236 activitati in London, United Kingdom

Rub shoulders with royalty with this fascinating half-day visit to Windsor Castle, the home of Queen Elizabeth. Highlights - Tour of the spectacular State Apartments - Spellbinding elaborate decoration As one of the world's largest and oldest castles, there is a wealth of things to see and do in Windsor. Admire the sunning State Apartments, the sensational St George’s Chapel and the gorgeous Queen Mary's Dolls House. This is wonderful chance to enjoy the merry life of Windsor. Construction of the castle began during Norman times in the 11th century and the subsequent 1,000 years have seen a wide range of additions, resulting in an eclectic mix of external styles though Georgian and Victorian dominate. There are so many areas of interest, from the sensational long walk to the main gate to the South Wing and then the Round Tower inside, the Quadrangle, the Horseshoe Cloister, the King Henry VIII Gate, the: Edward III Tower and more. Inside, the décor and furnishings come from all the major eras. There are neo-classical, Gothic and rococo rooms as well as Jacobean in places, an elaborate combination of Jacobite and Elizabethan styles. Tour the spectacular State Apartments, which date from the early 19th century, and marvel at the lavishly furnished surroundings. These rooms are considered to represent the high point of Georgian luxury and sophistication. Visit St. George's Chapel, which houses the tombs of a number of past kings and queens. Be amazed by the magnitude and intricate design of the world's most famous Queen Mary's Dolls House. Other information Audioguide languages - English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and German.

Eat and party like a king at a medieval banquet hosted by the incomparable Henry VIII, whose appetite and wit remain undimmed by the passage of time. Highlights - Feast on a fabulous five course dinner - Revel in lively music and dancing This is a rip-roaring journey back in time that features jousting knights, amazing acrobats, dancing wenches, melodic minstrels and talented troupers – all the ingredients for a right royal romp. The regal banquet takes place by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. It is located on land that was granted to 13 knights in the 10th century by Saxon King Edgar the Peaceful. This rambunctious evening harks back to this chivalrous past with swordfights and music from the medieval and Renaissance courts of Europe. The five course feast is the stuff of legend and equally satisfying is the unlimited beer and wine flow in King Henry's Banqueting Halls. Prepare to be swashed and buckled by the knights in shining armour, marvel at the minstrels and raise your tankard and cry wassail to the lords and ladies of the dance as the sound and fury of the medieval extravaganza unfurls before your eyes. After the show, there is even more music and dancing on offer or feel free to take a two-minute walk to Tower Bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of London by night. Nightfall Banquet (from 7.15pm to 12am) Sit back and cast your eyes on the live entertainment where you’ll see everything from aerialists to contortionists as you feast out on the 5 course meal! Make use of the unlimited drinks and once you’ve rested your food, strut your stuff and show off your moves at the afternoon disco. Menu Vegetable soup made daily with market vegetables A platter of meat, pate and cheddar cheese with salad & pickled vegetables Roasted chicken in a traditional medieval sauce served with roast potatoes & roasted vegetables Seasonal Fruit Tart Vegetarian Option (available upon request at time of booking) Vegetable soup made daily with market vegetables Tomato & mozzarella tower with baby exotic leaves & balsamic reduction Roasted Butternut Squash filled with a root vegetable & butterbean casoulet topped with cheddar cheese Seasonal Fruit Tart

Highlights - Hear the obscure tale of how Lloyd’s of London began as Lloyd’s Coffeehouse - See Leadenhall market – the renowned haven for lunchtime drinking among insurance workers - Immerse yourself in the scandals of fraudulent offshore banks, hoodwinking, and shady syndicates Sturdy guildhalls, ancient pubs, and elegant exchanges bear testament to London’s long wealth, while all around invisible trillions of pounds are traded between the gleaming towers of modern finance. For generations, millions have come to this great city of opportunity, awaiting their place upon the wheel of fortune. But for every honest trader, there have been those determined to make their success by fair means or foul - those who seek to push the line of legality, and perhaps drift over it. This tour is their story; the story of London’s most notorious and extraordinary financial frauds, a tale of wealth, avarice, and ruin. Discover the origins of the East India Trading Company and London’s port history– where once forests of ship masts stretched across the river. As you walk Leadenhall Street, hear the tale of the Lloyd’s Names scandal of the 1990’s and allegations – left unproven—of ‘recruit to dilute’ syndicate liability. Then learn about the South Sea Bubble, the collapse of which shook Britain to its core. Entering Change Alley, your guide will paint for you the portrait of the street as it stood 300 years ago - a crowded alley, filled with traders, rumour, and wild financial speculation as the South Sea frenzy reached its height. Walking the short distance to Cheapside and the former site of the Mercer’s Hall, your guide will describe the frantic meeting of South Sea company creditors that took place here in 1720, before exploring the Bubble’s bitter denouement.

