DAY TOURS IN LONDON

A full day discovering the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover.…

A full day discovering the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover.
Included Highlights
Private viewing of Leeds Castle - before the crowds
Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral
Opportunity for lunch in Canterbury*
See the White cliffs of Dover
First-class luxury Motorcoach and the Services of a professional Blue Badge guide.


Leeds Castle
Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian.

Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world' and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. We will take you in before the doors open to the public, to experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquility. There will also be time to explore the castle grounds where you will find the ' Lady Baillie Garden' with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.


Canterbury Cathedral
Traveling through Kent, the county known as the 'Garden of England', we make our way to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral. This magnificent Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. The central 'Bell Harry Tower' dates back to 1498, and the crypt to the 11th Century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170 and there will also be time to explore the narrow streets of Canterbury. There will be an opportunity for lunch in Canterbury.

Dover
We continue our tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where you'll see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.

* Lunch not included in the tour price

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Returns to London at approx 6.30 pm

Pink Floyd were a band of two cities - the ancient, medieval university city of Cambridge, and the UK’s capital of London. Ba…

Pink Floyd were a band of two cities - the ancient, medieval university city of Cambridge, and the UK’s capital of London. Band members Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour were raised in Cambridge, and many of their Cambridge friends, including girlfriends, roadies and album cover designers Storm Thorgerson and ‘Po’ Powell, became part of the Pink Floyd extended creative family. In London they met up with Nick Mason and Rick Wright, while students, and here they forged the unique Pink Floyd sound against the backdrop of the late ‘60’s counter-culture and succeeding decades.

This great tour combines the two and gives you a chance to see one of England’s most attractive and historic cities and parts of London you’d otherwise not see, while exploring the Floyd’s heritage. In Cambridge you’ll see the early homes of Gilmour, Waters and Barrett, their schools and colleges, early gig sites and important reference points like ‘Granchester Meadows’ and Syd’s last home. You’ll also be getting a guided tour of the historic city and university! Then to London where, this afternoon, in neighbourhood such as Notting Hill Gate, Islington, Hampstead and Highgate, you’ll see such sites as the Floyd’s own Britannia Row studios, the school that provided the schoolkids choir on ‘The Wall’, the Regents Street Polytechnic where the band was formed, various band member’s London homes, the famed ‘Animals’ front cover location, ‘Ally Pally’ and UFO club sites, and Abbey Road recording studios!

During the day you get the full history of the band from your knowledgeable rock guide and, of course, a day listening to rare, obscure and well-known Floyd music.

Days of Operation:

Mondays, from 8.30am to approx. 6pm, April 1 to
October 31, 2012.

No tours between 26 July-12 Aug, 2012 inc. –
London Olympics.

Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre,
17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

This tour covers Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, St John's Wood, Marylebone and the West End.

W…

This tour covers Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, St John's Wood, Marylebone and the West End.

We're touring sites that made the 'Sixties' swinging! See the boutiques, pubs and clubs that made a decade and inspired hundreds of well-known lyrics. For Beatle fans, there's Brian Epstein's flat, Ringo's Kings Road apartment, John and Yoko's first home, Paul's current London home, the studio where the St Pepper's cover was shot, Apple Office and boutique, EMI, Mason's Yard, where the 'Mop Tops' the played their last ever live gig and lots more other Beatle and related landmarks. And, YES, you do get to walk across that famed ABBEY ROAD crossing!

The tour also covers where Geldof conceived Band Aid and Live Aid, where and how the Sex Pistols was formed, the Clash's neighbourhood, also home to Bob Marley. There are heaps of sites to please Pink Floyd fans. We pass the homes of Freddie Mercury, Bowie, Bolan, Jimmy Page, Macca, Clapton, Van Morrison, to name a few and see where Jimi Hendix died. You never know who you might see in passing! For Stones fans there's the legendary Edith Grove apartment, various of Jagger's houses, the 'Sticky Fingers' restaurant. All this plus studios, record company offices, gig sites, secluded hotels favoured by the stars, album cover locations and story, after story, after story from your informed rock guide.

Days of Operation:
Summer - April 1 to October 31st
Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri, from 2pm to 5.15pm,
Winter - November 1 to March 31
Sat, Sun & Wed only, 1pm to 4.15pm,

Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre,
17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

Day Trip from London to the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and most popular tourist destination.
Included Hig…

Day Trip from London to the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and most popular tourist destination.
Included Highlights
Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
Sightseeing open-top tour of Edinburgh
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
A free city map and information guide


Edinburgh
The train from London's King Cross Station arrives at the Royal City of Edinburgh at around 11.30. Right by the station you board the open-top sightseeing bus where you'll get a bird's-eye view of this majestic city! The hop-on hop-off ticket allows you the freedom to leave and re-join the bus as often as you like.

