Visite du palais de Buckingham et des joyaux de la Couronne de Londres avec croisière sur la rivière
Description
Découvrez le meilleur de Londres lors de cette merveilleuse visite accompagnée, vous emmenant aux monuments les plus emblématiques de la ville. Commencez votre journée au palais de Buckingham, où vous assisterez à la grandeur de la monarchie britannique et, si le moment est bien choisi, à la célèbre cérémonie de la relève de la garde. Ensuite, rendez-vous à la cathédrale Saint-Paul, chef-d’œuvre emblématique avec une coupole spectaculaire et une histoire de plus de 300 ans. Votre expérience se poursuit jusqu'à la Tour de Londres, classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, où vous découvrirez des histoires de royauté, de prisonniers et de joyaux légendaires de la Couronne. Terminez votre journée par une belle croisière sur la Tamise, offrant une vue panoramique sur l'horizon de la ville en glissant devant des monuments tels que le Shard, le London Eye et les chambres du Parlement.
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Buckingham Palace sert de résidence officielle à Londres à Sa Majesté le Roi, et est l'un des rares palais royaux encore en activité dans le monde aujourd'hui. Chaque été, lorsque le Palais n'est pas utilisé dans sa capacité officielle, les visiteurs peuvent profiter des 19 magnifiques Salles d'apparat qui offrent le cadre pour des occasions cérémonielles et des divertissements officiels par les membres de la famille royale. Les chambres sont meublées avec beaucoup des plus grands trésors de la collection royale, y compris des peintures de Rembrandt, Rubens et Van Dyck, sculpture de Canova, des exemples exquis de porcelaine de Sèvres, et certains des meilleurs meubles anglais et français dans le monde.
La première étape de notre visite est un symbole emblématique de Londres. La construction du chef-d'œuvre de Sir Christopher Wren a pris 35 ans et est aujourd'hui l'une des plus grandes églises du monde. Incroyablement, cette imposante cathédrale à coupole était aussi le plus haut bâtiment de Londres jusque dans les années 1960. Sa construction entre 1675-1710 faisait partie d'un programme de reconstruction après que la cathédrale d'origine située ici a été emportée par le grand incendie de Londres en 1666: Avec pas moins de sept chapelles, d'innombrables statues et de l'art inestimable à l'intérieur, ainsi que la plus grande crypte d'Europe, il y a des trésors historiques et religieux à chaque coin de rue à St Paul.
xplorer presque 1000 ans d'histoire qui a commencé avec la construction d'une forteresse et résidence royale par William Le Conquérant. La longue histoire de 'La Tour' est celle de l'emprisonnement, du meurtre et de l'exécution. La dernière personne exécutée ici date de 1941, et au fil des ans, espions, criminels et même reines ont connu leur fin sanglante par la main du bourreau à la tour. La Tour de Londres abrite également l'inestimable Crown Jewels Collection. Cet étalage scintillant de pierres précieuses et d'or comprend l'étoile d'Afrique, le plus grand diamant taillé au monde, ainsi qu'une collection de couronnes, de robes et d'autres objets de cérémonie. Il serait inapproprié de ne pas mentionner les corbeaux de la tour. La légende dit qu'au moins une demi-douzaine doit rester dans les limites de la tour sinon la monarchie tombera. Combien pouvez-vous repérer lors de votre visite?
Après avoir visité la Tour de Londres, descendez à Tower Pier et sautez sur le prochain bateau disponible pour une merveilleuse croisière sur la Tamise. Profitez d'une vue unique sur le magnifique front de mer de Londres en vous dirigeant vers la jetée de Westminster, à côté des emblématiques chambres du Parlement.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Début de la tournée: 9h15, devant l'entrée de la Galerie du Roi
- Arrivées des visites: env. 17h30, jetée de Westminster
- La partie après-midi de la visite part du 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road à 13h00. (veuillez arriver à 12h45 pour vous enregistrer)
- Transfert entre Buckingham Palace et 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road n'est pas fourni (il est à 10-15 min à pied)
- Pour entrer à Buckingham Palace il y aura un contrôle de sécurité de style aéroport et les sacs de plus de 45cm x 20cm x 30cm ne sont pas autorisés
- Les clients peuvent choisir de faire la croisière fluviale un autre jour et plutôt terminer la visite à la Tour de Londres au lieu de Westminster Pier (Veuillez vérifier la validité du billet de croisière avec le guide touristique)
- La cathédrale Saint-Paul est fermée aux visiteurs le dimanche et lors d'événements spéciaux. Ces jours-là, nous nous arrêterons pour des photos à l'extérieur de la cathédrale Saint-Paul et passerons plus de temps à la Tour de Londres
- Veuillez noter qu'il y a pas mal d'escaliers dans la Tour Blanche à la Tour de Londres, et il n'y a actuellement pas d'accès pour handicapés
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David for the tour guide for this tour. He was very knowledgable, personable and funny. We saw the changing of the guard by walking to a corner spot that David pointed out as being better to see the guards. People start showing up like at 6 or 7 am. The tour started at 9:00 am so you would never get closer engough to see the changing of the guard in front of the castle. We has a street view and were able to see the guards. We also toured the Towers of London and the crown jewels which was very interesting. We chose not to do the river cruise as it was a long day. You can do the river cruise and get on the Eye of London - buy tickets before hand if you want to do this. The cruise tickets were good for several days but the Eye of London was for that day only.
