prepared a fascinating journey for tourists to the famous place in London - the Tower of London. This formidable citadel with brick walls, high towers of a quadrangular and round shape rises on the banks of the Thames in the center of the city. The fortress is surrounded by fortifications with bastions. Throughout its history, the Tower has served as a residence, prison, mint, arsenal and observatory. Now it houses a museum of weapons, and also contains jewelry from the royal treasury (crowns, scepters, diamonds).
The route schedule includes a walk along the famous Tower Bridge, which is a masterpiece of architecture. It is both a suspended and a movable structure with two monumental towers.
Tour to Cambridge
An unforgettable trip will be to the ancient British city, famous throughout the world for its elite educational institution. The paving stones of the city's pavements remember the steps of many great personalities, former students of the University of Cambridge. Walking in their footsteps, you will see unique architectural monuments of the past: the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, King's College with a late Gothic chapel, the majestic Senate House and many rare college buildings will remind you of the medieval past.
You will meet with an old chronograph, which witty students gave the female name Rosalind. You will be carried away by the spectacle of the extraordinary bridges across the river. Cam, each of which is unique, such as the Bridge of Sighs. From the narration of an experienced guide, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the traditions and unwritten laws of the university, about the Russian features of the institution and the city, and leave in your memory for a long time the "Temple of Science" - the University of Cambridge, which has given the world thousands of highly qualified specialists.
Camden Town - rock and roll and pubs
Fans of English music, which has conquered the whole world, will especially like this walk through the Camden district. Here, places associated with the names of legendary rock performers, composers and musicians await them everywhere: eclectic nightclubs, cult pubs, concert venues. The promenade participants will see the renowned Electric Ballroom nightclub and plunge into the historical atmosphere of entertainment of the trendsetters in music fashion.
Visiting 3 authentic local markets, they will be able to see and purchase antique souvenirs, handicrafts. Impressed by the Ridgers Canal and the boats passing through the lock, sightseers will learn even more about Camden's musical history, attracting creative people from all over the world. The final chord of Camden's "symphony" will be an amazing visit to one of the legendary pubs!
Old Pub Tour
London pubs play an important role in the life of the British, which will help you to make sure of the "cult trip" through the old pubs of the capital. You will discover many secrets of these unique establishments, which for many centuries have been a place of collective and sacramental meetings of city residents. You will learn that the history of these drinking establishments dates back to the time of the Romans and has not lost its significance to the present day.
After visiting the most famous "royal" pubs, located in the cozy alleys of the old part of the city, you will see that their popularity remains the same.
Here Londoners celebrate birthdays, watch football matches, discuss some problems and just meet on friendly terms. Your knowledge will be replenished with the "subtleties and flavors" of the culture of pubs - the constant companions of the life of old England, the spirit of which is imbued with. You will understand the terms lager, ale, stout, maidl and the beer traditions of the Victorians and Stewarts.
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