London Explorer

Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a city that marches to its very own vibrant tune – yours to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers later this evening for dinner to kick-start your grand exploration of London.

Begin with an orientation tour of London alongside your Travel Director. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Then head to St. James’s Palace to watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession. Armed with your travel pass, this afternoon is free for you to explore. You might join an Optional Experience walking through Soho’s backstreets, sampling local favorites and hearing stories of the area’s past. Later, choose another Optional Experience visiting the National Gallery with a Local Specialist who’ll give insight into its most well-known works. Afterwards, there’s time to explore Covent Garden, known for its shops, street performers and food spots.

Spend the day in London at leisure using your travel pass to get around the city. You could visit a museum, browse a local market or explore one of London’s distinctive neighborhoods. If you’d like to venture further afield, perhaps join a full day Optional Experience with a Local Specialist to Oxford and Blenheim Palace, with time to discover one of Oxford’s historic colleges and see the grand birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

This morning, visit Borough Market before enjoying free time in London or joining an optional experience with a Local Specialist to explore St. Paul’s Cathedral. Head to Borough Market where food stalls serve everything from pastries to global street eats. It’s a great spot to try something new or grab a bite while soaking up the atmosphere. Later, you might stroll through Regent’s Park, visit a museum or explore one of the city’s characterful neighborhoods. Don't miss your chance to join an Optional Experience to see a West End theater show, a must while in London.