Often overshadowed by Bloomsbury with the British Museum and its leafy squares, Holborn is nevertheless both historic and fascinating. Step into the neighbourhood with tales of the ghost of Oliver Cromwell. Then, the stories abound about the area’s eccentrics, inventors, writers, and rogues. The residents range from an unscrupulous property developer and a cross-dressing spy to an inventor of a lethal weapon and a naked poet. While there were some idealists living in Holborn who tried to give the neighbourhood a shining reputation, really the bad behaviour continues throughout - with robberies, riots and even a death sentence. Whether you’re new to town or a local, discover lesser known tales and some surprising stories about the colourful characters whose lives, work and in some cases, crimes have shaped this area.

Do not miss the unique opportunity to visit the most famous prehistoric monument in the world, now a World Heritage Site, located in the vast empty expanse of the Salisbury plain Highlights - Entrance to Stonehenge and the new visitor centre exhibition included - Audio guide tour at the site - Professional driver and luxury air-conditioned coach - Scenic drive through the Salisbury plains Unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge, which has puzzled visitors for 5,000 years. Almost 80 monoliths, some even weighing up to 40 tons, have withstood the test of time. How did they get there? What was its purpose? Was it used as a cemetery? Was it an astronomical clock? Learn more about this ancient monument, let your imagination run wild and let yourself be captivated by its silent mystery. Marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design with the help of an audio guide. In addition, you can access the exhibitions at the new visitor centre. At Stonehenge, there are many more questions than answers, which explains why this thought-provoking excursion is still one of the most popular in Britain. Do you dare to unleash the Indiana Jones inside you and solve the eternal mystery of Stonehenge? Languages Audio guides available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Dutch and Polish.

Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks brings his classic monster musical comedy Young Frankenstein to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical collaboration with Tony-award winning Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman. Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks brings his classic monster musical comedy Young Frankenstein to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical collaboration with Tony-award winning Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Dr;Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen) inherits a castle in Transylvania leading him to fulfil his grandfather’s legacy by bringing a corpse back to life. With help and hindrance from hunchback henchman Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy fiancé cute Elizabeth, his experiment yields madcap success and monstrous consequences. Meeting/pick-up point: Garrik Theatre. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Start/opening time: On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm. On Wednesday and Saturday at 3pm and 7:30pm. Opening days/period: From September 28th 2017 to February 10th 2018.

Explore the heart of the city of London, near St Paul’s Cathedral and Pudding Lane where a small fire in a bakery led to the Great Fire of London in September 1666. It was one of the capital's most historically significant events, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. The fire led to the modernisation of housing and infrastructure in London, forcing huge attitudinal changes towards safety and poverty of the people. On your private tour you will: -Enjoy the personal attention of your expert private guide. -Begin where it all started, at a little bakery on Pudding Lane, where a few loose embers led to the Great Fire that destroyed so much of the city. -Learn about a momentous moment in London's history – the effects of which are clearly visible today. -Trace the path of the fire, from Pudding Lane to St Paul's Cathedral. -Stop by the plaque of St Mary Colechurch, and then to Guildhall. -Walk through the fire path toward the Royal Exchange. -See other key Great Fire sites like Monument and piece together pictures and archive material. -Get personalised suggestions for post-tour reading, documentaries to watch and other interesting sights to visit. -Visit a medieval tavern, frequented by Charles Dickens, that survived the fire. In the early hours of September 2nd, 1666, a small fire broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane. The conditions were optimal for disaster – the timber and thatch houses were situated in extremely close proximity to one other, one witness reported that you could wake up in the morning, open the window and shake hands with your neighbour. The city had also been plagued by drought for about 6 months, meaning that the timber was particularly dry. The fire escalated rapidly, burning down around 13,000 homes and 87 churches over the course of four days and severely damaging St Paul’s Cathedral. What happened and how did the fire wreak so much havoc? On this private walking tour, you will learn about how the fire began and how it spread. Debate some of the key issues surrounding the topic with your expert guide. If not for Baker Thomas Farriner’s carelessness with a few dying embers, would London have remained a medieval city? Or was this a tragedy waiting to happen? Did the fire paradoxically cause more good than bad, or do we underestimate the scale of the fire’s damage? What about the people who lost their homes, livelihoods, and even their lives? You and your guide will trace the key sites of the Great Fire with a walk around the City of London: from Pudding Lane, Monument and old local churches to alleyways and pre-1666 taverns. See how the area has been transformed, what remains and explore some archive materials to build up an accurate picture of events and London at that time. Bring history to life with visits to key places of interest and learn about the fascinating and often unbelievable stories around the fire.

