We had a great group that gelled on our first Sunday meeting. While we were there the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was rehearsing in the Chapel and that was real treat to sit and listen to amazing musicians practicing. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Although we were behind barriers, we could see her profile along with Prince Charles and his wife. She rearranged the weeks schedule to accommodate this, got us there, assessed the very crowded situation and offered that we take a coffee break and let the initial flush of crowds thin out. It can't be easy getting 26 people to pay attention to necessary details while keeping an ever pleasant demeanor. Jeanne was a fantastic tour guide- knowledgeable, entertaining, witty, friendly and a pleasure to be with. The itinerary was a great mix of group sightseeing and time to explore on our own. This scrapbook will give you a quick glimpse into our Rick Steves' Family Europe: London to Florence tour. "Without doubt, an easy tie: having already visited many of London's famous sites and museums about six years ago, I richly enjoyed the traditional British afternoon tea time and our touring of the New Old Globe. Also we got to see the Tower Bridge open across the Thames, not an everyday occurrence.". The city tour certainly has a different flavor: one hotel, no bus, shorter tour, less included dinners and happy hours. Lots of amazing sights and stimuli for all of the senses.". This is different from the typical Rick Steves tour in that we never changed hotels. And of course our guide, Jeanie, was wonderful and made the trip informative and fun. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. She was personable and knowledgeable. Jeanie was a first-rate guide; her knowledge of both traditional London history coupled with "insider" facts and anecdotes helped create an engaging, thought-provoking interaction that allowed each day to be both adventurous and meaningful. Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. We did attend an Evensong and truly enjoyed that. Tonight, we'll meet for our "last supper" and raise a toast to London and new friends. The beefeater guards were obviously proud of their jobs and culture; I was very happy to know that there are now women guards in their ranks.". "So many "wow" moments, but I especially enjoyed the East End Food Tour. I loved Windsor Castle and the village shopping. This was our second Rick Steves Tour and it was exceptional, as we expected it would be. However, the reason I didn't rate my experience as outstanding is because there wasn't time when we visited "shopping" areas in the morning, while the shops were still closed, to stay a little after and actually shop. She patiently educated us on how to use the tube, the bus and the above ground trains to get acquainted with London, even though we were all very apprehensive. The sight of Tower Bridge was just what I needed to tell me "Yep, this is London "! Tour guide Jeanie Carmichael made the trip interesting, she has so many interesting historical stories of London, and in addition, she has a tremendous sense of humor. "1. The tour exceeded my expectations. Your tour ambassador Jeanie made it the most wonderful trip we have ever taken. We saw all the traditional sights, our guide was amazing and witty, and made the whole trip a pleasure. I also enjoyed walking through "The City."". When we rejoined the rest of the group at the Viaduct Tavern, they cheered our arrival! Great overview of everything London has to offer. What really set this apart was our tour guide Jeanie. London was exquisite. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, "We got a glimpse of the Queen leaving Parliament in her gilded carriage on the day she addressed that body. Wonderful trip! Love, Love, Loved Jeanie!Although our tour group had 12 people that frequently traveled together, Jeanie did her best to make this an inclusive trip for all. Everything was well thought out and planned for the tour guests. It was exceptional.Jeanie was wonderful.london is obviously steeped in history and Jeanie provided a great education. There was a great mix of "tour time" and free time to explore on your own. Jeanie was very knowledgeable of everything and I feel like I learned a thing or two while have the trip of my life. I thought that the tour was very good to excellent. It was my second Rick Steves tour--hopefully of many more to come! It was a good tour group and we enjoyed meeting everyone. "The Crown Jewels at the Tower of London! Like our other Pocket guides, Pocket London is smaller than the complete guidebook and in full color (but still offers our best sightseeing advice and a handful of self-guided city walks and museum tours, plus a … Our group of London adventurers, with our fearless leader, Jamie, found our Green Park Mayfair location ideal. The people with Rick Steves set our minds at ease and had simple answers to all of our questions. Of the itinerary on the tour, I think visiting the Shakespeare Theatre was a pleasant surprise.". We'll enjoy a guided tour of the abbey, where England's kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066, and continue with a history-laced walking tour along Whitehall. "It was very hard to come up with just one "wow" moment for this tour! The London Tour book included in the tour kit was so helpful. Jeanie worked hard getting us in to see the sights and pointing out additional places to explore. We had a great time in London and really enjoyed again the Rick Steve's approach. I especially enjoyed the food tour, Tower of London and Globe Theater.". The hotel was very nice and in a great location. "I enjoyed getting to return to Windsor castle. It was our first trip to London and it was