Excursion Panoramic london & westminster abbey tour at London

Discover the highlights of London and visit Westminster Abbey during this panoramic half-day sight-seeing tour.

Depart the pier for a panoramic drive around the capital to view the highlights from the comfort of your coach. Sites such as Westminster, Whitehall and the St. James's section of London are brought into view during your drive.

Panoramic Drive

Crossing Westminster Bridge, pass by the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings presiding over the banks of the River Thames and its adjacent 320 foot clock tower of Big Ben. Continuing into Whitehall, pass the end of Downing Street and the Cenotaph war memorial and the Horse Guard's Parade.

Travel along the broad triumphal approach to Buckingham Palace passing The Mall, which is lined on one side by the delightful St. James's Park; a quiet and relaxed oasis with beautiful flowerbeds and a lake with ducks and pelicans floating upon it.

Westminster Abbey

Continue to Westminster Abbey for an inside guided visit. The Abbey is world famous as the resting place of Britain's monarchs and as the setting for coronations and other great pageants. Within its walls can be seen some of the most glorious examples of medieval architecture in London. It also contains one of the most impressive collections of tombs and monuments in the world. Half national church, half national museum, the abbey occupies a unique place in the British national consciousness.

Your knowledgeable guide explains how the abbey's interior presents an exceptionally diverse array of architectural and sculptural styles. Many English monarchs were buried here; some of their tombs are deliberately plain, whilst others are lavishly decorated. At the same time, there are monuments to a number of Britain's greatest public figures, ranging from politicians to poets.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: London, Westminster Bridge and Abbey, Parliament, River Thames, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Cenotaph War Memorial, Buckingham Palace, The Mall

Note

Please note: The tour involves moderate amount of walking and is n ot suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair as some areas of the Abbey are unavoidably inaccessible to guests in wheelchairs. Areas within Westminster Abbey may be dimly lit, much of the Abbey's floor and stairs are uneven so sensible footwear is advised. Caution is advised as low doorways access some chapels. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed -toe

walking shoes and a weatherproof jacket or coat from the ship.