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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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Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace: A Royal Saga
Explore the lives of the greatest characters in British royal history that have graced these walls living out hidden stories of love and relationships eroded by power and jealousy! Explore with us today two jewels of the crown in English heritage, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace…
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Young Victoria’s London: Windsor Castle & Kensington Palace
In Windsor Castle;We will learn how our exuberant King George IV, transformed the castle into an ostentatious palace,We will marvel at the home of English chivalry and a new Camelot with its sword,We will explore this oldest and the largest inhabited castle in the world,We will see how Monarchs added their own style and ambition…
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Windsor Castle Heathrow Airport Private Layover
The world’s famous, largest and oldest romantic castle is closer than you think!Turn your boring waiting time into a lifetime journey. Let me take you to the world’s oldest inhabitant castle, home of chivalry and the romance. Windsor Castle is only 20 minutes away from Heathrow. Why wait, lets hit it!During your layover:We will explore…
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Windsor Castle | Stonehenge | Bath Private Guided Tour fr. London / Southampton
English heritage is full of wonderful places. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath are the most important landmarks in England. Whether you are a first time visitor or not, this tour gives you the most joy and British culture in our beautiful country. On this tour, you will admire how a castle transforms into a palace.…
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Young Victoria’s London: Windsor Castle & Kensington Palace
In Windsor Castle;We will learn how our exuberant King George IV, transformed the castle into an ostentatious palace,We will marvel at the home of English chivalry and a new Camelot with its sword,We will explore this oldest and the largest inhabited castle in the world,We will see how Monarchs added their own style and ambition…
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Monarch’s London: Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace
Explore the lives of the greatest characters in British royal history that have graced these walls living out hidden stories of love and relationships eroded by power and jealousy!Explore two jewels of the crown in English heritage, the Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace today with me…
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2-Day Edinburgh Tour by Rail with Accommodation, Edinburgh Castle & Bus Tour
Highlights of the day:• Reserved seats on Trains to/from Edinburgh • Admission to Edinburgh Castle• Open top bus tour• Accommodation at a centrally located 3* hotel• First Class (optional extra) includes refreshments served at your seat
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Windsor Castle Heathrow Airport Private Layover
The world’s famous, largest and oldest romantic castle is closer than you think! Turn your boring waiting time into a lifetime journey. Let me take you to the world’s oldest inhabited castle, home of chivalry and the romance. Windsor Castle is only 20 minutes away from Heathrow. Why wait, lets hit it! During your layover:…
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Private International Relations and Politics One Week Program in London
A multicultural city like London requires a program like English + International Relations and Politics Pre-University Program. International students come from more than 200 different countries every year, making London a global, vibrant and diverse city. This is your turn to keep your career moving in the capital of the world. Our English + International…
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Classic Scotland Tour
These are driver guided tours.with a very experienced driver guide.The cost of the tour is based on each day Ex history teachers.These attractions are some of the most interesting in the country.We will also stop for lunch at a quaint English pub. The tours are flexible.fun and knowledgeable.These are 5 day tours or 10 day…
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Day Trip to Edinburgh with Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry
You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am with your printed train tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11:22am. Please print all tickets for both your return rail journey and attraction tickets. Highlights of the day:• Return train…
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8 Day London Junior Kings and Queens Private English Course
Junior Kings & Queens English Course in London is for our little Queens and Kings. That’s right! This English culture course is specially designed for juniors who want to learn about Royal British traditions and manners. This course is also the perfect combination of Royal-oriented activities in London and their English curriculum at their English…
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Scotland, Edinburgh, the Highlands 3 Days Private Tour from London
Tonight, we will drive you up to magical The Highlands. Your tour starts in London by midnight followed by an overnight journey to Edinburgh. The Highlands is the epitome of Scotland. Big skies, sparkling countryside, great food, friendly people and the Scottish Highlands. A natural playground that begs to be explored, with the finest and…
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3-Day Edinburgh Tour from London by train
Come with us north of the border to the wonderful country of Scotland. Make the most of two nights accommodation in central Edinburgh, a guided tour of the city and a chance to travel to the stunning Scottish Highlands to visit mysterious Loch Ness and the magnificent mountain scenery of Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor. This fully…
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The Crown Netflix TV London and Windsor Castle Full Day Private Tour
Windsor Castle is Britain’s most important landmark and the home of this magnificent romantic chivalry is the great inspiration of Netflix’s The Crown series. We can understand some fictitious an overly dramatized context of the world-famous TV series and presumably one of the best ways to understand the true stories and events related to monarchs…
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Windsor Castle Stonehenge Oxford Private Day Tour from London
This tour is a combination of the best trio of English heritage today. Your tour commences with magnificent Windsor Castle, on a rock a hundred feet above the Thames and can be seen from kilometres away, is the Queen’s favourite residence. The State Apartments and St George’s Chapel that is the Order of the Garter’s…
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The Crown Netflix TV London and Windsor Castle Full Day Private Tour
Windsor Castle is Britain’s most important landmark and the home of this magnificent romantic chivalry is the great inspiration of Netflix’s The Crown series. We can understand some fictitious an overly dramatized context of the world-famous TV series and presumably one of the best ways to understand the true stories and events related to monarchs…
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Day Tour From London By Train
Meeting outside Kings Cross Station In London we will get the Express train to Newcastle Upon Tyne, a Roman city which later featured heavily in wars with Scotland. Its many fine buildings largely a legacy of the Industrial Revolution and its famed coal and shipbuilding industries. Known around its world for its beer and bridges…
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Greenwich River Cruise Tour
One of the greatest ways to reach Greenwich is riverboat services on the River Thames. Our tour starts in Westminster Pier where you can take beautiful pictures of Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye, Royal Festival Hall and Scotland Yard. By gliding through the Thames, you will encounter the most important Landmarks of London…
Explore Edinburgh Castle on a time-saving skip-the-line walking tour or delve into the history of this iconic fortress on a private tour. See the room where the macabre 15th-century Black Dinner took place; admire the Stone of Destiny; take a photo with the massive Mons Meg cannon; visit the room where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to King James IV; and find mysterious graffiti left behind by prisoners of war.
Many Edinburgh city tours also include a visit to the castle, whether you want to explore by private mini-bus, vintage taxicab, or on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Things to know before you go
- Edinburgh Castle is a must-see for history buffs and first-time visitors to the city.
- Plan to spend anywhere from two hours to a full day exploring the castle.
- Visitors are subject to bag searches, and storage is not available for large personal items such as backpacks, luggage, and strollers.
- Photographs are not allowed inside the Scottish National War Memorial or the Scottish Crown Jewel exhibit.
- Parts of the castle may not be accessible to wheelchair users.
How to get there
Edinburgh Castle is located atop Castle Rock in the Old Town. Parking is difficult in this part of Edinburgh, so the easiest way to get there is on foot from the Royal Mile, by public transport, or on a guided tour. The city’s primary train and bus terminal (Edinburgh Waverley) is within walking distance of the castle.
When to get there
The castle is open year-round and is busiest in summer. Arrive early to avoid crowds at this popular visitor attraction and plan to visit the Crown Jewels first, as lines form quickly and can take over an hour to get through. Afternoon visitors can enjoy the daily firing of the “one-o’clock gun,” while August travelers can sometimes see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performing just outside the castle walls.
Best photo spots in Edinburgh Castle
The castle’s sweeping Old Town city views are no coincidence—its hilltop position was carefully chosen to protect the city. For great views and equally great photographs, head to the windows near the row of cannons along Half Moon Battery, the grated overlooks across from the military prison, or St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving part of the castle. Keep in mind that photography is not allowed at the Scottish National War Museum.