Luxurious London

This majestic five star hotel presides over the River Thames with outstanding views; anticipate fully refurbished Victorian elegance. From glittering chandeliers to contemporary design, this central hotel opposite the London Eye reflects a proud heritage. Enjoy the original tiled floors and discover a hotel with a secret past. Stay in the building that was once home and office to the first "Chief" of Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Sir Mansfield Cumming, and now commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque.

Check out all the wonderful things London has to offer in a day when you hop on board the Tootbus London Discovery tour! Make your way around, experience the heart of the city, and see London's top landmarks from the open-top deck of the bus including the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, St. James Palace and many more. Take advantage of the incredible views of the capital from above to pinpoint all the places you want to see up close. Follow your hit list, hop off the bus at the nearest stop and explore more in-depth. Choose to see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or climb the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Food lovers may find a piece of paradise at Borough Market, one of the best food markets in London. As the day falls, opt for a ride on the London Eye or enjoy a fun night out in Soho. If you are traveling with children, try our child-friendly channel, it will keep them entertained! Upon first validation, your ticket is valid for 24 hours. You can hop on and hop off, an unlimited number of times within the validity period. Download the Tootbus app to easily find your way around, follow the buses in real-time, and follow self-guided walking tours to help you explore further. The validity of the pass starts at the point of redemption and you can use it an unlimited number of times until the pass is no longer valid.

Your Registered Taxi driver/guide will escort you around the major sites of London stopping at each landmark for a photograph and a historical explanation. Stand outside of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Kensington Palace, plus a lot more, before heading down to the City. Here the history dates back over 2000 years, to Roman times and the City is filled with history. Here you will see the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, and the modern financial district.

We also said that you will see Hidden Treasures and unusual places not seen by many tourists! See and hear about many of London's hidden treasures, these are the places that tourists never get to see. We shall wander alleyways and hear the tales of murder and mystery. See the smallest house in London the smallest square in town, wander by the site of Henry VIII's cow shed and tennis court. We have 300 year old shops to enter and once you know their history you may wish to purchase some of their stock. There are Hidden Tunnels, the oldest Church in London, Victorian Book shops, A street on a river, secret alleys. Visit a church that sold corpses and a dead body that still sits around a table at meetings.

Remember, this is your tour so we will tailor make it to your wishes and complete the tour at your pace. This tour takes you to both the landmark sites of London and the unusual. There is a lot more to tell you about but we don't want to spoil the surprises.

See a house with false windows, a Roman Bath, a medieval Banqueting Hall., Winston Churchill's cigar chair. Have a photograph with an original gas lamp visit a Dead house, Roman Landmarks, an Execution Dock, this list is endless.

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel by your private driver and guide, and make your way to Windsor. Built high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. We visit the magnificent State Apartments* (please note these can be closed to the public without notice), still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the fourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of kings and queens, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour. Next you are on to Oxford, a city of Dreaming Spires and home to the world's most famous university. Its colleges date back to the 13th century, an inspiration to generations of scholars including President Bill Clinton, and the authors J R R Tolkien, Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis. Your guide will take you on a walking tour to see Christ Church college, the Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theatre.

At 135 meters (approximately 443 feet), the London Eye is the world's largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000, and has since won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement. The observation wheel turns slow enough for people to embark while it is moving, and a complete turn takes about thirty minutes. Thanks to the construction of the glass capsules on the outer side of the rim, you will have a great 360-degree view of London. Many famous landmarks are clearly visible, including Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. On a clear day, you can see as far as 40 kilometers (approximately 25 miles). Make sure to reserve a specific time in advance as all entries now require a fixed-time reservation. A helpful hint? It's less crowded at night and the views on a clear night are even more spectacular.

Calling all foodies! Whether you have a culinary addiction or just enjoy seeking out new places to eat you will enjoy this privately-guided Greenwich Food Tour. Other historical towns (for example, Cambridge) have shown the way forward and this tour is a wonderful introduction to the many types of foods available in Greenwich. Your culinary-friendly guide will take you to out-of-the way places often missed by tourists (and locals!) as you explore the foodie side of Greenwich - you will be amazed. This is a golden opportunity to taste things you have always wanted to sample, but never had the chance to do so. The tour also includes a visit to the charming Greenwich Market where you are able to sample some of the global food available. Towards end of tour, visit a charming gastro-pub on the River Thames to enjoy a half pint of craft English beer. So come along and explore secret Greenwich. Liberate your "inner foodie" and prepare yourself for a very pleasant culinary and cultural experience. Bon appetit!