Welcome to one of the most grand and lovely cities on earth: London, England. Here you will get acquainted with the way of life of Londoners and get a taste for what this incredible city has to offer the visitor. Enjoy famous sites such as Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey, to name just a few. This city truly has something special for every one and whether you find yourself in the West End, Camden, Kensington, Soho or Chinatown, there is no doubt you will find something fascinating to explore.
Start your stay in London with a city tour that includes sight-seeing to get you acquainted with some of the most famous sites of London. View the trendy West End with a drive through the fashionable Kensington area with its elegant squares and pristine parks. Kensington is one of the most affluent areas in the city and you will see this through its incredible streets, garden squares and impressive buildings. Continue your London tour through busy Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. These are some of the most famous sites in London and you will be amazed at these impressive buildings and buzzing areas. Next be whisked away to the see the Houses of Parliament, one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the world and located near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Travel next to the residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Buckingham Palace, and bask in the opulence and pageantry that emits from this beautiful site.
After your comprehensive city tour has finished, you have some leisure time in the evening to discover whatever may call to you in London Town. If you enjoy history and culture then the British Museum, Tower of London or Tate Modern are all excellent options for you. There are a ton of museums in this city so be sure to research one that you would enjoy. If you would rather go shopping for interesting finds, London has numerous markets including Camden Market, Portobello Road Market, Brick Lane Market, Columbia Road Flower Market and more. Each market has its own atmosphere and specialty, for example Camden Market specializes in fashion, music art and food, while Portobello Road Market contains over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Something for every taste indeed. Finish the day at a unique Discovery Small Group experience with a home-cooked dinner with an accomplished chef and author.
London will remain in your heart long after traveling here. A plethora of things to do, incredible sites to see and a language that we know is the perfect combination for any travel enthusiast. Visit this city and so much more during our 13 Day England & Scotland: Castles & Countryside tour.
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