Private tour in London Elizabeth C

Westminster Abbey-Changing of the Guard-Buckingham Palace-Churchill War Rooms-Private Guided 7 hour Tour

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Elizabeth C.

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I would like to welcome you to London, my home and the city I love. As well as being an experienced Blue Badge Tour Guide (the ultimate qualification in guiding) I am also a City of London Guide, the City of Westminster Guide and Tate Gallery Guide, so wherever we go you'll be in good hands. Only Blue Badge guides are permitted to guide in certain locations, such as Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. My aim is to provide you with enthusiastic informative private tours which ensure that your London experience will be the best. I was born in the North of England but spent part of my childhood living in India and the Middle East. I moved to London for a year to study on a postgraduate course and never left - working, bringing up my children and developing my career in guiding here. Apart from a few years living in Japan and Singapore London has been my home for 30 years. I believe there is something for everyone here, 2000 years of history rubbing shoulders in a contemporary city with modern architecture, fashion and art. Whatever you are interested in, whether it is castles, palaces, traditions, galleries, museums or modern culture I can tailor a tour for you. My bespoke tours include walking tours, tours by public transport ( bus, tube, boat or train), or I can organize a car with a driver or a minibus. Within London we can cover the major sites--Westminster Abbey, Royal London, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Churchill War Rooms, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London or explore less well-known districts like Bermondsey, Shoreditch or Spitalfields. Out of London Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Dover, Leeds Castle, Hever Castle are a few of the many wonderful places that can be easily reached in a day trip. I hope to see you soon. . . . Liz Public liability insurance Blue Badge London Tour Guide - this is the highest qualification tour guides can achieve. Only Blue Badge guides are permitted to guide inside Westminster Abbey, St Pauls, Tower of London and Windsor Castle. In some places we have the privilege of being allowed to skip the line. City of London Guide and Lecturer City of Westminster Guide Windsor Castle accredited Guide (the only guides allowed to guide within the castle precincts) Windsor and Eton accredited Guide Tate Modern Gallery Guide Tate Britain Gallery Guide Guildhall Art Gallery Guide Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding Member of the Association of Professional Tour Guides Member of London Historians Virtual Tours - special accreditation from the British Guild of Tour Guides

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Overview of your London tour

Westminster is the political and royal cockpit of this country. The Houses of Parliament is the seat of our government and our Royal family live and work at Palaces in Westminster. The Abbey is their Royal Church, the glorious stage for coronations, Royal weddings and funerals, but it also celebrates the lives of so many other great Britons that to visit is a walk through British history. Its quite a mausoleum with over 3, 000 people buried there from Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens to Stephen Hawking. During the tour we'll see all the important places in Westminster where Britain's history has been shaped and witness the stirring Changing of the Guard and visit the prettiest of the Royal Parks--St James Park, famous for its birds and ducks. After lunch we visit the Churchill War Rooms, the secret underground control centre used to plan the war effort during the 2WW. You'll be able to see how the staff worked and lived here and I'll show you highlights in the museum centred on Churchill's life.

Your London tour itinerary

• Parliament Square, meet and see Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)--exterior • Westminster Abbey--interior visit for an approx 1 hour. Westminster Abbey is closed on Sundays. • Changing of the Guards - full Changing of the Guard does not happen every day but we'll see plenty of soldiers on ceremonial duty • Buckingham Palace-exterior • St James Park • The Mall, follow the Royal Processional route seeing Clarence House (where King Charles & Camilla, the Queen Consort, live) St James Palace, • Horseguard's Parade-- see mounted Household Cavalry • Whitehall • Trafalgar Square • Lunch in traditional pub-approx 1 hour, a good opportunity for you to ask me questions. Afternoon: • Downing Street (home of British Prime Minister) • Churchill War Rooms interior visit of around 1 hour 30 mins • Horseguard's Parade--catch the traditional punishment parade (don't worry the punishment is not for our visitors!) This tour can be customised to suit your requirements, do please ask me.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses . I will advise what time tickets to purchase in advance for Westminster Abbey. TIMED TICKETS to the Churchill War Rooms will be purchased by the client in advance from the official website www.iwm.org.uk - entry time to be advised by your guide - I will advise you what time tickets to purchase. TOUR PRICES FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYSNew Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - 50% supplement to published rateChristmas Day - 100% supplement to published rate
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Parliament Square, England, England, SW1, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We'll meet at the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square.

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Tour categories
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
632558
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who are interested in British history, politics, and royalty. It's ideal for those who want to explore iconic landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Churchill War Rooms. With a light activity level and wheelchair accessibility, it suits families, seniors, and anyone looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into London's rich heritage.

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