DAY TOURS IN LONDON

"Select" Sightseeing - A full day to discover the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and the Whi…

"Select" Sightseeing - A full day to discover the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and the White Cliffs of Dover.
Included Highlights
See fairytale Leeds Castle and its beautiful Gardens
Visit Canterbury and see the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral
See the White Cliffs of Dover
Option for inside visits to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral
Opportunity for lunch in Canterbury*
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Leeds Castle
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.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
The chance to explore inside the castle - step back in time and see how royalty lived all those years ago.
or
Wander around the 500 acre fortification, see the gardens and aviary and have time to visit the gift shop.

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.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
The opportunity to explore the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, the most important church in the Anglican faith.
or
Enjoy a walking tour of this fascinating mediaeval city, with its maze of cobbled streets.

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 of Dover standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.

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

Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Returns to London at approximately 7:00 pm

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In the autumn o…

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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

Meet the Evan Evans rep at Euston Station to collect your tickets then your day begins with a relaxing train journey to the Histori…

Meet the Evan Evans rep at Euston Station to collect your tickets then your day begins with a relaxing train journey to the Historic City of Liverpool. Stroll the waterfront and Albert Dock, visit the Beatles Story where you can experience the most sensational story the pop world has ever known, take the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ a two hour tour of Beatles sites including their homes, schools, birthplaces, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and many other magnificent spots ending at the Cavern Club. Return to London by rail. Includes entrances, city map and information booklet.

Days of Operation:

Monday to Saturday.
Tour departs 6:30 am - Euston Station, outside main ticket office. Returns to London 9:10pm - Euston Station

This fantastic full-day tour is a must for fans of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Who, Deep Purple, Queen, Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac…

This fantastic full-day tour is a must for fans of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Who, Deep Purple, Queen, Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Marc Bolan, Clapton, Page, Thin Lizzy, the legendary Yardbirds and many, many more.

Just a short ride to the west of London lie some of the city’s prettiest neighbourhoods, sitting beside the rolling river Thames. Here we find the cradle of British rock ‘n’ roll and the locations used for dozens of rock videos, including all of the Beatle films and videos. As we take our ticket to ride through Ealing, Richmond, Twickenham, Barnes, Shepherds Bush, we visit near legendary sites where British Rock was nurtured; the Ealing Blues Club (southern versions of Liverpool’s Cavern Club); Richmond’s ‘Crawdaddy Club’, birthplace of the Stones; Eel Pie Island, where amongst others a young Eric Clapton learned his trade; and the Who’s ‘Mod’ club, ‘The Goldhawk’. We include lots of present and past stars’ homes, including those of Jagger, Townsend, members of Queen, and Deep Purple’s original communal house.You’ll visit famed recording studios and rehearsal rooms (including where ‘Deep Purple in Rock’ and ‘Tommy’ were rehearsed) and see where Marshall amps originated. We’ll visit the shrine to Marc Bolan beside the tree that took his life. Throughout our day we make full use of our DVD playing facilities to help recreate some famous scenes and be reminded of historic performances. Beatle fans will enjoy putting themselves in the picture at the historic home and gardens where the Fab Four shot the Paperback Writer/ Rain video (used on the Ed Sullivan show), where Ringo walked along the banks of the river Thames in ‘Hard Day’s Night’, and where the lads entered the famed, four front doors from ‘Help’. In all, we include approaching 100 top rock sites and, of course, fill you in on the history of the bands!

Long-suffering partners who are ‘dragged along’ will also enjoy their day, seeing some marvelous riverside locations, and even a famed historic house! Unlike the Stones we guarantee you’ll get satisfaction!

Days of Operation:

Dates & Price on request

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

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

A fascinating day out to three of our national treasures, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.
Included Highlights…

A fascinating day out to three of our national treasures, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.
Included Highlights
Entrance to Windsor Castle and a tour of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel
Visit the ancient circle of Stonehenge
Panoramic Tour of Georgian Bath
Visit the famous Roman Baths
First-class luxury Motorcoach and the services of a professional Blue-Badge guide


Windsor Castle
Built high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. We visit the magnificent State Apartments*, still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the fourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of kings and queens, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.

Stonehenge
Clouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most important prehistoric site in England, but beyond its archaeological significance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance. Early legends link it with Merlin and King Arthur, but over the last hundred years the midsummer sunrise has attracted pagan groups and followers of the Ancient Order of Druids.


Bath
We also visit the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and take you on a panoramic tour of some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the sacred spring - the waters were believed to have healing properties and attracted visitors from across the Roman Empire.

*Viewing at Windsor Castle is restricted on Sundays. On rare occasions the State Apartments may be closed and we will visit Queen Mary's Dolls House and St Georges Chapel.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily
Returns to London at approx 8.00 pm

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

Explore London …

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

Explore London in a traditional black taxi for a personalised tour with your professional driver-guide. The tour departs and returns to your hotel and you decide where you would like to visit. Alternatively let your cabbie suggest an itinerary for you that takes in all the highlights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and much much more. There will also be time for an optional walking tour and to stop for photos souvenirs.

