History meets the new age in vibrant London. You’re in for a royal time at Windsor Castle and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. See life unfold from the water as you cruise to Greenwich and feel the buzz and spirit of one of London's oldest markets - Borough Market.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- London: Step inside London Cru, the UK’s first urban winery for an evening of great wine, delicious food and warm hospitality. Begin with a glass of English sparkling wine as your expert winemakers share their story, then sit down to a three-course menu of British favorites, perfectly paired with handcrafted wines. A truly local experience in the heart of London—cheers to that!
Dive into Culture
- London: Forage for the freshest food buys at Britain's most renowned food market - Borough Market.
- London: Visit Kensington Palace gaining insights into the lives of the Royal Family.
Iconic Experience
- London: Get your bearings in London on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, pass Westminster Abbey and stop at Buckingham Palace. Watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession at St. James’s Palace, a tradition that marks the formal handover between royal guards.
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- Windsor Castle: Visit Windsor Castle, with entrance to the State Apartments and chapel included. On Sundays, St George's Chapel is closed to the public.
- Westminster Abbey: Admire the architectural details and cultural prominence of Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist.
- London: See London from a different angle on a Thames River cruise. Glide past iconic sights like the Tower of London and Tower Bridge as you take in the city’s skyline from the water.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- London: Let your palate explore the finest British marine botanicals during a tasting of sustainable London Dry Gin that supports marine preservation projects. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore London
- Discover Borough Market and Greenwich
- Visit Stonehenge, Windsor Castle in Windsor, London's Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace
- View Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark in Greenwich
- Scenic Cruise on the Thames from the Tower Bridge to Greenwich
- Tickets London Oyster Card (Public Transport) pass
Trip Details
Product Code: 19241
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Explorer
Tour Operator: Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 200.1337A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4725 ($591 /day)
Itinerary
Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a city that marches to its very own vibrant tune – yours to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers later this evening for dinner to kick-start your grand exploration of London.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Dinner
Begin with an orientation tour of London alongside your Travel Director. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Then head to St. James’s Palace to watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession. Armed with your travel pass, this afternoon is free for you to explore. You might join an Optional Experience walking through Soho’s backstreets, sampling local favorites and hearing stories of the area’s past. Later, choose another Optional Experience visiting the National Gallery with a Local Specialist who’ll give insight into its most well-known works. Afterwards, there’s time to explore Covent Garden, known for its shops, street performers and food spots.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day in London your way. With your travel pass in hand, you’re free to explore the city’s many neighborhoods, museums and markets at your own pace. You might visit the British Museum, head to Camden for something to eat or explore the South Bank’s riverside walkways and galleries. If you’d prefer to see more of England, there’s the option to join a full-day Optional Experience to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. In Oxford, visit one of the historic colleges with a Local Specialist. In Stratford-upon-Avon, see the house where Shakespeare was born. And take in the countryside views as you pass through some of the region’s prettiest villages.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy London your way or choose to join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience to explore St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Head to Borough Market where food stalls serve everything from pastries to global street eats. It’s a great spot to try something new or grab a bite while soaking up the atmosphere. Later, you might stroll through Regent’s Park, visit a museum or explore one of the city’s characterful neighborhoods. Don't miss your chance to join an Optional Experience to see a West End theater show, a must while in London.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast
Leave London behind and head into the countryside with your Travel Director. Your first stop is Stonehenge, where you’ll visit this iconic monument and hear stories about its ancient past. Then travel to Windsor to explore the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, home to royalty for over 1,000 years. Walk through the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel before heading back to the capital. This evening, enjoy your Be My Guest experience at London Cru, an urban winery housed in a former Victorian warehouse. Learn how wine is made in the heart of the city, then sit down to a three-course meal, paired with a London Cru wine selected by your hosts.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Imagine the kings and queens who have glided gracefully upon the 13th-century mosaic floor of Westminster Abbey. We’ll have an opportunity to explore this architectural wonder on a guided visit with a Local Specialist. Find out why this church lost its cathedral status and pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Later, visit Kensington Palace and Dive Into Culture, gaining insights into the lives of the Royal Family. Tour the Royal Palace, which was once home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and her sons Prince William and Prince Harry. Indulge in a delicious English cream tea in The Orangery surrounded by beautiful formal gardens before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy one last day in the lively city streets of London. Consider taking a trip up the Shard – one of Europe's tallest buildings, admire England's proud history reflected in its monuments to great men and victories, or see the treasures of the British Library. This afternoon meet with your Travel Director and travel companions for a leisurely cruise down the Thames to Greenwich. Sail under the famous Tower Bridge before enjoying a taste of sustainable London gin at the Old Royal Naval College during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Toast to your unforgettable week on a Farewell Dinner at a historic pub.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, say a fond farewell to London and your newfound friends as you prepare to return home after a memorable holiday in one of the world's greatest cities.
Meals: Breakfast
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Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
*Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent…. professional, courteous and always helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Rosemary Moreno - Traveled, May 2025
Sunny London. Trafalgar thought of everything. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director, sent us an email prior to arriving. The day we arrived was the London Marathon and we weren’t able to be dropped off at the hotel. There was a Trafalgar representative waiting, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, at the drop off spot to ****** us to our hotel. Overall a great itinerary. One recommendation would be to add more time in Stratford on Avon and stop in one of the villages in the Cotswold, not just drive thru.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Emily Pekurney - Traveled, April 2025
Everything taken care of for you. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Sharon Pinette - Traveled, April 2025
Excellent trip to London. The guides and bus drivers are excellent. You learn so much more than if you traveled to these places on your own, in my opinion. I think it is also easier to get into tourist sites. They show you hidden gems. It was a great trip to London. Although it was fast paced , I do feel we were given ample time to visit each site. Ur tour guide and bus driver were excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the areas we visited. There also expert guides in the locations we visited such as Westminster Abbey, Oxford and the national gallery. Overall was a great trip I would do again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Michael Naughton - Traveled, April 2025
It was a compressive introduction to many of the sites to see in London and the surrounding area.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Airport transfers were seamless and well coordinated. Itinerary was balanced. Provided some free time to do your own exploring along with included activities. Travel Director, *personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent and so very helpful. He made history come to life!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
So much historical information provided….as I expected. But food experiences were also excellent and unexpected. From food stops during a tour of the SOHO area to our ‘Be My Guest’ experience with wine and food pairing at a local winery….all was excellent and adventurous!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Cannot recommend this enough. Trafalgar truly made every single experience of this trip easier. Highly recommend getting the airport transfers, our driver to the hotel was a pro and even showed us some sights along the way. On the way back, Trafalgar accommodated us with an earlier transfer due to the London marathon creating traffic blockages, and we didn’t have to do a thing. They also made us feel so safe—our tour guide was so professional and caring guiding us around a new city, and the coach driver was extremely careful and an expert at London traffic! This itinerary gives you everything you want and more in a London trip. You get to go into incredible buildings filled with history and tour guides with incredible knowledge fill you in on fascinating details. There’s always time to shop, eat and sightsee on your own too. Loved every single experience, our tour guide and how easy everything came together. My mom and I made priceless memories we’ll have forever.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
I was unaware that the initial cost did Not include all excursions! Everything cost extra!!! Did Not like the Tower Hotel! It’s Old n needs updating. Our first day there, we were changed to 3 different rooms! First room had shredded carpet, hole in wall n marks. Second room the toilet broke. Third room had no air conditioning n it was Hot! Spoke to Tour Guide n she did not help! Tour Guide was just OK! Went to Windsor n dropped off, got headphones n several in our groups did not work. Quite honestly I have been on better Tours!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Extremely high cost for solo traveler.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2024
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