Historical London: A Week in the Capital
7 days immersed in one of the world's greatest cities
Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the rich history of London with our seven-day travel package. This package includes guided tours of iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the British Museum. The price of £1,500 per person includes accommodation, daily breakfast, entrance fees, and transportation within the city.
London is a city where nearly 2,000 years of history layer upon each other at every turn. Walk the same streets as Roman legionaries and Victorian merchants, stand before the Tower of London which held Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh, and marvel at the Elgin Marbles in the world's first public museum. Our expert local guides bring London's extraordinary story to life, providing context that goes far beyond what any guidebook can offer.
This carefully crafted itinerary balances iconic must-see landmarks with quieter, lesser-known gems that most tourists miss entirely. You will experience London at a leisurely but purposeful pace, with time built in for personal exploration, shopping, and simply soaking up the atmosphere of one of the world's most vibrant capital cities.
ℹ Tour Highlights
- ✔ Guided tour of the Tower of London including the Crown Jewels
- ✔ Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- ✔ Guided highlights tour of the British Museum
- ✔ Visit to Greenwich – the home of time
- ✔ Kensington Palace and Hyde Park
- ✔ Walking tour of Westminster
Quick Facts
| Duration: | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Location: | London, England |
| Price: | £1,500 per person |
| Group size: | Up to 16 people |
| Language: | English |
| Difficulty: | Easy – Moderate |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Westminster Welcome
Arrive at London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. Your guide will meet you in Arrivals and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. After check-in and time to freshen up, enjoy a gentle evening walking tour of Westminster – see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, and Big Ben beautifully illuminated against the evening sky. Welcome briefing from your guide over dinner (own expense).
Day 2: Tower of London & Tower Bridge
After breakfast, travel to the Tower of London – one of the world's most famous fortresses, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066. Your Yeoman Warder guide brings the Tower's dramatic history to life – royal prisoners, executions, medieval torture, and the dazzling Crown Jewels. After lunch (own expense), walk across the iconic Tower Bridge with optional access to the glass floor walkway for vertiginous views over the Thames.
Day 3: Buckingham Palace & Royal London
Walk to Buckingham Palace to witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard – one of London's most spectacular free spectacles. Stroll through St James's Park and Green Park. Afternoon at the magnificent Victoria and Albert Museum – the world's greatest decorative arts museum, with collections spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. Free entry. Evening at leisure.
Day 4: British Museum & Bloomsbury
A full morning at the extraordinary British Museum – your expert guide leads a 2-hour highlights tour taking in the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, the Sutton Hoo Helmet, and the Egyptian Mummy collection. The afternoon is free to explore independently or join a guided walk through the literary streets of Bloomsbury – neighbourhood of Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, and the Pre-Raphaelites.
Day 5: Greenwich & Maritime Heritage
Take the Thames Clipper river boat downstream to Greenwich – home of time itself. Visit the magnificent Royal Observatory, stand astride the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), and explore the extraordinary Cutty Sark – the world's only surviving tea clipper. Stunning views of the London skyline from the hilltop park. Return by boat or train.
Day 6: Kensington & Hyde Park
Morning at Kensington Palace – former home of Princess Diana and still a working royal residence, with rooms open to the public revealing royal history from the Georgian era to the present day. Walk through the Diana Memorial Garden. Afternoon strolling through Hyde Park, discovering the Serpentine Gallery and the Albert Memorial. Optional evening treat: a performance in the West End.
Day 7: Free Morning & Departure
Final morning at complete leisure – perhaps a final visit to a market (Borough Market, Columbia Road Flower Market, Portobello Road), last-minute shopping on Oxford Street, or simply a coffee in a traditional London café watching the city go by. Your guide will transfer you to the airport in time for your departure flight. Au revoir, London – until next time!
✅ What's Included
- 6 nights' accommodation in a central London hotel (3-star)
- Daily breakfast at your hotel
- Tower of London entrance with Yeoman Warder tour
- Tower Bridge Exhibition entrance
- Kensington Palace entrance
- Thames Clipper river boat to Greenwich
- Royal Observatory Greenwich entrance
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Oyster card for London Underground travel
- Professional English-speaking London guide
- 24/7 on-trip support
❌ What's Not Included
- International flights to/from London
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional West End theatre tickets
- Tower Bridge glass floor walkway (optional extra)
- Personal spending, shopping, and souvenirs
- UK visa or ETA fees
📋 Booking Information
To book this tour or enquire about available dates, please contact us. A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure.
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