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Spotlight on London

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CAD 4,199

Duration

7 days

Countries

United Kingdom

Activity

active

Group size

Max 44

Rating

4.4 · 96 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most iconic cities and delve into London’s rich history and culture. See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace on a city walking tour. Explore a local market and the culinary treasures of London on a progressive foodie walking tour. Explore the historic Tower of London and Kensington Palace. Take a local transport river bus along the River Thames and see the city from a different perspective on the way to Greenwich. Every day in London brings a new adventure, encountering majestic pageantry and grand charm.

City walking tour

Progressive foodie walking tour

Tower of London

Kensington Palace

River bus to Greenwich

At a glance

Duration

7 days

Day by day

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Your journey through

United Kingdom

Day 1Overnight FlightGet ready for a trip to one of the world’s trendiest cities, full of history, charm, and regal flair.

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Overnight Flight

Get ready for a trip to one of the world’s trendiest cities, full of history, charm, and regal flair.

Day 2London, EnglandWelcome to London, a metropolis that is both timeless and sophisticated. Discover beautiful gardens hidden behind bustling city streets. Museums, monuments, and grand theaters tell a rich story that you’ll uncover on your journey. With no scheduled activities today, you can explore London’s busy streets at your leisure. This evening, join your new travel companions at a modern English restaurant, and kick off your tour with a welcome dinner.

Welcome to London, a metropolis that is both timeless and sophisticated. Discover beautiful gardens hidden behind bustling city streets. Museums, monuments, and grand theaters tell a rich story that you’ll uncover on your journey. With no scheduled activities today, you can explore London’s busy streets at your leisure. This evening, join your new travel companions at a modern English restaurant, and kick off your tour with a welcome dinner.

Day 3LondonThere’s no better way to start the day than at the Tower of London, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in a dark and fascinating history. After free time for lunch, a local expert shows you the exteriors of the most famous buildings, which include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, on this afternoon's two-hour walking tour. The evening is yours to immerse yourself further into this eclectic and vibrant city.

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London

There’s no better way to start the day than at the Tower of London, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in a dark and fascinating history. After free time for lunch, a local expert shows you the exteriors of the most famous buildings, which include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, on this afternoon's two-hour walking tour. The evening is yours to immerse yourself further into this eclectic and vibrant city.

Day 4London - Greenwich - LondonTake the local transport river bus along the River Thames en route to Greenwich to change up the view; the skyline looks spectacular from the water. Then, it’s your choice! Explore the attractions with your Greenwich Pass that allows entrance into four of the wonderful museums in the vicinity -OR- visit the Old Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to 600 years of naval history. This afternoon, join a local guide for a walking culinary tour, sampling the best of the local eateries and foods of traditional and ethnic London, experiencing the pretty streets like a local.

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London

Take the local transport river bus along the River Thames en route to Greenwich to change up the view; the skyline looks spectacular from the water. Then, it’s your choice! Explore the attractions with your Greenwich Pass that allows entrance into four of the wonderful museums in the vicinity -OR- visit the Old Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to 600 years of naval history. This afternoon, join a local guide for a walking culinary tour, sampling the best of the local eateries and foods of traditional and ethnic London, experiencing the pretty streets like a local.

Day 5LondonThis morning, visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home to many young royals for over 300 years. Walk in their footsteps as you explore the staterooms and gardens. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Take afternoon tea at one of London’s finest establishments -OR- enjoy a matinee show and discover why many consider London theatre to be the best in the world. Enjoy the evening to continue exploring this exciting city independently.

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London

This morning, visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home to many young royals for over 300 years. Walk in their footsteps as you explore the staterooms and gardens. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Take afternoon tea at one of London’s finest establishments -OR- enjoy a matinee show and discover why many consider London theatre to be the best in the world. Enjoy the evening to continue exploring this exciting city independently.

Day 6LondonToday is yours to explore London your way, A free day means independent exploration of London’s treasures. Perhaps join an optional tour to Windsor Castle, home to kings and queens for over 900 years and the oldest royal residence still in use today. This evening, join your new friends for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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London

Today is yours to explore London your way, A free day means independent exploration of London’s treasures. Perhaps join an optional tour to Windsor Castle, home to kings and queens for over 900 years and the oldest royal residence still in use today. This evening, join your new friends for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7London - Tour EndsIt’s time to go home… with new friends, countless memories, and souvenirs from your London adventure.

London

It’s time to go home… with new friends, countless memories, and souvenirs from your London adventure.