Best of London in 7 Days Tour
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Highlights
- Visit the Westminster Houses of Parliament to the Renaissance-inspired Banqueting House
- Enjoy of the National Gallery's masterpieces, including works by Leonardo, Botticelli, Turner and the Impressionists.
- Visit the Royal Family's castle, ornate St. George's Chapel and the surrounding park
- Visit the quaint town of Windsor for more sightseeing back in London
- Explore the treasure-packed British Museum
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- A small, friendly group of 24–28 people — half the size of most tour groups
- Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of London come alive for you
- All tours and admissions — at no extra cost — covering at least 18 group sightseeing events, London neighborhood walk and Tube orientation, Visitor Oyster Card for Underground (Tube) and bus transportation, London panoramic coach tour, National Gallery tour, Whitehall walking tour, Westminster Abbey tour , Opening ceremony at the Tower of London, Tower of London "Beefeater" tour, "City" walking tour, Afternoon tea, British Museum visit, East London food tour, St. Paul's Cathedral tour, Windsor day trip, Windsor Castle tour , Globe Theater tour, Borough Market visit, South Bank walk…and more
- All group transportation during the week in London
- 6 nights' accommodations in a memorable, centrally located hotel
- All breakfasts and half your dinners
- All tips for guides
- Rick Steves Travel Store credit to use toward guidebooks for your trip
- Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
- Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
- Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2017
- 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
- Flexibility should you need to transfer, or cancel/interrupt your tour
- Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing.
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Itinerary
We'll meet at our hotel in central London at 3 p.m. this afternoon to get acquainted. Then we'll set off on a neighborhood walk and Underground/Tube orientation, before stepping aboard our very own vintage double-decker bus for a panoramic tour of "The Old Smoke" (London). We'll finish the evening with a "Welcome to London" dinner together. Sleep in London (6 nights). Walking: moderate.
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Breakfast is provided, but there are no group activities today. Heathrow and Gatwick airports can be easily reached by Tube, train, or bus from our London neighborhood. For those not ready to return home yet, London is a great jumping off point to Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, and many other exciting destinations. Cheerio!
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