Optional Excursions:
ROYAL LONDON MORNING TOUR

Half Day Tour- Private tour of the Tower of London, Changing of the Guard and Thames River Cruise

Return: Tour finishes approximately 13:00

Highlights:

• Private guided tour of the Tower of London with Yeoman Warder
• Be the first group to visit the Crown Jewels
• Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Harrods and much more
• See Changing of the Guard - subject to availability
• Thames River Cruise - see St. Pauls Cathedral, the Globe
• Pub Lunch (food/drink not included)

The Tour:

COACH DRIVE THROUGH CENTRAL LONDON
After the morning pick up we depart Victoria and drive through the very heart of central London past some of the key landmarks including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and The London Eye before driving along the Embankment with great views of The River Thames.

THE TOWER OF LONDON ..private tour away from the crowds..
Following our coach drive past some of Londons most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, we arrive at The Tower of London where we are met on the middle drawbridge by our very own Yeoman Warder. Leading us into this world heritage site before it opens to the public, our Beefeater will take us on our private guided tour explaining the history behind this fortress of imprisonment and torture. We are also the first group to see the Crown Jewels before enjoying some free time to explore on our own. Why not visit Traitors Gate, the armouries or the Bloody Tower? And keep an eye out for the famous ravens! Tradition has it that if the Ravens leave the tower the Monarch will fall!

CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Departing the Tower we head to The Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony as one of the Queens Foot Guard Household Regiments march from St. James Palace to Buckingham Palace to military music dressed in their world famous tunics and busbies.*

THAMES RIVER CRUISE & PUB LUNCH
What better way to take in some of London's finest landmarks than on board a river cruise that edges along the Thames! Then join us for a delicious pub lunch (food/drink not included) in Whitehall, close to Dowing Street, the residence of the Prime Minister. The pub is also close to Westminister Abbey giving us the chance to take photos after we've eaten (photo stop only available Sunday and Monday).

*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace and then visit the Horse Guards Parade.

	To Book Optional Excursions Call: 1 888-TOURS-ABC