Standing on the River Thames, London has long been a major travel destination popular with millennials and baby boomers alike. Between its history, art, and royalty London is a must see city. London's rich history began with its founding by the Romans in AD 43, to days of Shakespeare, plagues, royal pomp and circumstance, the Great Fire and World War II to the cosmopolitan city it is today. London, as we know it today, began to take shape with the building of Westminster Abbey around the 11th century. You won't have time to see everything there is to see, but there are some absolute musts for your first time and a detailed plan will make the most efficient use of your time in this incredible city.
As you have probably guessed, there are many ways to soak up your first glance of this Cosmopolitan city. We love to introduce you to London with an introductory private panoramic drive around the city walls showcasing its grandeur and architecture of Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, just to name a few. Or you may want to get a bird's eye view aboard a double decker bus, perhaps a speedboat or leisure ride on the Thames, maybe even a private capsule on the London Eye. Whichever your preference may be we will make sure you get the most out of your time and ensure you get to see the city just how you like.
The majority of London instagram photo spots around this beautiful medieval city can be reached by foot. You could easily spend several days soaking up the history and royalty of London, and pace yourself because there is more exploring in the evenings with a fine dining, shopping, bustling street life, take in a show at West End. If you want to uplevel your London experience there are after hours entrance into famous landmarks to behind the scenes experiences.
A well designed itinerary may even allow you enough time to soak up the city sights and take a slower pace as you journey to more of the United Kingdom. A private driver can take you to Bath, Windsor Castle and Stonehenge and return to London or extend your journey and spend the night in a Georgian manor home and explore the Cotswolds. Your guide knows exactly where to take you to walk around and explore some quintessential villages of the Cotswolds. Don't forget to stop for morning, lunch and afternoon tea times and enjoy a castle stay before your return to London.
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