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Westminster Abbey - Founded over 1000 years ago, this magnificent Gothic building has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings. On Sundays and other days when there is a religious service we visit the Cloisters and Chapter House. |
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British Government - Drive past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Downing Street, the official London residence of the British Prime Minister. |
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Changing of the Guard - Visit Buckingham Palace, the London residence of the Queen to see the Changing of the Foot Guard; or to Horse guards Parade, to see the Changing of the Household Cavalry. |
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St Paul's Cathedral and Temple Church - Stop for photos at the outstanding masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren and also the small church made famous by ‘The Da Vinci Code’. |
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Lunch in Covent Garden - Lunch will be taken in a quintessential British pub in the Covent Garden area. |
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The Tower of London & Crown Jewels - During its 1000-year history this impressive fortress has been a royal palace, a prison, a mint and a zoo. After our guided tour you will have time to explore on your own - see the Crown Jewels, the Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate, the Royal Chapel and the White Tower, built by King William the Conqueror in 1078. |
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Walking Tour of Covent Garden - Join an actor who will take you on a walking tour of vibrant Covent Garden, a wonderful Italian style piazza lined with shops, street entertainers and restaurants in the heart of London, with free time to explore. |
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Cruise on the River Thames - Enjoy superb views of London's majestic riverside buildings as you glide smoothly through the heart of London. |
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Flight on the London Eye - Round off this great day out with a totally different perspective of London. The gradual “flight” takes approximately 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of London’s most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral. (Your tour will end here). |