You will see the Old Town quarter, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, the gloriously intricate Scott Monument, the Palace of Holyrood House and the brand new Scottish Parliament building. You might want to wander through the cobbled city centre streets or stroll along Princes Street checking out the tartan, whisky and shortbreads that have made Scotland famous! Your tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle.

The train back to London leaves Edinburgh in the late afternoon returning to London's King's Cross at around 10.20pm.

* This tour is unescorted

* Please note - Once booked, this tour is non-refundable.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Tour Starts: 06:30 am Kings Cross Station - Meet the Evan Evans representative outside the information booth on the main concourse.
Returns: Approximately 10:20 pm Kings Cross Station.

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Our professiona…

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Free hotel pick-up at central hotels (zone 1)

Our professional cabbie will come and collect you from your hotel and then take you on a magical journey through London, passing Gringott's bank, Leadenhall market and the river Thames that Harry flew along on his broomstick, in the Order of the Phoenix . Harry flies above Westminster Palace on his way to Grimmauld Place, both of which you will see, before arriving at the Third Hand bookshop, where Potter met Gilroy Lockhart, his future tutor. The tour continues to Brockdale Bridge , as featured in the Prisoner of Azkaban, where the treble decker night bus squeezes past the two oncoming red buses. Then we’ll see the Leaky Cauldron and stroll through Diagon Alley where the wizards meet, drink and buy their books, owls and Nimbus 2000 broomsticks. The alley is also home to Ollivanders where Harry buys his Phoenix wand. No tour would be complete without a visit to the entrance of the Ministry of Magic, where Arthur Weasley takes Harry to the disappearing phone box. You’ll also see the Millennium Bridge , as featured in the Half Blood Prince. Finally we visit King Cross Station where Harry and Ron first meet and then disappear through the brick wall at Platform 9 ¾! Plus you’ll see St Pancras station over which Ron and Harry fly in their blue Ford Anglia. All this and much more in one of London's best selling tours.

Tour duration: 2.5 hours. Departs 9:30am, 2:00pm, 7:30pm

Discover the world of Beatrix Potter on a day trip from London to the Scenic Lake District.

Included Highlights
…

Discover the world of Beatrix Potter on a day trip from London to the Scenic Lake District.

Included Highlights
Round-trip Train tickets to Lake District National Park with reserved seats
scenic Lake cruise
visit medieval Hawkshead village
visit to Hill Top (home of Beatrix Potter)
Wray Castle, overlooking Lake Windermere
Afternoon tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel, once home to Beatrix Potter


Meet the Evan Evans representative at Euston Station to collect your tickets and itinerary for the day, then enjoy a relaxing train journey to Oxenholme in the spectacular Lake District National Park.

On arrival at Oxenholme you will be met by a local guide, who will take you on a tour of the Lake District. Enjoy a spectacular cruise on Lake Coniston and visit the medieval village of Hawkshead, an enchanting combination of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. We make our way to Hill Top Farm, home of Beatrix Potter and the inspiration for so many of her characters. Then to Wray Castle, built in 1840 in the Gothic Revival style and where Beatrix Potter enjoyed several holidays as a child. The grounds of the castle offer splendid views over Lake Windermere.

A highlight of the visit to the Lake District is afternoon tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel, once home to Beatrix Potter.

You will be taken back to Oxenholme Station for the train back to London.

* Please note this tour is unescorted to and from the Lake District.

* Please note - Once booked, this tour is non-refundable.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 31 October
Tour Starts: 08:00 am - Euston Station - Meet the Evan Evans representative outside the main ticket office.
Return time: 9:25 pm - Euston Station.

Spend a day exploring one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Included Highlights
Private Car Transfer from your ce…

Spend a day exploring one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Included Highlights
Private Car Transfer from your central London Hotel to St Pancras International
Round trip tickets on Eurostar, with seat reservations
Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour of Paris including a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower
Cruise on the River Seine
Information pack with a souvenir map of Paris


We will collect you by private car from your Central London Hotel, for the short journey to St Pancras Station. Here you will meet the Evan Evans representative, who will give you your tickets and information pack. Once you board the train all you need to do is sit back and relax, arriving into Paris in just 2 hours and 15 minutes!

On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord, you will be met by our Paris representative who will take you to the coach to begin a fascinating day in Paris. You will see Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the famous left bank. Then to the Eiffel Tower for the most spectacular views of this magical city, followed by a cruise on the famous River Seine. The afternoon is free for lunch, or maybe a visit to the Louvre. Your ticket allows you to continue on the hop-on, hop-off bus if you wish to explore more of Paris.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – During the busy summer months of May, June, July and September the queues for the Eiffel Tower can be up to 3 hours. Unfortunately it is not possible to pre-book tickets. As an alternative, your guide may suggest a visit to the Louvre Museum; you will still see the Eiffel Tower and have time for photographs.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily except Sundays
Tour Starts: 6:00 am - Hotel pick up and transfer to Eurostar Terminal, St Pancras Station - meet the Evan Evans representative at the Group Welcome Desk.
Returns: Approximately 10:30 pm - Eurostar Terminal, St Pancras Station.

