London tours
A guided tour of London is the best way of making sure nothing in this, City of the World, is missed.
A London tour is possibly the best way to see the most sought after tourist destination in the world. London offers the most historic sites, the trendiest nightlife, the best shopping, and the best theatre district known to man. Unlike its counterparts, Paris and New York, London has everything in one central location. Most of the action takes place on the north shore of the River Thames, in an area where anything the discerning visitor could ask for is only a stone‘s throw away.
Since London is so highly congested, the best way to see the sites is by taking a tour. London tours come in many styles: walking tours, guided tours, coach tours, train tours, helicopter tours, river cruises and even the celebrated Duck tour. One can choose to take a day tour, a night tour or an overnight tour. Like it’s said, London has it all!.
Duck Tours
This is an extraordinary and fun way to see the attractions in London. The amphibious vehicles leave from County Hall, and drive past a number of London landmarks. On to the slipway at Vauxhall, where the frog takes a plunge into the River Thames for the water bound part of the tour. Expert guides comment on every site along the way of this 70 minute tour, with some interesting facts about the vehicle too. Originally used for D-Day landings, the vehicles known as DUKWS, have been enhanced and modernly refurbished causing them to be renamed frogs.
Day Tours by train
London offers a wide variety of train tours starting at £75.00 adult, and £40.00 for children. The majesty of London and the surrounding areas, can be visited in comfort by train. Train tours are broken down by area, and offer the traveler the splendor of London without sore feet.
Coach tours
Coach tours are probably the best and most popular way to see London. With departures taking place at various points, its only a short jaunt from any hotel. As varied as the departure points, are the type of coach tours available. Rates start at £28.00 for adults, £23.00 for children.
Private tours
Private guided tours can last from three hours to 7 hours. Vehicles range from medium sized autos, seating 2, to large SUVs with capacity for 7, or an Omnibus with area for 11. Rates range from £185.00 for 2 on a three hour tour, up to £750.00 for 11 on a seven hour tour.