You sound like you're from London! Well not yet, but after a pint of Newcastle, and a visit with the Queen, you'll be speaking the Kings in no time. Admire Big Ben from atop a double-decker bus, catch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, and take a Thames river cruise under the Tower Bridge. Get a taste of British culture with fish and chips and a pint of English Ale, then ride to the top of the London Eye to see the city illuminated against the night sky. 

Included:

• Top rated accommodation with your friends
• Breakfast
• New London private walking tour
• Other exclusive Bus2alps discounts
• Bus2alps trip leader
• Bus2alps destination guide

Please note: The trip meets in London at the St. Christopher’s London Bridge Village Hostel anytime after 16:00 Thursday afternoon. Transportation to this destination is not included. Please plan your arrival accordingly.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

The trip meets in London at the St. Christopher’s London Bridge - Village Hostel anytime after 16:00. Your Bus2alps guide will be at the hostel to help check you in between 16:00 and 22:00. Luggage storage will be available for those of you arriving before 16:00. For those of you arriving after 22:00, you can check in at the reception desk and pick up your Bus2alps Welcome Package there.

 

Day 2

After breakfast on Friday morning, we set out on a private walking tour of the city with Sandeman’s New London Walking Tours. Our 2.5 hour tour will cover Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Hyde Park Corner, The Houses of Parliament and other highlights. After the tour you will have the option to go further in depth with one of the many New Europe Guided Tours throughout the city, or to utilize a London hop on, hop off service.

Friday night we take you out on the town on the New Europe Pub Crawl, London’s biggest and best pub crawl. We’ll hit five different spots including local bars and dance clubs with free entrance at every venue and discounted drink specials throughout the night.

 

Day 3

Saturday morning your Bus2alps trip leader will take you across town to Portobello Road, home to one of the most famous street markets in the world. Here you’ll find unique fashions, antique merchandise, delicious food, and more. After scoping out the vibrant Portobello Market, the day is yours to explore the rest of the trendy Notting Hill area and all of London.

Saturday night there is nothing planned. Bus2alps recommends heading over to Camden to explore the neighborhood’s alternative nightlife scene. For those of you that would rather lay low, check out the hostel nightclub or unwind in the ‘chill out room’ which also doubles as a comedy club.

 

Day 4

Sunday morning the trip ends. Check out from the accommodation is at 10:00. Please contact us for information regarding an additional night’s stay.

 

 

Included Activities

New London Walking Tour: This 2.5 hour Royal London tour covers everything from Buckingham Palace to The House of Parliment to Westminster Abbey and many other city highlights. Get to know those who ruled Great Britain, from Edward the Confessor to Winston Churchill as you discover where they spent most of their time.

Optional Activities

New Europe 1BigNightOutPubCrawl: Experience London’s world renowned nightlife on the biggest and best pub crawl the city has to offer. Includes five cool bar and dance clubs, drink specials throughout the night, free entrance at all venues, and a free t-shirt. Cost is €17.

 

New Europe Camden Bar Crawl: Party with the locals as you experience Camden’s alternative nightlife scene. Includes discounted drinks throughout the night. Cost is €12.

 

New Europe Grim Reaper Tour: Travel back in time to the 1400’s when tyrants ruled the city. Learn all about the infamous Jack the Ripper and explore the sites of ghastly executions, poverty, overcrowding, disease and criminality. Cost is €12.

 

New Europe Old City Tour: Explore the winding roads of London’s Old Town as you’re taken back in history to the original, much smaller, London. Discover many of the cities oldest buildings, churches, and river walkways on this three-hour tour through time. Cost is €12.

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