Explore the quaint yet uniquely vibrant streets of Soho, the West End, and China Town on this private walking tour of central London’s arts, music, shopping, gourmet, and theatre scene. On your private tour, you will: -Enjoy the personal attention of your expert private guide. -Enjoy a private walking tour of one of London's hippest parts of town: the West End, Soho, and Chinatown. -Stroll through London’s Theatre District the famous West End, and enjoy the buzz and vibrant colours of Chinatown. -Wander the rickety cobbled streets, back alleys, and historic squares which are home to a plethora of boutiques, traditional pubs, late nightclubs, bars and gourmet restaurants. -Experience Soho’s myriad of alleys and squares, the home of risqué shops, clubs, and counter-culture. -Walk down Denmark Street or ‘Tin Pan Alley’ where the Beatles and Bowie used the recording studios. -Enjoy the huge variety of people, buskers and artists that make up Soho as you wander down famous Carnaby Street, Berwick Street and the spectacular Seven Dials. -Learn about the people who made Soho famous, including political figures like Karl Marx, literary figures like Charles Dickens, jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and rock stars like Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, David Bowie and so many more! Soho is bursting with fascinating history, architectural curiosities and one of England’s most vibrant entertainment scenes. This colourful neighbourhood continues to be at the epicentre of British counterculture, the arts, and the LGBTQ community. Home to the beautiful theatres of the West End, the area is full of actors, musicians and artists of all stripes, and consequentially is a hub of gourmet restaurants and fabulous bars too. Walk around the colourful Chinatown with its deliciously mouth-watering aromas, and learn all about its fascinating history; get lost down the cobbled alleys around the magnificent Seven Dials; move away from the tourist traps on Oxford Circus and wander down the glittering Carnaby Street, stop in at Liberty, a famous shopping emporium, with the famous black and white Tudor architecture. You’ll pass several historic places, including the Dog & Duck on Bateman Street, a pub from the mid-1700s, Royalty House - formerly Miss Kelly’s theatre, and where Charles Dickens worked as a stagehand, and Quo Vadis - the building where Karl Marx’s family lived in the mid 19th century, and where Engles and Marx worked together on the Communist Manifesto! Admire the seamless blend of traditional old pubs, with modern clothes and music shops. Learn all about the people that made the area so special, from rock stars to actors, political figures to writers.

Pay homage to the King of Pop in the most spectacular way possible at Thriller – Live, the highest-octane show in town. Highlights - More than two hours of uninterrupted hit songs - Dazzling effects and choreography Dedicated to the late, great Michael Jackson, this music and dance extravaganza features a string of hits from his solo days and when he and his siblings wowed the world as the Jackson 5. Thriller – Live is the first ever live theatrical experience dedicated to Michael and the Jacksons. With fantastic multimedia effects and dazzling choreography, it brings to life, on stage, the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of their greatest hits. A born entertainer, Michael began his music career aged six and – as part of the Jackson 5 – had his first No.1 hit aged 10 with I Want You Back. In a career spanning five decades, Michael sold more than 750 million records worldwide, with over 40 million of those for his album, Thriller, making it the world's best-selling recording of all time. The show includes more than two hours of non-stop hit songs and sensational dancing. Expect your favourite Jackson songs, including I Want You Back, I'll Be There, Show You The Way To Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She's Out Of My Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song, Thriller and many, many more.

No visit to London is complete until you have partaken in a series of its quintessential traditions: here we include a guided stroll down The Mall and through one of London's most beautiful royal parks, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the Royal Family. Meet your local guide not far from the Palace, who will welcome you and take you on a walking tour of this most royal part of London. They will provide fascinating background information about the palace and the royal family, as well as the magnificent St James's Palace, built by Henry VIII and the official residence of the Queen - send her a letter and it will arrive here! You'll also visit the beautiful St James's Park, once home to the royal zoo, the Mall, built to resemble a giant red carpet leading up to the Palace, and pass by Clarence House, also a Royal palace and home to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. After your relaxing walking tour you’ll have the rare chance to visit the inside of the royal residence: Buckingham Palace. The palace opens its doors to visitors for a limited time each year and it seems that just about everyone would like to get inside! The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh open the doors of Buckingham Palace to visitors just once a year for two months. This is a unique opportunity to catch a rare glimpse into the London residence of the Royals. Tickets are hard to come by but our entrance is pre-booked, which means access is guaranteed and there will be no lines to wait in. This is where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II extends a royal welcome to visitors, boasting lavish apartments, sparkling chandeliers, and sumptuous furnishings. These rooms house some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection, such as exquisite pieces of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. With the official Palace audio guide you’ll learn all about the palace residents, history, and traditions as well as the stories of the furnishings and ornaments. Many of these items were gifts from Heads of State spanning both the centuries and the globe. Immerse yourself in London’s Royal heritage, history and traditions on our Buckingham Palace Visit with Royal Walking Tour.

