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Where does Tauck take us in London?
Where does Tauck take us while in London? We are staying over two extra days and are trying to plan where to go. Priorities are Tower of London and British Museum for us. Does Tauck take us either place?
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When you're reading a Tauck itinerary, if it says something general like "introductory sight seeing tour" then lists a bunch of places, that will be a coach ride past those sights with possibly a photo op stop. If it says "stop for a visit" or maybe "a guided tour" of a specific sight, then you will have a tour in the sight usually by a local guide. So Day 11 will be a tour of Hampton court then a basic drive by of sights in London and Day 12 you'll actually get a guided tour inside Westminster Abbey. Anything else you'll need to plan on your own.
Thanks Claudia!! Very helpful!!
We are going in September. On our extra day I have secured tickets to Churchill War Rooms. Any other suggestions that I should look into before we leave so that we don't get turned away?
When we were on this trip a few years ago (in August) we were able to get tickets to get into Buckingham Palace. I don't know if the palace is open in September. If it is, it's worth a visit.
We enjoyed Covent Garden. We had Afternoon Tea at the Savoy but noticed several places in Covent offering the experience.
We’ve been to London many times (including our honeymoon on a shoestring 52 years ago) and will return next year prior to our Tauck France tour. We find it a great place to get over jet lag and revisit places, dine well, see a show. A good investment is to buy Rick Steves London book (it’s on Amazon). Lots of suggestions, handy maps and tips to enjoy things and avoid the mobs (see changing of the guard). We like art and enjoy the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Gallery. Right next to The National Gallery is The National Portrait Gallery. What a great collection! Everybody from Henry VIII, to Winston Churchill to LLCoolJ in one building. Admission free and tours available. If you enjoy cathedrals, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wrens crowning achievement is worth a visit although admission is pricey. From there you can walk across the Millenium bridge to the Borough Market is you like bustling food halls. Outside the market is our favorite pasta place Padella. It’s not a secret and there is always a line. It moves fast. If you want a day outdoors and love plants Kew Gardens is fabulous and easy to get to by tube (learn the tube-it’s easy). I’m a history buff and military history is my favorite. The Imperial War Museum is terrific but be prepared for the horrors of WW I. Adjacent to Trafalgar Square is St. Martin in the Fields famed for it’s musical presentations. We like to visit at lunchtime and dine in the crypt. Decent food cafeteria style, some money goes to support the church, and you dine with hundreds of quiet guests under your feet… Have fun on your tour!