London Sightseeing 3 hrs

Departure Point Southampton Airport Pick-Up: Our professional driver will be present in the arrivals hall 25 minutes after your flight has landed allowing sufficient time for immigration and baggage collection. You will be greeted with a personalised sign displaying your full name for easy identification. Southampton Cruise Terminal Pick-Up: Our professional driver will be present at the cruise terminal at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time He will be waiting at the cruise arraivals hall holding a personalised sign with your name to ensure the meeting point is easily identifiable Southampton Hotel Pick-Up: Our professional driver will meet you at the scheduled time at your hotel lobby. Return Details Kindly advise let us of your preferred drop-off location within the London area. Duration 9 hours - 12 hours Languages Available Printed guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Marble Arch London Cumberland Gate Hyde Park (north-east corner)The Marble Arch is a triumphal arch designed by the architect John Nash and carried out between 1827 and 1830. It was originally constructed as part of King George IV’s scheme to develop Buckingham House into Buckingham Palace.Based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome the marble-faced arch with its bronze gates was to form a grand entrance on the east side of the palace and was envisaged as a memorial to Britain’s victories against Napoleonic France.The arch is covered with sculptures on the north side by Sir Richard Westmacott and on the south by EH Baily. These were added when the arch was dismantled and erected in its present position in 1851 at Cumberland Gate. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Buckingham Palace Spur Road London Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the monarch the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry.During the Changing the Guard ceremony also known as ‘Guard Mounting’ one detatchment of troops takes over from another. The King’s Guard is made up of the St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace detachments. The New Guard who during the course of the ceremony become The King’s Guard march to Buckingham Palace from Wellington Barracks with musical accompaniment.The ceremony usually takes place weather permitting at 11.00 on Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday and at 15:00 on Tuesday Thursday Saturday Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Westminster Abbey 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary London The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Big Ben Parliament Square Elizabeth Tower - Palace of Westminster London Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet.Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster.Here we tell Big Ben's historic story in words and images. It's a rich tale of drama intrigue and politics. Discover why it was built the engineers and clockmakers who created this horological masterpiece and the incredible efforts being made to restore Big Ben to its former glory even exceed it. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road London An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year. Within the Bridge's iconic structure and magnificent Victorian Engine rooms the Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best way of exploring the most famous bridge in the world! Come learn about this incredible feat of Victorian engineering discover how the Bridge is raised and enjoy stunning panoramic views across London from your high-level walkways 42 metres above the River Thames. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Tower of London London The Tower of London is a 1 000 year old castle that protects the Crown Jewels. Throughout its long history it was a secure fortress a royal palace and an infamous prison. Kings and queens demonstrated their power from here shaping society and influencing your world. Today within the walls of this mighty fortress you can see the spectacular displays of the Jewel House the Tower’s Mint and the Royal Armouries (including the armours of Henry VIII). Meet the Yeoman Warders who have guarded this castle for centuries and the Tower’s symbolic guardians – the Ravens. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Horizon 22 22 Bishopsgate London LONDON'S HIGHEST FREE VIEWING PLATFORMLocated on Level 58 your viewing platform offers