See the best of what London has to offer on this half day tour around its legendary landmarks. Stroll past the famous horse guards to Downing Street, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey and end the tour in a quintessentially British way with afternoon tea. Highlights - Head to Downing Street, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - Top off an afternoon’s sightseeing with afternoon tea Your British afternoon starts at Trafalgar Square, where Nelson’s column stands proud; rising high above the National Gallery and the emblematic lions at the base of the column. Stroll down Whitehall, the centre of Her Majesty’s Government, which leads you down towards Parliament Square as your knowledgeable and friendly guide regales you with the history and stories from behind the government buildings and the Palace of Whitehall. Sneak a peek at the Horse Guards in their sentry boxes and through the central archway only the Queen is allowed to drive through. Next stop is the centre of English politics. See where the Prime Minister lives at Downing Street, and take in spectacular views of the Houses of Parliament and the emblematic Big Ben. Your guide will tell you all about the Palace of Westminster before leading you to where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married and site of royal coronations: Westminster Abbey. After your afternoon’s amble, it’s time to rest your feet and enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon activity at a luxury hotel. Scrumptious scones served with decadent jam and clotted cream, as well as sandwiches and cakes complemented with a pot of fresh tea, all await you for afternoon tea.

Enjoy the best that London has to offer with your own private tour guide to assist you every step of the way! Highlights - A personal Spanish speaking guide - Create your own itinerary - Visit London at your own pace Do you know where you would like to visit? Do you want a private guide for either yourself, your family or friends? With this private tour you will have your very own Spanish guide who will bring the tour alive and assist with any questions that you have, along with giving you some great fun facts and tales of the city! Create your own itinerary at a time suitable for you. If you are unsure of any places that you would you like to visit, the guides will be more than happy to make you appropriate recommendations on museums, attractions and where to eat! Whether it be taking a ride on the London Eye, visiting the gates of Buckingham Palace, hearing the chimes of Big Ben towering over its imposing neighbour the Westminster Palace, or even visit the famous Tower of London the possibilities really are endless. Some other ideas of few things to do whilst in London Notting Hill - Discover where the famous movie was filmed, see Kensington Palace and even visit some of the most important museums such as the Museum of Natural History. Greenwich - Catch a boat or metro to reach the area, visit the observatory, the Prime Meridian Line, the famous ship Cutty Sark, and if you are feeling hungry, you can always go for a traditional Fish & Chips! A definite must in this area! Visit specific tourist hot spots - Abbey Road (from the famous Beatles album), places visited by Harry Potter characters, Sherlock Holmes and many more.

What better way to see the highlights of London than from a vintage double-decker bus? Enjoy great views of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye as we meander through the streets and history of our great city. The tour also includes a short boat trip on the river Thames and the chance to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Highlights - Vintage open top London bus tour - see the highlights of London - Includes extended private river cruise on the River Thames - See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace - See Westminster Abbey - Big Ben - London Eye - Tower of London – Boat trip - Changing of the Guard Join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and you can see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time! We stop for photos and a history lesson from the guide before our cruise. (No entry into the Tower on this tour) Next we take a boat trip on the River Thames that passes Shakespeare’s Globe, Cleopatra’s Needle and London Bridge before we arrive at Embankment pier, re-join the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is the official Royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Watch the world famous changing of the Guard ceremony as the Queen's soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music. Make your visit to London even more special with these optional extras: Champagne Afternoon Tea The Champagne Tea will be served on board a brand new Thames Clipper boat. The tour will include a circular cruise of London lasting approximately one hour. Enjoy cream tea and scones served with strawberry jam and clotted cream on a boat during our River Cruise, plus a glass of Champagne. Two Course Fish & Chips Lunch Enjoy a two course meal including fish & chips lunch in a traditional London pub with dessert after the tour. Please note that from 1st April 2017 the current offering of Afternoon Tea will be upgraded to Champagne Afternoon Tea, including sandwiches. Vintage Bus For all clients who purchase the afternoon Vintage Tour of London only, the tour will now last a further 40 minutes than previously advertised due to the extended river cruise. Languages Tours available with audio headsets in 10 languages: French, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Hindi and Russian. The tour will only be available in English (with a live guide) from November the 1st.