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2-5 Passengers
Free hotel pick-up at central hotels (zone 1)

In the autumn o…

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Free hotel pick-up at central hotels (zone 1)

In the autumn of 1888, a number of brutal murders took place in Whitechapel, which were to shock the world and terrorise the streets of London for years. Our Ripperologist will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the East End of London where you will hear about the horrific murders that remain unsolved to this day. There will be time to leave the black cab and walk through the cobbled alleys and see the murder sites. You will be told of the gruesome way the women were murdered, and introduced to the suspects including leather apron, the Jewish Boot finisher, George Chapman, and Francis Tumblety, the Irish-American who had recently discovered his wife had made her fortune from prostitution. Come and decipher the clues yourself!

Tour duration: 3 hours. Departs 9:30am, 2:00pm, 7:30pm

A full day tour to Oxford and Cambridge, the most famous university towns in England.
Included Highlights
Walking Tour …

A full day tour to Oxford and Cambridge, the most famous university towns in England.
Included Highlights
Walking Tour of Oxford, 'City of Dreaming Spires'
See the Bodleian Library
Visit Christ church college, where Harry Potter was filmed
Walking tour of Cambridge
See the Bridge of Sighs and take a guided tour of the King's College chapel
First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Blue Badge guide


Oxford
We begin our day travelling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires,' whose hushed courtyards have inspired generations of scholars including Bill Clinton and writers, Lewis Carroll who wrote 'Alice in Wonderland', C.S. Lewis who wrote 'Chronicles of Narnia' and the immortal J.R.R. Tolkein, author of 'Lord of the Rings'. On the walking tour you'll visit Christ Church college, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed, see the Bodleian Library and the picture-perfect college courtyards for which Oxford is justifiably famous.

Cambridge
Cambridge is a wonderful mixture of the everyday and the extraordinary, a living city that has shaped history and today reflects the best of historic and contemporary life. It was the inspiration for Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and many of the Monty Python gang. We will have a guided tour of the magnificent chapel of Kings College, founded in 1441, and a fascinating walking tour of a city filled with beautiful buildings and historical quirks, including the famous 'Bridge of Sighs'.

Days of Operation
Departures May to September

Days of operation: Tuesday and Saturday
May to September
Returns to London at approx 7.00 pm

"Select" Sightseeing - A Full Day escorted Tour to magnificent Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient and mysterious Stonehen…

"Select" Sightseeing - A Full Day escorted Tour to magnificent Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient and mysterious Stonehenge, with a walking tour of Georgian Bath.
Included Highlights
Orientation tour of Salisbury, see Salisbury Cathedral
Stop at Stonehenge
Free walking tour of Georgian Bath
Options for interior visits to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Salisbury
Journey west in style to the beautiful city of Salisbury and its 750 year-old cathedral with a 404 ft spire, the tallest in England. This magnificent and historic building is an international symbol of Christianity and a world-class heritage attraction.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
An interior visit of the Cathedral to see the Magna Carta, the Chapter House and the oldest working clock in Europe, dating back to 1386.*
or
Free time to explore the city, Market Square and the traditional shops; perhaps wander by the beautiful houses and gardens of Cathedral Close.

Stonehenge
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, cloaked forever in intense debate over its purpose. It is the focal point in a landscape filled with pre-historic ceremonial structures, now a World Heritage Site.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Benefit from an audio-guide tour of Stonehenge. You'll learn about the spiritual importance of the stones and early legends of King Arthur and Merlin.*
or
Light refreshments are available from the Stonehenge Kitchen, and the souvenir shop stocks a unique range of gift ideas and souvenirs.

Bath
This beautiful Georgian city has some of the richest ancient history in Britain, and much of the most stunning architecture in Europe. See elegant honey-coloured crescents, beautiful Georgian squares and the delightful scenery along the banks of the River Avon. You'll enjoy views of the famous Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey, known locally as 'The Lantern of the West'.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Visit the Roman Baths to see the magnificent temple and bathing complex, still flowing with thermal water from its original source, and walk along ancient Roman pavements.*
or
A free walking tour of the city following in the footsteps of Jane Austen. Pass Bath Abbey and the elegant shopping area around Milsom Street.

* Please Note: Admission costs are not included in any of the "Select" Sightseeing tours, but there is an option to purchase from your guide.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily
Returns to London at approx 7.00 pm