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"Jack the Ripper" is the nick-name given to a serial killer who was extremely active and reigned supreme in the very impoverished area of Whitechapel in the East End of London in 1888. These mass murders have never been solved and remain to this day one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the world. As you are led on the captivating trail left by Jack the Ripper, one of the most bloodthirsty stories you will ever hear, will unfold before your very eyes. Length of Tour: Approx. Approx. 1.5 hours....Read More and Book
Immerse yourself in the excitement and intense expectations in the build up to what will be a truly momentous occasion in London this year. Witness for yourselves, the final preparations, as London applies the finishing touches for the opening of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Take this invigorating walking tour and be amazed at what you see, as you are guided around some of the major sporting venues of the forthcoming, once in a lifetime and of worlwide significance, London Olympics. Length of Tour: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes....Read More and Book
This spectacular walking tour encompasses the most striking landmarks of Westminster, including Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Traverse the Mall and view the fascinating, ceremonial Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace.more info. Length of Tour: Approx. 2 hours....Read More and Book
Follow in the footsteps of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and be enchanted by the mixture of places you visit in connection with the Royal Family and the Royal Wedding. Absorb what the professional guide says and learn everything about the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton. See the Birthplace of the Queen, St. James’s Palace, Queen’s Chapel and Buckingham Palace. Length of Tour: Approx. 2 hours....Read More and Book
In the early hours of 31st August 1888, a man walking to work down a dark lane in Whitechapel saw a shapeless bundle lying on the ground near some gates. Curious, he went over to investigate. His gruesome discovery of a murdered East End prostitute then started one of the most famous man hunts in the world. Ripperologists and amateur sleuths to this day are still trying to work out the identity of a man they called Jack the Ripper. Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital’s history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper, to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. With two scary rides the London Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave your family screaming for more! Ninety minutes of thrills and chills… are you brave enough? Length of Tour: Approx.....Read More and Book
I ♥ London Walk - The perfect blend of history, tourist attractions and celebrity pop culture ‘A man who is tired of London is tired of life.’ Samuel Johnson Let us take you on a tour of the London we love – an intoxicating place, a city that swallows you whole and spits you out into the grey muddy waters of the surging Thames. You’ll never be the same again.The I Love London walking tour incorporates a heady blend of major London tourist attractions, the stories that make up London's fascinati Length of Tour: Approx. 3 hours....Read More and Book
From the West End to Westminster, step back in time to discover a part of London that's shaped world history. Uncover remarkable tales of palaces and Parliament as you stroll down some of London's most famous and exclusive streets - a quintessentially English experience! Length of Tour: Approx. 4-5 hours....Read More and Book
Ride a traditional Routemaster bus to enjoy afternoon tea at St.Pauls Cathedral. See the Bank of England, modern skyscrapers and visit Harry Potters Diagon Alley. Wander along the Thames with views of Tower Bridge. Pass the Tower of London and finish with a drink in an 18th century waterside pub. Length of Tour: Approx. 4-5 hours....Read More and Book
This tour begins at Old Street tube station, on the boundary of the financial City of London. You will see where Banksy made his name, where Jamie Oliver set up his “social” restaurant, and the studios where Alfred Hitchcock started his career. You can hunt for a bargain in a real East London market, before stopping for traditional pie & mash. You will also see where Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot was foiled, the gallery where Damien Hirst made his name and pass the Ten Bells pub where several victims of Jack the Ripper had their last drink.Length of Tour: Approx. 4-5 hours....Read More and Book
Starting as an old Roman settlement, Covent Garden has evolved from London’s premier fruit and vegetable market into a world famous forum of boutiques, opera houses and street entertainment.
Spitalfields is a great covered market regenerated recently by Sir Norman Foster to provide boutiques and numerous fashion stalls. This is often where the next big name in fashion starts their career! We also explore nearby Brick Lane, Petticoat Lane or the famous Sunday flower market at Columbia Road.London at its most colourful! There is time to enjoy lunch at one of the many stalls, pubs and quirky restaurants around the market. We will then take a short walk through the financial centre and one of its finest elliptical squares complete with a lawn bowls club in the middle! Length of Tour: Approx. 7 hours....Read More and Book
Just south of London Bridge, the Borough of Southwark has historically been an area associated with the most grinding poverty and depravity, but nowadays it has been transformed into one of the most interesting places to visit in London. Literary giants of the calibre of Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dickens spent much of their time eating, drinking and working here. On this tour you will see the original sites of Shakespeare's Globe and Rose Theatres together with a faithful replica of the Globe. You will visit the only surviving galleried Coaching Inn Left in London (if you look closely you can still see the axle marks of the stagecoach wheels on the old granite stones at the entrances to these old Inns)and visit the site where the pilgrims set of on their journey to Canterbury in the Canterbury Tales.Length of Tour: Approx. 4 hours....Read More and Book
The two thousand odd unsurpassed years of London history will spring into life as you pass the remains of the old Roman London Wall and the thousand year old Medieval Norman Tower of London. You will then cross the most recognizable bridge in the world, Tower Bridge. Your extremely professional, experienced and fun guide will regale you with the stories that accompany such classic sights as London Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Length of Tour: Approx. 3 hours....Read More and Book
London, in it's 2000 years of history has witnessed some horrifying moments. From the terrifying medieval plagues and catastrophic fires, which culminated with the greatest one of all, The Great Fire of London in 1666. It has seen Roman massacres, terrorism, rioting, religious strife and civil war, each one of which was met and overcome by the courage and resilience of the capital’s people, none moreso than the great aerial bombardment of World War II, the London Blitz.
This tour will begin at St Paul’s Cathedral, that great masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, where one can wonder how it rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of London and miraculously survived the Blitz. Length of Tour: Approx. 3 hours....Read More and Book