Buckingham Palace & kroonjuwelen van Londen Tour met riviercruise
Beschrijving
Ontdek het beste van Londen tijdens deze prachtige begeleide tour, die u naar de meest iconische bezienswaardigheden van de stad brengt. Begin uw dag bij Buckingham Palace, waar u getuige bent van de grandeur van de Britse monarchie en, als de tijd goed is, de beroemde ceremonie van de wisseling van de wacht. Ga vervolgens naar St. Paul's Cathedral, een iconisch meesterwerk met een spectaculaire koepel en een geschiedenis van meer dan 300 jaar. Uw ervaring gaat verder naar de Tower of London, een UNESCO-werelderfgoedlocatie, waar u verhalen ontdekt over royalty's, gevangenen en de legendarische kroonjuwelen. Sluit uw dag af met een heerlijke Thames River cruise, met een panoramisch uitzicht op de skyline van de stad terwijl u langs bezienswaardigheden zoals de Shard, de London Eye en de Houses of Parliament glijdt.
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Reisroute
Buckingham Palace dient als de officiële Londense residentie van Zijne Majesteit de Koning, en is een van de weinige overgebleven werkende koninklijke paleizen in de wereld van vandaag. Elke zomer wanneer het paleis niet in zijn officiële hoedanigheid wordt gebruikt, kunnen bezoekers genieten van de 19 prachtige State Rooms die het decor bieden voor ceremoniële gelegenheden en officieel entertainment door leden van de Koninklijke Familie. De kamers zijn ingericht met veel van de grootste schatten uit de Koninklijke Collectie, waaronder schilderijen van Rembrandt, Rubens en Van Dyck, beeldhouwwerk van Canova, prachtige voorbeelden van Sèvres-porselein en enkele van de mooiste Engelse en Franse meubels ter wereld.
De eerste stop op onze tour is een iconisch symbool van Londen. Sir Christopher Wren's meesterwerk duurde 35 jaar om te bouwen en vandaag de dag is het een van de grootste kerken ter wereld. Ongelooflijk genoeg was deze torenhoge koepelvormige kathedraal ook het hoogste gebouw in Londen tot de jaren 1960. De bouw tussen 1675-1710 was onderdeel van een wederopbouwprogramma nadat de oorspronkelijke kathedraal die hier stond in 1666 werd weggevaagd tijdens de Grote Brand van Londen: Met niet minder dan zeven kapellen, ontelbare beelden en kunst van onschatbare waarde binnen, evenals Europa's grootste crypte, zijn er historische en religieuze schatten om elke hoek in St Paul's.
xverken bijna 1000 jaar geschiedenis die begon met de bouw van een fort en koninklijke residentie door William The Conqueror. De lange geschiedenis van 'The Tower' is er een van gevangenschap, moord en executie. De laatste persoon die hier werd geëxecuteerd was in 1941, en door de jaren heen hebben spionnen, criminelen en zelfs koninginnen hun bloedige einde bereikt door de hand van de beul bij de toren. De Tower of London is ook de thuisbasis van de onbetaalbare Crown Jewels Collection. Deze glinsterende vertoning van edelstenen en goud omvat de Star of Africa, 's werelds grootste geslepen diamant, evenals een collectie kronen, gewaden en andere items van ceremoniële regalia. Het zou ongepast zijn om de torenraven niet te noemen. Volgens de legende moeten er minstens een half dozijn binnen de grenzen van de toren blijven, anders valt de monarchie. Hoeveel kun je er spotten tijdens je bezoek?
Na een bezoek aan de Tower of London gaat u naar Tower Pier en springt u op de eerstvolgende beschikbare boot voor een prachtige cruise over de rivier de Theems. Geniet van een uniek uitzicht op de prachtige waterkant van Londen terwijl u naar Westminster Pier gaat naast de iconische Houses of Parliament.
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Wat is inbegrepen
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Belangrijke informatie
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Tour begint: 09:15 uur, voor de ingang van de King's Gallery
- Tour eindigt: ongeveer 17.30 uur, Westminster Pier
- Het middagdeel van de tour vertrekt vanaf 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road om 13:00 uur (kom om 12:45 uur om in te checken)
- Transfer tussen Buckingham Palace en 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road is niet voorzien (het is een 10-15 minuten lopen)
- Om Buckingham Palace binnen te komen is er een veiligheidscontrole in luchthavenstijl en tassen groter dan 45cm x 20cm x 30cm zijn niet toegestaan
- Gasten kunnen ervoor kiezen om de riviercruise op een andere dag te maken en in plaats daarvan de tour te beëindigen bij de Tower of London in plaats van Westminster Pier (Controleer de geldigheid van het cruiseticket met de gids)
- St Paul's Cathedral is gesloten voor bezoekers op zondag en tijdens speciale evenementen. Op deze dagen stoppen we voor foto's buiten St Paul's Cathedral en brengen we langer door in de Tower of London
- Houd er rekening mee dat er nogal wat trappen zijn binnen de Witte Toren bij de Tower of London, en er is momenteel geen toegang voor mindervaliden
Beoordelingen(7)
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