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

PLUS...LUNCH AT HARRODS...
Tour duration: 2 hours - followed by lunch at Harrods. Departs 10:00am
ADULT $150 CHILD: $135 WHOLE TAXI: $460 (up to 5 persons)

PLUS...AFTERNOON TEA AT HARRODS...
Tour duration: 2 hours - followed by afternoon tea at Harrods. Departs 2:30pm
ADULT $150 CHILD: $135 WHOLE TAXI: $460 (up to 5 persons)
(Please remember to dress sharply for this unique experience)

"Select" Sightseeing - A full day tour to medieval Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and the Enchanting Cotswolds.
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"Select" Sightseeing - A full day tour to medieval Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and the Enchanting Cotswolds.
Included Highlights
See Warwick Castle, with option for interior visit
Visit Stratford uPon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare
Drive through the enchanting Cotswolds
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Warwick Castle
Visit the magnificent medieval Warwick Castle, most of whose amazing towers and ramparts are still intact. Warwick Castle will take you back through its 1,000 year history as you enter over the footbridge to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony.


EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Warwick Castle is England's finest example of a medieval castle. Stroll through the castle's delightful and lovingly tendered gardens, visit the Tussaud's waxworks, or if you're feeling brave, visit the castle's spine-chilling dungeons.*
or
Enjoy a free walking tour of Warwick and let our guide show you some of the fine old buildings for which the town is so famous.

The Cotswolds
Steeped in history and heritage, the area of England known as the Cotswolds is a charming blend of cottages with honey-coloured walls and thatched roofs, market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills ('wolds') that are so typically English in character.

Stratford upon Avon
We then travel through the rolling Warwickshire hills to Stratford upon Avon, a market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden made famous for being the birthplace of the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Visit the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare, a half-timbered house that has been carefully furnished to recreate the interiors of his childhood.*
or
Enjoy a free walking tour of Stratford upon Avon, where Shakespeare became known as the world's greatest playwright.

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

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Returns to London at approximately 7:00 pm

It hardly seems credible but 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band. Whether yo…

It hardly seems credible but 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band. Whether you’re a long-time follower, or newly come to the band and want to know and understand the history and tradition, this is the tour for you!

Our tour offers a great way to see parts of London you’d not otherwise get to; it’s sightseeing with a difference! London suburbs visited include Twickenham, Richmond and Ealing, Chelsea, central London and Soho. We discover the earliest roots of the band members and follow them through the early years. You’ll see Edith Grove, the first apartment shared by Brian, Mike and Keith, and also a number of their later solo ‘pads’; where Mick lived with Marianne, Bianca and Jerry, Keith with Anita and where Brian was ‘busted’. Locations for seminal events are explored; where Bill and Charlie were auditioned, where Mick first played at the Ealing Blues Club, the sites of the Crawdaddy Clubs, the Hyde Park gig, recording studios and management offices, locations for Mick’s film ‘Performance’ and their first gigs sites. You’ll see the location of their first recording sessions and hear the stories behind some of their most memorable songs like ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’, ‘Street Fighting Man’ and ‘I’m a Man’. See where Mick couldn’t always get what he wanted! You’ll see where famed publicity shots and album covers were taken and learn about the darker side to their history; the drug busts, the girlfriends, the deaths.

There are over 50 Stones-related sites on this fully-guided, comprehensive tour, including ‘Bill Wyman’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ restaurant with its unique and unsurpassed collection of memorabilia.

Throughout our day we make full use of our DVD and CD playing facilities to watch and listen to historic performances. And with an expert Rolling Stones guide to accompany you throughout, you can expect a memorable day of historical information and fun!

Days of Operation
8.30am to 6pm.
Tour runs on first Friday of every month:
May 4 / Jun 8 / Jul 6 / Aug no tour / Sep 7 / Oct 5

Lunch at ‘Sticky Fingers’ not included in the
tour cost

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

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

"Select" Sightseeing - Full Day escorted Tour to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and the picturesque Cots…

"Select" Sightseeing - Full Day escorted Tour to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and the picturesque Cotswolds.
Included Highlights
See Blenheim Palace, tour the Gardens with an option to visit the Palace State Rooms
Panoramic tour of the Enchanting Cotswolds
Visit the villages of Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water and Great Tew
Option for lunch in one of the pretty Cotswolds villages
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. the stunning State Rooms are brimming with priceless works of art and magnificent tapestries. The Palace is still inhabited today by the Duke of Marlborough. The Gardens are set in over 754 hectares of land with an exquisite water garden.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Entrance to Blenheim Palace State Rooms where their own guide will bring the history of these fabulous palace to life.*
or
A walking tour of the gardens of Blenheim Palace where you will see the Marlborough Maze and the stunning fountains of the water gardens.

The Cotswolds
This region of outstanding natural beauty is characterised by attractive small towns and thatched villages of yellow Cotswold stone made prosperous by the historic wool trade. You'll visit Great Tew, where the traditional post office and local pub give the village an atmosphere of times gone by.

With a variety of different villages there is something to see around every corner of the The Cotswolds. The magnificent high street in Burford slopes gently away to the bridge that crosses the River Windrush, while the village of Bibury was described by William Morris as the 'prettiest village' in the Cotswolds.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
The Cotswolds have some of the prettiest villages in England, why not take pleasure in a delicious lunch at a typical country pub.*
or
Enjoy free time to explore a beautiful Cotswolds village with quaint shops and pretty thatched cottages.

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

Days of Operation
Departures May to September

Days of operation: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
(May to September)
Returns to London at approx 7.00 pm

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.