Over 40 Years of Regal Rock and Queen still rule! The band Queen has had a faithful fan base from their humble beginnings and is now being discovered by another generation thanks to the Oscar-winning ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ bio-pic starring Rami Malek. Queen is a London band. Formed in London, cut their teeth in London, recorded their music in London…It is in London that the band members live, held legendary parties and where Freddie died. This memorable tour focuses on landmark sites and locations in the band’s history, taking you through some of the prettiest (and wealthiest!) neighbourhoods of London. See the university where the band was formed, recording studios, band members’ homes, including the house in Kensington where Freddie lived and died, famed gig locations including Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall. Get to neighbourhoods of London that the locals love and that most tourists miss! Follow Freddie, Brian, John and Roger on their journey from college kids to rock royalty. Fittingly, this tour will take you past a lot of London’s real royal sites like Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace! Languages English

2020 - Now includes MTV Generation & ‘2nd British Invasion’ 1980s New Wave/New Romantics Bands A Musical journey of London from Jazz and Blues Roots through Classic Rock, Punk, 80s New Wave/New Romantics, 90s Brit Pop ‘til today! SOHO – history of rock and it’s foundations, from blues and jazz to skiffle, folk, and into the heart of swingin’ 60s CLASSIC ROCK through NEW WAVE/NEW ROMANTICS of the 80s. Take a walk in your favourites’ footsteps through the narrow, winding streets of what is London’s entertainment district. See the clubs, recording studios, early gig sites and places where your fav bands hung out to eat/drink. Artists include Rolling Stones, Bowie, Elton John, Led Zep, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Boy George’s Culture Club, Depeche Mode and more. See where the Sex Pistols shared space with Bananarama, where Goth was spawned, and where the greats bought (and some still buy) their instruments on ‘Tin Pan Alley.’ Beatles? Of course! See Paul’s offices, theatre once owned by all the Fab Four, early gig sites, where Brian Epstein had offices. CAMDEN – Amy, Amy, Amy! Long before Ms Winehouse made this area her playground, here was the stomping ground for hippie London, The Clash, then Madness and U2 in the 80s, Oasis and their Brit Pop rivalries in the 90s. The list of bands playing Camden venues is long and illustrious – Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols, Dylan, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Manic Street Preachers, The Clash, Prince, Van Morrison, Killers, Coldplay and Blondie to name a few. Glimpse the world-famous Camden Markets and canal – this is an area known for street art, where a guy called Banksy started too. ABBEY ROAD/ST JOHNS WOOD – yes of course we can’t do rock and roll without a photo stop at London’s most famous street crossing! Languages English

We call this our Classic Rock Legends tour because it covers sites and locations relevant to the history of so many 60s, 70s and 80s artists. Tour sites that made the Sixties swing; where London’s hippie underground ‘counter-culture’ took off; where the 70s punk revolution took place. See the boutiques, pubs, clubs that MADE these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics and melodies! Get to neighbourhoods of London that the locals love and that most tourists miss! BELGRAVIA & CHELSEA: The Kings Rd was the heart of Swingin’ 60s London, chock full of music, art and fashion heritage! See places of Beatles, Stones, Eric Clapton & Cream, early Pink Floyd, Marianne Faithfull, Pete Townsend and a legendary wedding location. See the inspiration of London Calling and where punk was ‘born.’ See Beatles’ homes, former offices, gig sites and where the St Pepper’s cover was shot. An abundance of legendary Stones locations here too! KENSINGTON: The heart of Queen and Freddie Mercury, Biba fashion and a comfort stop at Bill Wyman’s Sticky Fingers restaurant HOLLAND PARK/NOTTING HILL: Attention Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix fans, this is for you! Also here is the cradle of London’s Caribbean community, learn about the cultural shift of London’s post war and the music scenes it created. See places for Bob Marley, Clash, early Pink Floyd, and recording studios, from punk to Adele. ABBEY ROAD/ST JOHNS WOOD/MAYFAIR Did someone say Beatles? See Fab Four homes, gig sites, Apple, and yes of course we can’t do rock and roll without a photo stop at London’s most famous street crossing! Languages English