great. "too many good moments to pick just one, but I love Shakespeare, so visiting the Globe theater would qualify.". We walked 8-12 miles/day including uneven terrain, slopes, hills and countless steps. I enjoyed myself so much that I would take it again. Although a hectic schedule, which is to be expected, it was good being in one location to unpack and enjoy that aspect. Some thought that was great, others found it onerous. ", Our guide Gillian was great! The crown was beautiful and seeing the crowns of previous rulers and the history of their monarchy was incredible.". Tower of London/crown jewels Only 6 left in stock - order soon. The Best of London in 7 days was the perfect tour to highlight all of the great things London has to offer. It seemed we missed going to the Tower of London. Our guide Gillian was great. "I enjoyed Windsor Castle and the train ride. "There were so many! Others who guided us on the walking food tour and at the Shakespeare Globe theater were also excellent. We have taken 20 of your tours and, therefore, have fairly high expectations. Loved traveling on the trains & buses. That was disappointing. ", The tour was fantastic. Jammed packed tour! "Seeing the beautiful and iconic Tower Bridge on the way to the Tower of London. It's hard to believe that these were the conditions under which Churchill and his advisers planned British war strategy. I was so pleased with the tour! This was our first trip to London, Second Rick Steves tour. The rooms and furnishings themselves were fascinating, and the videotaped interviews of people who had lived and worked in those rooms for years gave the site a startling authenticity. The Tower of London was so much fun to explore. Even though I know there is so much to see/do in London, I really felt as thought we had done it ALL in this tour! The smaller group was manageable and allowed the opportunity to get to know the others. I loved Windsor Castle, I'll always remember being the first group into The Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels (& avoiding the huge crowds), Globe Theater, Afternoon Tea and the food tour was amazing.". 12 choir members filled the church with the most beautiful sound that I've ever heard. A great variety of interests to explore on your own.". London is my new favorite place in the world and it's mostly because of the tour experience. Walking right next to Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots tombs was very moving. The group was friendly. Between getting access to crowded venues with almost no line and having the benefit of Jeanie's knowledge of history and current events as well as detailed familiarity with the city, we greatly benefited from this organized tour. There were actually "wow moments" daily! Great introduction to London for us as first-time visitors. Today we'll venture out to the culturally diverse East End of London, where we'll find our lunch on a food tour. We have always dreaded the big city experience but this is London and we've always wanted to visit and experience the culture and the history. The most important one was how we bonded as a group and got to experience everything together. Wonderful! It was very chill most of the time even when were in a group traveling through the city it felt pretty relaxed but organized. I thoroughly enjoyed the historical significance of this lovely city and the time to explore. She also treated us like adults, which was most appreciated. The Rick Steves London at a Glance guide offers a list of 20 sites that warrant 2-3 triangles. London did not disappoint! That would never happen in the states. It was helpful to have break times for coffee or toilets. One of the best travel experiences I've ever had! This was our first Rick Steve's tour and my husband and I were not disappointed! "Tom positioning us in time to see the Horse Guards return to the barracks -- fantastic to see the horses up close as they trotted past.". Gillian was a terrific guide: knowledgeable, personable, patient, organized and down right delightful! Nevertheless, the Globe tour was crisply, intelligently presented.". The hotel location was very convenient. I feel like I saw the most important things in London, but I am ready to return to do some things we did not have time for. It was great! Our guide really made it so interesting and while the church was crowded he was able to keep us together and we didn't miss a site.". LONDON'S JUXTAPOSITION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES AND NEW ARCHITECTURE, ALONG WITH THE CITY'S AND COUNTRY'S HISTORY IS INCREDIBLE. Of the tour and walked us thru the streets and alleys. Rick Steves London is a collection of "Travel with Rick Steves" radio interviews featuring travel tips and lessons from Rick and the expert teachers who guide Rick Steves' tours around London, and audio tours of many of London's most notable museums and historic sites. To help you plan your sightseeing, I've listed my ideal one-week itinerary for a first-time London visit. In fact, this was my first time as a solo international traveler. while my husband was stuck on the train was unnerving, However, several very kind citizens helped me find my way. I think for me personally was my own realization that I was actually IN Westminster Abbey, The Tower, St. Paul's and Windsor Castle!! "My wow moment was the tour of the Borough Market. "Walking along the Thames River and seeing the Tower Bridge.". Jeanie was the perfect guide. This was our 4th RS tour. The London tour had an excellent mix of structure with free time with each of the areas. She was kind, patient and most of all an excellent story teller. To get a break from big-city London, you can easily spend a day or two side-tripping. This was my 6th RS tour and again another wonderful tour. After lunch (or a picnic in the park), stroll through Hyde Park and visit Kensington Palace. "The Churchill war rooms. Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. 11:00  Buckingham Palace (guards change most days May–July at 11:30, alternate days Aug–April — confirm online). Bravo!! "Climbing to to the top of the cathedral.". The hotel was excellent; it was close to the underground, to Green Park, to the bus stop, to a grocery store, and coffee shops. I just can't say enough how great this tour was! There was speculation that Queen Elizabeth and her entourage would soon be embarking on their car journey to the Royal Ascot Racecourse. There was enough free time left in the day to explore each area on our own. Perhaps, it was because it was a shorter tour coupled with the arrival of two other solo travelers? His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Two - the locals were very polite, friendly, and helpful. What a gift to head out each day with a plan & be treated so royalty with tickets and private tours arranged and passes(oyster card). "Getting to go to The Globe theatre. I feel we hit most of the highlights of London. We had multiple concerns about everything from transportation to local customs, food and lodging. The thrill of being in London and the distraction of all that history (plus some ibuprofen) helps to manage the aches and pains. My favorite was a little pub that our tour guide Tom suggested we go to. ", "Probably the food tour, fun, delicious and very informative". I look forward to future RS tours. While the hotel location was perfect, the rest not so much. The theater was not from the tour. It was an absolutely wonderful tour! So much to love about London, and this tour goes a long way to show that. Learning about famous events, royal history, made it all so enjoyable!". It was a beautiful location. Seven days is just not enough time to fully experience everything London has to offer. Wonderful experience. You simply cannot get that insight from reading a tour book or a recording! We feel like we saw all the sites one would hope to see on their first trip to London and there was just enough free time built in to the schedule to do a few things we wanted to as well! Enjoyed all the tourist things we did but really enjoyed Jeanie taking us in all the ethnic neighborhoods and discussing past history of London. Everyone loved the experience. Jeannie did a nice job instructing us on how to use public transportation which made it very easy for us to take full advantage of our free time. Great tour of London saw many sights and enjoyed the "free time " during the week. I used up my Oyster card seeing extra sights. I never felt lost. I thoroughly enjoyed the fast pace of this tour. "I especially appreciated the tour guide's adept handling of the snafu with Westminster Abby, open only one day of the week we were there (and, it winds up, not at all during the following week, so lucky us.) This helped us to feel that we were really experiencing the city rather than just passing through as observers. The beauty of Westminster Abbey struck me as well, especially the fan vaulted ceiling. Accommodations were very nice and food was good. We thoroughly enjoyed the history, the culture, the dining experience and our tour guide. Later that day I was amazed and exuberant to get within three feet of the Queen as her motorcade returned to Windsor Castle. We'll meet at our hotel in central London at 3 p.m. to get acquainted. Our hotel could not have been situated any better His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. London was most enjoyable surprise. The Crown jewels, raven and opening ceremony.". We combined the tour with our own Musical Tour. When in London, I like to stay in South Kensington. Third wow - seeing the friezes from the Parthenon at the the British Museum. The tour was very easy to sign up for and the information we received was very good and easy to follow. Loved Windsor Castle Tour Questions? Thank you Jeannie Carmichael for being an outstanding guide. Highest accolades to her, an absolute gem of a guide. "My favorite "wow" moment was Windsor Castle and attending the evening service in St George's Chapel sitting in ornately carved pews beneath the armor of knights while listening to the beautiful voices of the choir boys - magical. We got to see the Queen??????? That was a real treat.". This was our 2nd Rick Steve's tour, so we new every day would full of information and amazing sites. Tours must be prebooked, which serves to minimize waiting times. "One evening we purchased tickets to a show. She took very good care of us. It was incredible that she passed so close to us, and we received the royal wave! The doubledecker bus tour, Globe Theater and East End tour were also great.". We are already looking forward to our next tour. This is my 3rd Rick Steves tour and it was as good as the others. Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe.His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. We got to see a lot at an unhurried pace. The holiday lights & attractions made this a terrific time to visit. Our tour guide, Roy, knew everything and did an amazing job of herding us cats on the tube, filling us with history, and helping us with our independent explorations. Our tours don't include airfare, so your flight arrangements and transfers are completely up to you. Moderate walking: 2–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. We will just have to come back and do it again. Tom set the tone, tempo, spirit and love for discovery of all things London! Not only was he very knowledgeable about London, he made our trip fun and interesting. