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Sights and Sounds of London on Christmas Day with Sung Eucharist at St Paul’s
Sights & Sounds is an exhilarating panoramic tour of London. Sit back and enjoy the ambience of London whilst your guide provides an interesting, informed commentary, bringing alive the history and traditions of this great city. You will see many famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar…
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Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour
We will see 15 of London’s most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour!After the walking tour : Visit Kew Gardens. Unlock the amazing power of plants and fungi. Visit the world-leading botanic gardens.It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the…
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4 Hour Tour London Highlights with Private Tour Guide
Luxury transport with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides who know London better than anyone.We offer guides and tours for every occasion to ensure you have a great experience during your stayin London.
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Cruise on the Thames River with Hotel Pick Up
London offers a great public transportation system to commuters as well as tourists who visit the city. The greatest point is that transportation on the river, which has been used for almost 2000 years from Roman times, like the sightseeing buses in every major capital cities of the world, London sightseeing cruises offer you a…
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Private Tour : See 30+ Top London Sights! Fun Local Guide
See Over 30 London Sights!!We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of Europe’s best-loved city We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where we’ll watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. After witnessing this impressive, traditional…
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Bond with 007 in London – A spy mysteries tour ‘Licensed to Thrill’
London without espionage is like tea without cake. Deceit woven in political conspiracies, thrilling car chases, gadget workshops spewing crazy innovations and double agents with looks to kill. So if you’re a die-hard fan of Ian Fleming, this tour’s “For Your Eyes Only”. Ride the mean streets of London and be part of a glorious…
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London Private Layover Tour from London Gatwick Airport
Welcome to the busiest city in the world! There is always a getaway from the routine, so we are here to take you out of this routine. Meet our guide in the arrival hall, or we will see you once you are out and you can begin to experience magical moments in yesterday’s Londinium, today’s…
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Private Panoramic London Tour in an Iconic London Black Cab
If you are short on time, then this is the perfect way to see all the major sights of London, and get a small taster of what this fantastic city has to offer, all from the comfort of an iconic electric air conditioned London Black Cab, complete with complimentary WiFi, with a qualified tour guide,…
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London for Kids with Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London
During this full day tour, led by a qualified Blue Badge Guide, you will discover all the main highlights of London, as well as going into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, two of the city’s most famous landmarks.Besides seeing some of London’s best known attractions from outside, such as the Houses of Parliament,…
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An Evening in London. Panoramic night Tour by Executive Luxury Vehicle
Panoramic 3 hour tour of London’s lit up landmarks. See the beautiful Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and plenty moreSee London from a unique perspective against the backdrop of the night skyThis London by Night tour will reveal the floodlit splendor of London’s landmarks as dusk falls. When twilight descends upon London, the…
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Thames Lunch Cruise with 2-Course Meal
Combine London’s waterfront sights with a 2-course lunch during a 1.5-hour Thames River sightseeing cruise! While cruising between Tower Pier and Westminster, savor a 2-course lunch with tea or coffee and admire views of London landmarks from the water. Look out for the Shard, the London Eye, Big Ben and more, and purchase drinks from…
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London Private Layover Tour From London Gatwick Airport
Welcome to the busiest city in the world!There is always a getaway from the routine, so we are here to take you out of this routine. Meet me in the arrival hall, or I will see you once you out and it’s the starting time of the magical moments in yesterday’s Londinium, today’s “The City”.Let’s…
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London by Night Private Taxi Tour
London takes on a different kind of splendour and a magical atmosphere when the sun goes down and the lights come on. And there is no better way to explore London by night than in a iconic London taxi. Spend 3 hours with us seeing the very best views of London, feel the atmosphere, watch the people!
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Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace
This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London’s major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London’s history with your Expert Blue Badge Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guard* at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.After the tour, Experience…
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Downton Abbey In London Movie Site Locations (Private Half Day Tour)
Downton Abbey movie location huntA time-travel back to Edwardian London3 HOURS – FROM GBP 225 PER CABDownton Abbey LocationYorkshire may have been the setting for the earlier episodes, but London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings. Remember Lady Edith’s risqué romance with that old smooth-talking magazine editor Michael Gregson?…
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open top bus
Discover London after dark on a 1.5-hour night tour of the city. Traveling by double decker, see top London attractions lit up, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Learn fascinating facts about these legendary landmarks from your expert guide and hear insider tips on exciting places to visit in the capital at…
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London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide
Enjoy a private tour of London’s city center highlights designed for your family and kids. An expert guide will engage both children and parents in a fun and educational itinerary that includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the guards, Downing Street and many other famous sites. The 3-hour walking will also utilize public…
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St Pauls Cathedral & Westminster Walking Tour
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) After a walking tour of the city, explore one of the worlds most iconic cathedrals, St Paul’s Grade I listed building, dedicated to Paul the Apostle.Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of…
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4 Hour Tour Tower Of London and London Eye (With Private Guide)
Luxury chauffeured transport with qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides who have a vast understanding of London. We offer guided tours for every occasion, helping you have a great time in London. If a tour is cancelled 7 days or less before it is scheduled, 50% of the fee is payable. If the tour is cancelled…
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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Remarkable London by Night Tour! This London by Night tour will reveal the floodlit splendour of London’s landmarks as dusk falls. When twilight descends upon London, the attractions of the city become imbued with a certain grandeur. This sweeping, wide–ranging tour will encompass the most distinguished and vibrant areas of this world renowned capital, including…
The best way to see Big Ben is from afar, to appreciate the scale of the 315-foot (96-meter) clock tower while also avoiding crowds nearby. Popular ways to admire the clock include taking a ride on the nearby London Eye or opting for a Thames River cruise. Alternatively, city tours of London—on foot or by hop-on, hop-off bus—typically pass by Big Ben, also stopping at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.
To go inside the Houses of Parliament, arrange an official tour or watch a debate from the public galleries. Big Ben is only accessible to UK residents.
Things to know before you go
- Big Ben is visited on most half- and full-day tours of London, whether on walking, biking, or bus tours.
- Take 10 minutes to admire the statues in Parliament Square, all of which depict famous political figures.
- Guided tours of the Houses of Parliament run most Saturdays, and the public galleries are open when parliament is in session.
- Big Ben is only accessible to UK residents, who must request permission from their local member of parliament to visit.
- Stop by after dark to see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament illuminated.
How to get there
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are located on the north bank of the River Thames, easily accessible from the Westminster underground tube station, which is serviced by the Jubilee, Circle, and District lines. You can also hop off at Waterloo station to wander along the vibrant South Bank, past the London Eye, before crossing Westminster Bridge to reach Big Ben.
When to get there
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are must-sees of London vacations year-round. A particularly great time to visit is on New Year’s Eve, when fireworks light the sky in a riot of color right in front of Big Ben. Be sure to book tickets for the fireworks display well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Why is Big Ben called Big Ben?
The origins of Big Ben, the popular—if not strictly official—name for the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, is a subject of much debate. Some attribute the nickname to Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the Great Bell’s installation, while others give the credit to English heavyweight boxer Benjamin “Big Ben” Caunt. (Also, Big Ben is technically the name of the Great Bell, not the tower as a whole.)