Dear 399tammiec Thank you for your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that David made your tour so enjoyable with his knowledge, personable style, and humor. It’s great that his tips helped you get a fantastic view of the Changing of the Guard and that you enjoyed exploring the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels. Your insights about the river cruise and London Eye are very helpful for future travelers planning their day. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Sheila was an awesome guide with great information and humor as well. Our driver was great too. Everything was on time. We went to Buckingham palace, st Pauls Cathedral, Crown Jewels and ended the day with Thames cruise. EvansEvans did a great job all around. Recommend!
Dear Louawebber, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Sheila’s engaging information and sense of humor made the day so memorable. It is also wonderful to know that your driver contributed to a smooth and timely experience. We are glad that you enjoyed visiting Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Crown Jewels, and finishing with the Thames cruise. Your kind recommendation will be shared with Sheila and the team, who will be thrilled to hear your comments. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours
The palace tour was fine. Mtg. Pt. was right next to the entrance. Alot of time before next tour. The bus trips to St. Paul's Cathedral and then the Tower of London had drop offs too far from entrance. This caused a lot of delays with the varied walking ability of the group. By the time we got in and out of the Tower it was really late for the cruise and sprinkling. We were given vouchers to use later, but due to our schedule, we never got to use them. Our guide, and general planning on this trip needs improved.
Dear ThomasD_D, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with Evan Evans Tours. We truly value guest feedback as it helps us continually improve the quality of our tours and services. We are pleased to hear that the Palace tour met your expectations and that the meeting point was convenient. However, we regret that the remainder of your day did not proceed as smoothly as intended. We acknowledge your concerns regarding the walking distances from the drop-off points at St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Accessibility and the varying walking abilities of our guests are important considerations, and we are currently reviewing our drop-off logistics to better accommodate all guests, especially in areas where access is limited due to traffic or regulations. We are also sorry to hear that timing delays impacted your ability to enjoy the river cruise and that, due to your schedule, the provided vouchers could not be used. While the vouchers are offered as a flexible alternative, we understand the disappointment in not being able to use them during your stay. Your comments regarding the tour planning and guide performance have been noted and will be shared with our operations and training teams for review. It is our goal to ensure that all guides deliver clear communication, efficient time management, and support throughout the day. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, with a significantly improved experience. Should you wish to discuss this further or have any remaining concerns, please feel free to contact us directly at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Arrived at the meeting point for the Buckingham Palace Tour ran by Evan Evans Tour's 45 minutes prior to the time the tour was commencing. Waited a further 45 minutes, until one of the other tourists made a phone call to his travel agent only to be advised this tour had been cancelled. We walked 15 minutes up to Evan Evans Tour office ( which was the meeting point for our 2nd part of the tour ) only to be advised then that the 1st part of our tour had been cancelled. When asked why they couldn't have sent a company representative down to advise us all of the cancellation, their response was they were under staffed & it's not their responsibility to advise us via phone, text or email. When asked about a partial refund, they stated only if we complete the second part of the tour, which we had completed. A very poor result, ending in not recommending Evan Evans Tour's to anyone, absolutely pathetic service on their behalf. Still waiting for the partial refund.
Dear Steven M, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the cancellation of the first part of your Buckingham Palace tour. We understand how disappointing it must have been to arrive early and not be informed in advance. Clear and timely communication is something we strive for, and we regret that we did not meet those standards in this instance. Regarding the refund process, we are sorry to hear of the difficulties you encountered. We aim to handle such matters promptly and fairly, and we apologize if this was not your experience. Please contact our customer service team directly at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk, so we can ensure your refund is processed as soon as possible. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be reviewing our procedures to prevent similar situations in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
We toured with Sheila and had a great time! The information was very thorough and clear. She went out of her way to make sure we didn’t miss anything along the way. On top of that, she would find us shade to stand it (which was important as it was quite hot).
Dear meridethk2025, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time touring with Sheila. It’s fantastic to know that her thorough and clear information enhanced your visit, and that she went above and beyond to ensure you didn’t miss any important sights. Her thoughtful gestures, like finding shade during the heat, truly reflect the care and attention we strive to provide for our guests. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Sheila — she will be thrilled to hear how much you appreciated her efforts. Thank you once again for choosing Evan Evans. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
Sheela was amazing!!! I hope I spelled her name right , she knew so much about everything and it was refreshing to learn about the London history
Dear guest, Thank you for the clarification! We're so glad to hear that Sheila made your experience memorable. Her knowledge and passion for London’s history truly bring the city to life, and it's great to know that you found it refreshing and engaging. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thanks again for choosing Evan Evans, and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
The tour was just amazing with the guide Helene & Driver Emir who took us around the sights of London including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathederal, the river cruise. She was an amazing guide who took us through the detailed history of the tower of London with the crown jewels and took a walking tour of the place. Amazing to see the tower and St. Paul's from inside. It was a wonderful and blessed experience to visit such a great church. Best visit that I ever had
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your incredible feedback! We're so happy to hear that your experience with Helene and Emir was nothing short of amazing. Helene’s passion for sharing the detailed history of the Tower of London and its crown jewels, as well as guiding you through St. Paul's Cathedral, clearly made a lasting impression. It’s wonderful to know that you had such a memorable and meaningful visit to these iconic landmarks. We're so pleased that it was the best visit you've had! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