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Rick Steves London 2020. good mix of tour activities and free time. Supplement $825. I loved walking through them when we had a little bit of free time. In my mind London was just a big city with just a few things to do. Everyone in the tour group was pleasant and easy to work with. This was my first Rick Steve's tour. Hilarious!". Overall, very impressed and pleased with the tour. London is somewhat unique in that you are on your feet the whole day- no sitting on a bus/shuttle for travel from one site to another. The hotel was in a perfect location and made it very easy to access the tube. Win-win! Today we travel to London, which offers Christmas fun fit for a queen and streets twinkling with joy. The tour was excellently planned. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Plenty of structured time with so Much educational information about what was surrounding us. It was a surprise for our group, made possible by the wily machinations of our guide, Tom. "Honestly, my favorite wow moment was going to the British Museum. There was so much served up that I can't chose one wow moment.". Our group was terrific, fun, respectful, and funny! it was a great day walking around Windsor Castle". It was the perfect blend of group tours and time to explore on our own. :), "Oh My... Fantastic hotel location! "Definitely the Crown Jewels. THE CITY IS VIBRANT AT NIGHT WITH LOTS TO DO – THEATERS AND CONCERTS. We all loved Tom so much? We, Regina and I thought Robin from the Best of Italy was the best, but Roy was something else!! Depending on your interests, choose from the British Library, Tate Britain, Museum of London, Imperial War Museum, or Kew Gardens (consider a cruise to Kew, return to London by Tube). "That we were free to go anywhere. I like how you can go to the head of a line at museums. My tour experience was wonderful. It was fast-paced and pretty exhausting! Our tour guide, Tom, was fun, funny, and very knowledgeable. She was so knowledgeable about London and it's history. (exactly basically) Very well organized; appropriate activities. Visiting the UK has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, and this experience was everything I hoped for and more. I loved the knowledge of our guide Tom, who could answer any question, give an impromptu history lesson and inject humor throughout our travels. Westminster Abbey was spectacular. For someone of English heritage,that was an honor.". My husbands was visiting the Tower of London.". During your week-long stay in London, your Rick Steves guide will lead you on a magical history tour along the Thames and through the Tower, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, historic neighborhoods, and plenty of priceless art — and even take you on a train trip to Windsor Castle. Jeanie was an outstanding tour guide who was so knowledgeable and fun. Loved the "Beefeater" guides, for the opening ceremony and the tour of the Tower. Daily activities were thoughtfully organized to acquaint us with different areas each day. "Easily it was the Tina Turner Review and the second row seats. Rick’s South England Drive. "It's difficult to nail down one "wow" moment, but the overall sense of history in London, from Westminster Abbey to Windsor and the Tower, and realizing you were walking where Kings and queens had lived and died. One month prior to the tour departure, you'll find the directions to your tour hotel in the Documents section of your tour account. Our week in London was unseasonably wet, but Jeanie indicated we pushed through with "a true British spirit." "The tour at the Tower of London. One of the best aspects of these tours is meeting and interacting with a small group of total strangers, and departing a week or so later as friends. I enjoyed each and every days experiences! I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and thought it was very well "Difficult to pick one....... maybe the view from the top of Tate Modern. Loved being able to unpack for the week. She's very experienced, knows her history, knows when to "bring us together" for a minute, and when to let us go and explore and have fun on our own. It felt comprehensive in that we experienced a lot of history, locations, culture and local color in a fairly short time. The guide went out of his way to value each member of the group. Food, history, street art - what more could you ask for?". Truly memorable.". This was our seventh RS tour, but our first city tour. First time trying a full week in one location. The tour closely matched the description. When you're finished, you could return to the Houses of Parliament and possibly pop into see the House of Commons in action (but check their schedule first). "There were so many! Our most wonderful guide, offered to go back and get it. Overall it was just standing in places where so much of history has taken place--Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Tower of London, Churchill's War Room and Museum, the Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Magical !". You won't be able to see all of London's worthwhile tourist destinations in one visit, so don't try. We found the restaurant and sat down for dinner. But it was great. If you have the time and interest, consider this 11-day car trip from Canterbury to Cornwall to Bath: Day 1: Fly into London, train to Canterbury (sleep in Canterbury) Day 2: Canterbury, pick up car, visit Dover (sleep in Canterbury) The tour was very enjoyable with the right balance of planned activities and free time. The tour group members were very welcoming, which added to my enjoyment of the tour. Very patient, caring and answered all our questions. "My favorite WOW moment was walking into Saint George's Cathedral. 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