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Lovely, lively London has everything a traveller could desire, whether you love to explore intriguing historic sites, shop ‘til you drop, see exciting shows and plays, savour the...
Lovely, lively London has everything a traveller could desire, whether you love to explore intriguing historic sites, shop ‘til you drop, see exciting shows and plays, savour the finest cuisine, or dance ‘til dawn. With such a wealth of things to do and see, the budget-minded explorer will be glad to know you can find plenty of cheap hotels in London.
Occupying a charming old home in cosmopolitan Queensway, the centrally-located two-star New Dawn Hotel is fantastically friendly and cheap. Take a brisk walk over to Notting Hill, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, or hop on the tube at the nearby Bayswater Station for a 15-minute trip to Soho, the West End or Covent Gardens. Chummy communal dining room, 28 snug guestrooms with private baths, and a lovely garden terrace are great places to kick back after intriguing urban explorations.
Cheap and cheery, the family-friendly Norfolk House Hotel offers a quiet suburban stay only minutes from the East Croydon train station, where a short ride lands you in the middle of the buzzy bustle of central London. Cool, cosy lobby pub and hip little coffee shop/restaurant provide super opportunities to chill and chat with locals and fellow travellers before retiring to comfy, clean rooms with en-suite baths. Featuring Wi-Fi in the public areas, fantastically friendly staff, and complimentary continental breakfast, Norfolk House offers loads of comfort for little cash.
Housed in a lovely Victorian home in London’s lively Earl’s Court neighbourhood, the Paramount Hotel offers a super stay just a stone’s throw from the Olympia Exhibition Center, Knightsbridge, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods, and loads of other premier attractions. Relish a comfy sleep in en-suite rooms with Wi-Fi and cable TV, then head down to the cosy dining nook for a complimentary breakfast. At the end of a happily hectic day, enjoy a break in the pretty private garden before heading out to the lively local night spots.
Fun and funky London budget hotel UMI delights with warm, modern furnishings, 24-hour concierge, digital plasma TVs, and its own coffee shop. A jolly multicultural atmosphere prevails in the surrounding Bayswater neighbourhood, brimming with independent cafes, restaurants and bars. From single rooms to dormitories, all 117 spacious guestrooms have en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi and dial telephones. UMI is a few minutes’ walk from the Science Museum, Harrods and Hyde Park, and close to tube stations offering direct connections to such major destinations as Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. Antique hunters love the proximity to the world-famous Portobello markets.
With a jolly lobby pub offering Wi-Fi, cable TV, sandwiches and loads of cheery chances to chat with fellow travellers, the Meininger Hotel is one of the real charmers among South Kensington economy hotels. Only a few minutes’ walk from the lush Hyde Park and the Science Museum, it has 48 air-conditioned rooms with free linens, lockers and private baths.
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Royal London
Since the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066, London has been the centre of government and your guide will take you on a tour showing you all the remaining palaces and the sites of a few that have vanished....Read more
Since the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066, London has been the centre of government and your guide will take you on a tour showing you all the remaining palaces and the sites of a few that have vanished.
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in our history and still very active to this day. Your tour will include her State home of Buckingham Palace, the official Royal Palace of St James’, Clarence House home to Prince Charles and Camilla, Westminster Abbey, The Palace of Westminster and the Tower of London. You will also visit the sites of Whitehall Palace and Bridewell Palace.
You will see Westminster Abbey and many other sites during this tour.
A firm favourite with any Royal fans.
We will stop at several sites and some walking will be necessary to take in such events as Changing of the Guard within this tour.
Flexibility is key and if there are specific requests for places I will endeavour to include these in your tour if practicable.
Suitable for family groups.
Itinerary
We will collect you from your hotel or another agreed Central London location, and escort you to our London Taxi.
We will include as many of the Key sights as we can during the tour notably the ancient city and its’ remains, The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the royal palaces.
Meeting Location and Tour Duration
We shall collect you from your hotel Lobby or another agreed meeting point and introduce myself and identify myself with my qualification badges.
Our Transport for London Authority Cab Drivers Licence is clearly displayed on the front and rear windscreens of my Licensed London Black Cab.
We shall return you to your hotel at the end of the tour or drop you at another agreed point for you to continue your day.
Duration 4 hours.
Transportation
Mercedes London Taxi seating up to 6 passengers.
Wheelchair accessible with air-conditioning and an intercom system including hearing loop.
What’s Included
Tour Co-ordination including reservation requests pre-visit.
All transportation costs are inclusive within this Tour, as are parking charges and tolls.
