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London is home to some of the world's most famous landmarks. Take a personal driver/guided seven hour tour around this ancient city taking in some of the most magnificent sights you can imagine. The gothic towers of London Bridge, the awe and splendour of the Houses of Parliament with its famous Big Ben tower, to the majesty of the Queen's home, Buckingham Palace and the lights and sounds of London's centre of nightlife, Piccadilly Circus.
Buckingham Palace
Tour Buckingham Palace's 19 State Rooms including the Throne Room, the Picture Gallery and the State Dining Room. Rooms are ornately decorated with works of art by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin and Canaletto. Tours of the Royal Mews are also available.
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During the summer, visitors can tour the nineteen State Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures.
Houses of Parliament Summer Opening
Follow the steps The Queen takes when she opens Parliament, stand behind the Prime Minister's seat in the House of Commons and see Cromwell's death warrant for Charles I.
Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) are home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords and the famous clock tower Big Ben.Accompanied by a trained guide, visitors travel through designated areas of the parliamentary estate.
Wimbledon Lawn Museum
The Museum, located within the grounds of the tennis club, tells the story of lawn tennis and explains many of the quintessentially English traditions associated with the game. It features a view of the world-famous Centre Court, the original Championship trophies, the art gallery, and film and video footage of great players in action. Behind the scenes tours are also available. See the sights made famous by The Championships. Highlights include Centre Court, No1 Court, The Millennium Building and the Press Interview Room.
This unmissable tour of London's top tennis venue includes a look around the state-of-the-art museum along with a visit to the Press Interview Room, the fantastic Water Gardens, and the famous tennis courts themselves.
Royal Opera House
Explore behind the scenes in one of the world's most famous opera house. Take a tour around the bustling props room, watch rehearsals in action and uncover the high-tech secrets that help to create magical productions daily.
This world-famous theatre, home of the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera and the ROH Orchestra, is open during the day to the general public, as well as being open to ticket holders during performances. Pre-booked guided tours are available daily. Enjoy a morning coffee or lunch at the Amphitheatre Restaurant, or take a drink out to the Amphitheatre Terrace with its stunning views across the Covent Garden Piazza. Buy a ticket for a performance from the Box Office and visit the ROH shop for a wide range of souvenirs.
Clarence House
This former London home of The Queen Mother is now the official London residence of the Prince of Wales. Much of The Queen Mother's collection of 20th century British art and furniture is housed here.
Built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash, Clarence House is the official residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. From 1953-2002 it was the home of HM Elizabeth The Queen Mother. During the summer, visitors are guided around the ground-floor rooms where The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall undertake official engagements and receive guests from around the world.
London Eye Flight
A flight on the London Eye, the world's highest observation, is an unrivalled experience. As you rise to an incredible 135 metres above the River Thames, the 30 minute rotation provides stunning panoramic views of the city and reveals parts of London which are simply not visible from the ground. For a truly stunning view, visit at sunset or after dark and see the city awash with colour and famous landmarks floodlit. Each capsule is fully enclosed, air-conditioned and holds up to 25 passengers with bench seating provided.
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