London & Windsor: Royal Sites Full Day Guided Tour
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Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
09:30 hours
Description
This fantastic full day guided tour provides the perfect introduction to London most famous landmarks along with a visit to the magnificent Windsor Castle.
The day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with an expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history.
On this scenic morning journey through the city of Westminster, you will see many of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
At Buckingham Palace, stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.
Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace.
Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.
Windsor Castle
Your expert Guide will lead you to Windsor Castle, a favoured weekend retreat of Queen Elizabeth II and the largest, continuously occupied castle in the world. Explore more than 900 years of history at this royal residence and ancestral home of the British royal family.
Enjoy a Tour through the State Apartments, the centrepiece of the castle and grandest apartments in all of England. Built to rival the opulence of the Palace of Versailles in France, you'll walk through the same rooms still in use by members of the royal family today.
Visit St George's Chapel, where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in a ceremony broadcast to millions around the world. Construction on this beautiful chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV, and today it is the resting place of 10 former monarchs including the infamous Henry VIII.
Highlights
- See London's most iconic sights and landmarks
- Learn interesting little-known facts about London
- Explore historical Windsor Castle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On other days we see the changing of the guard at Horse Guards Parade.
There will be approximately 45 minutes free time for lunch in the Victoria area between the morning Royal London tour and the afternoon Royal Windsor tour.
Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
