174 - Buckingham palace
The palace of Buckingham, official residence of the king in London, opens its doors each summer, revealing 19 sumptuous ceremonial rooms decorated with royal treasures, including works by Rembrandt and Canova. Among the emblematic spaces, the white living room and the throne room, used for the official photos of the prince and the princess of Wales, are to be discovered.
The visit includes Saint-Paul cathedral, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, built after the great fire of 1666. His imposing dome and his crypt shelter historic treasures. An exhibition celebrates the 300th anniversary of Wren's death, highlighting its contributions in architecture and sciences.
The London tower, a millennial fortress, reveals a dark story of imprisonment and executions. It houses the jewels of the crown, including the star of Africa, and the famous crows, symbolic guards of the monarchy.
The day ends with a cruise on the Thames, offering a breathtaking view of the London seafront. An immersion in British history and culture
- Personal headphones
- Higher coach with free wi-fi and USB recharge
- Entrance tickets to the Buckingham Palace, the London Tower and the Saint-Paul Cathedral
- River cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier (or Vice Versa)
- Lunch
- Support/return to the hotel
Return time: 5.30 p.m.
Return place: Westminster Pier
Departure time: 9:15 am (meeting time 9 a.m.)
Departure place: the king's gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
The afternoon part of the visit starts from the office of Evan Evans at 1 p.m. (Please arrive at 12:45 p.m. to register)
- To enter the palace of Buckingham, there will be a airport-type safety control and bags over 45 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm are not allowed.
- The visit is not accessible to people with reduced mobility
-The transfer between Buckingham Palace and Evan Evans Tours is not provided (this is a walk of 10 to 15 minutes)
-Customers can choose to take the river cruise another day and end the visit to the London Tower instead of Westminster Pier (please check the validity of the cruise note with the tourist guide)
-Saint-Paul cathedral is closed to visitors on Sunday and during special events. These days, we will stop to take photos outside the Saint-Paul cathedral and spend more time at the London tower
-Please note that there are a lot of stairs in the white tower of the Tower of London and that there are currently no access for people with disabilities