Greater London Trip Overview
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!)
After a city walking tour, board HMS Belfast, 1 of only 3 remaining vessels from the bombardment fleet which supported the Normandy landings.
Start with a 3 hour walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of London. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Head through Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Next, board HMS Belfast, the flagship of bombardment Force E, supporting troops landing at Gold and Juno beaches. Her first target was the German gun battery at La Marefontaine. As a result of HMS Belfast’s bombardment, the battery played no meaningful role in the defence of the beaches.
Your guide will direct you to HMS Belfast from the ending point of the tour. Your guide will NOT board HMS Belfast with you.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!)
After a city walking tour, board HMS Belfast, 1 of only 3 remaining vessels from the bombardment fleet which supported the Normandy landings.
Start with a 3 hour walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of London. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Head through Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Next, board HMS Belfast, the flagship of bombardment Force E, supporting troops landing at Gold and Juno beaches. Her first target was the German gun battery at La Marefontaine. As a result of HMS Belfast’s bombardment, the battery played no meaningful role in the defence of the beaches.
Your guide will direct you to HMS Belfast from the ending point of the tour. Your guide will NOT board HMS Belfast with you.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
Buckingham Palace
St James Palace
Changing of the Guard
Queen Victoria Fountain
Green Park (Royal park)
St James’s Park (Royal Park)
Admiralty Arch
Pall Mall
Trafalgar Square
Whitehall
The Royal Horse Guard
Horse Guard Parade
Downing Street
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square
London Eye
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: HMS Belfast, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2JH England
Enter HMS Belfast, estimated at an hour but stay as long as you want!
Duration: 1 hour