Meet and Greet at your Hotel, or preferred Central London location.
Private Tour with a Certified and Experienced Guide.
Public Liability Insurance.
Courtesy on-board refreshments.
Return to your Hotel, or preferred Central London location.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
20 GBP - Meals or Refreshments
What’s Extra
Any Transfers from Pick-Up and to Set-Down Locations OUTSIDE of Central London.
Entrance Fees to any sites that you may wish to visit in any customised Tour arrangements.
Meals and Refreshments.
Most Museums and Art Galleries have free admission - but we will be happy to confirm when we start to put your Tour Schedule together.
Gifts and Souvenirs.
Restrictions
We are not Blue Badge Guides which means that although we can accompany you inside the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey we cannot guide inside these historical monuments.
Culzean Castle & Country Park (Ayrshire)
On arrival at Culzean Castle & Country Park, you'll have the choice of visiting Culzean Castle and Gardens, or just the gardens and woodland walks. Culzean Castle dates from the late 18th century – a peaceful time in Scottish history, so it is less a defensive castle and more a great country house with fine furniture and beautiful architecture by Robert Adam.
...Read moreOn arrival at Culzean Castle & Country Park, you'll have the choice of visiting Culzean Castle and Gardens, or just the gardens and woodland walks. Culzean Castle dates from the late 18th century – a peaceful time in Scottish history, so it is less a defensive castle and more a great country house with fine furniture and beautiful architecture by Robert Adam.
Sitting on the edge of cliffs overlooking the Firth of Clyde, the views from the castle are superb and the surrounding gardens are breathtaking. For those who enjoy walking, there are miles of tracks and footpaths through the grounds – taking in the Swan Pond, deer park, and walled gardens, as well as rocky coves and sandy beaches.
Included in the price:
- Tour Guide
- Transport
- All fuel
Not Included
- Admission to Castle & Park
- Lunch
Landmark London Tour
We will stop at several sites and some walking will be necessary to take in such events as Changing of the Guard within this tour.
Having collected you, you will get to discover London from a very different perspective from a knowledgeable guide who knows the city like few others.
Visiting all the world-renowned sites this is an excellent and informative way to spend half a day in London.
If it is Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, Marble Arch or Tower Bridge we will entertain you with facts and tales of the great history enhancing your experience....Read more
We will stop at several sites and some walking will be necessary to take in such events as Changing of the Guard within this tour.
Having collected you, you will get to discover London from a very different perspective from a knowledgeable guide who knows the city like few others.
Visiting all the world-renowned sites this is an excellent and informative way to spend half a day in London.
If it is Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, Marble Arch or Tower Bridge we will entertain you with facts and tales of the great history enhancing your experience.
Flexibility is key and if there are specific requests for places we will endeavour to include these in your tour if practicable.
Suitable for family groups.
Itinerary
We will collect you from your hotel or another agreed Central London location, and escort you to our London Taxi.
We will include as many of the Key sights as we can during the tour notably the ancient city and its’ remains, The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the royal palaces.
Meeting Location and Tour Duration
We shall collect you from your hotel Lobby or another agreed meeting point and introduce myself and identify myself with my qualification badges.
Our Transport for London Authority Cab Drivers Licence is clearly displayed on the front and rear windscreens of my Licensed London Black Cab.
We shall return you to your hotel at the end of the tour or drop you at another agreed point for you to continue your day.
Duration 4 hours.
Transportation
Mercedes London Taxi seating up to 6 passengers.
Wheelchair accessible with air-conditioning and an intercom system including hearing loop.
What’s Included
Tour Co-ordination including reservation requests pre-visit.
All transportation costs are inclusive within this Tour, as are parking charges and tolls.
Meet and Greet at your Hotel, or preferred Central London location.
Private Tour with a Certified and Experienced Guide.
Public Liability Insurance.
Courtesy on-board refreshments.
Return to your Hotel, or preferred Central London location.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
20 GBP - Meals or Refreshments
What’s Extra
Any Transfers from Pick-Up and to Set-Down Locations OUTSIDE of Central London.
Entrance Fees to any sites that you may wish to visit in any customised Tour arrangements.
Meals and Refreshments.
Most Museums and Art Galleries have free admission - but we will be happy to confirm when we start to put your Tour Schedule together.
Gifts and Souvenirs.
Restrictions
We are not Blue Badge Guides which means that although we can accompany you inside the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey we cannot guide inside these historical monuments.
This tour is for groups for upto 6 people for the one price of $360USD