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Spend the day exploring the best of the UK with exclusive early entry to Leeds Castle, mead tasting at Leeds Castle , entry to Canterbury Cathedral, and more.
Highlights:
Explore inside Leeds Castle and wander its gorgeous gardens
Mead tasting experience at Leeds Castle from April 2025
Visit one of the oldest Christian structures in the UK, Canterbury Cathedral
See the tomb of Thomas Becket and see spectacular stained glass windows
See the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich before enjoying a Thames boat ride
Enjoy a scenic stop in Dover and see the iconic White Cliffs
Professional live guide on the bus
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR. what3words location: eager.play.forks Meeting time: 8:15am Departure time: 8:30am Return(approx.): 6:30pm
The coach part of your tour will end in Greenwich as you embark on your River Thames boat ride before disembarking at Embankment pier, where your day trip will end. Embankment Pier is just over the road from Embankment Underground station, where the District, Circle and Bakerloo lines go through.
Itinerary
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Leeds Castle (Pass by)
Described as 'the loveliest castle in the world' by Lord Conway, Leeds Castle sits in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands, deep in the heart of the magnificent Kent countryside. Early arrival ensures an almost private visit of Leeds Castle, where Henry VIII retreated to escape the plague raging in London during his reign. Be the first group to enter the Castle and enjoy a delightful tasting of mead - an alcoholic beverage once had by the Vikings!
Admission ticket free -
1Canterbury Cathedral
Centre of English Christianity and home to a succession of 104 Archbishops since Augustine, Canterbury is a magnificent medieval city that’s a must for any history buff. Discover the scene of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s gruesome murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Learn the intriguing history behind this captivating masterpiece of medieval architecture. Marvel at the cathedral’s spectacular stained glass windows, many of which have survived from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The Cathedral will still be open but there will be parts that are not open to the public between these dates – The Nave, Chapter House, Martyrdom and western part of the Quire’
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
The White Cliffs of Dover (Pass by)
Enjoy a scenic stop in Dover and take in views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover in the distance. Be sure to bring your camera along for great photo ops!
Admission ticket free -
2Greenwich
Overlooking the River Thames, Greenwich is a stunning World Heritage site bustling with fine maritime landmarks. See the Old Royal Naval College designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the world–famous Cutty Sark, a fascinating 19th–century clipper ship.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Cutty Sark (Pass by)
The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship built in the United Kingdom in the 18th century. A tea clipper, the Cutty Sark was built on the River Leven near Dumbarton in Scotland in 1869 for the Jock Willis Shipping Line. It was one of the last and fastest tea clippers ever built, having been built at the end of a long period of design development that had been halted when sailing ships were replaced by steam propulsion.
Admission ticket free -
Old Royal Naval College (Pass by)
Founded in 1873, The Old Royal Naval College serves as the magnificent centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich, London, described as having "outstanding universal value" and being the "finest and most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in the British Isles" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Admission ticket free -
3Thames River
Get a fresh perspective on London’s attractions with our River Thames boat ride from Greenwich to Embankment Pier, passing Tower Bridge and stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral along the route. Estimated arrival time back in Embankment Pier, where the tour ends, is around 6.30pm
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- From November to March, the boat ride will not operate.
- Mead tasting is for 18+ only. This will only be included in the tour from 1st April 2025.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- From November to March, the boat ride will not operate.
- Mead tasting is for 18+ only. This will only be included in the tour from 1st April 2025.
- Infants aged 0-2 can join this tour for free however they must sit on the lap of a parent/guardian. If you would like a seat for your infant, please purchase a child ticket. We do not provide car seats.
- *During peak periods, vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable and deep cleaned daily.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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