PRIVATE LONDON ARCHITECTURE TOUR

ARCHITECTURAL LONDON: 7 WONDERS
A real tour-de-force of London’s most magnificent buildings.

● Day-tour of London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● Tailor-made for couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons).
● Pick-up/drop-off at any London hotel or residence. Typical timings: 09:00-17:00.
● Subject to openings (Mon-Sat) & availability. Any admission fees payable on entry.
● Price (per car): 1-2 persons=£350.00; 3-4=£385.00; 5-7=£420.00. Admissions extra.

ITINERARY:
You will be escorted personally on tour by an officially qualified Blue Badge driver-guide.
The tour focuses on seven architectural masterpieces of one of the world's greatest cities, separated by 1,000 years of history - brought together in one fascinating day. Personally-guided interior visits of some of the buildings can be included. Three maximum.

We visit the Tower of London, the capital’s oldest building, and brutal reminder of the city's past. Alongside, we have Horace Jones’s Victorian Tower Bridge, the world’s most photographed and celebrated city gateway. Tower and Tower Bridge interiors tours daily. Entry fee payable - family/group rate available.

Modern architecture takes a step back in time with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. In 1613 the original structure burnt to the ground. With the help of visionary Sam Wanamaker and architect Theo Crosby we get a glimpse into the building techniques of 400 years ago. Nearby is the brick edifice that is Giles Gilbert-Scott’s Bankside Power Station, now Tate Modern. Globe and Tate Modern interiors tours daily. Entry fee payable - family/group rate available.

Marvel at Wren's baroque glory, St Paul's Cathedral, 50 years to build and 300 years of inspiration. Close-by we view William Whitfield’s appropriately sympathetic Paternoster Square. St Paul's interior tours Mon-Sat. Entry fee payable - family/group rate available.

From a visual point of view, the restructured St Pancras Station is hard to beat. Meanwhile, many Londoners regard the recently restored neo-Gothic glory of George Gilbert-Scott’s Midland Hotel, which fronts the station, as their favourite building. Pre-booked Midland Hotel interior tours available. Entry fee payable.

A modern twist, with Norman Foster’s towering innuendo and welcome addition to the London skyline: the 'Gherkin'. How does it compare with the neighbouring Lloyds Building by Richard Rogers? (No internal visits).

See how architects compete at the new financial quarter over in the old Docklands district. A veritable smorgasbord of glass and steel structures including Cesar Pelli’s iconic Canada Tower. (No internal visits).

Renzo Piano’s Shard, Europe's tallest building at over 1,000ft – piercing the heavens – a literal skyscraper. There is a promise of one floor being dedicated as viewing platform, twice as high as the London Eye. Shard viewing platform to be confirmed.

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PRICE OPTIONS:

ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS OF LONDON - GUIDED FULL DAY TOUR	PRICE (Full day 8 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-2 passengers)	£350.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (3-4 passengers)	£385.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£420.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a friendly qualified guide (or driver-guide for car tours) providing a knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Where venues offer in-house guides or audio devices, your guide will still escort you.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time or at a start time of your request. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and includes built-in stops for photo opportunities, facilities, and a 1-hour lunch break.

● Lunch: An appropriate restaurant, traditional pub, or sandwich stop can be arranged for lunch (note: tour price does not include food or refreshments). Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch. The guide usually takes a rest during this period.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue to be picked up from or met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, attractions are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your tour booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a tour confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

FOR ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.

Vehicle spec:
Silver Mercedes-Benz Viano V6, seven-passenger luxury people carrier, high-spec interior trim with leather seats, armrests, headrests, air-conditioning, climate control, sound system, front and rear electric sunroof, sliding passenger doors, luggage space.

Driver-guide info:
Our driver-guides are smartly presented, knowledgeable and friendly. They are professionally qualified and drive fully insured private hire vehicles. They carry the 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of the major London venues and many other attractions in the UK.