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Brief Itinerary
The Tour:
Unlike Paris that is so precisely laid out, London is a
complex jumble of city built over city through the ages, streets and neighborhoods that end abruptly, only to resume a few miles down the road. So complicated is its navigation that even London cabs carry A to Z directories to find their way around.
On our tour London By Bridge & Borough, we’ll use the more than 24 bridges that cross the Thames in London’s boroughs to discover hidden gems in 8 of London’s key boroughs. As we explore the neighborhoods that surround each bridge and populate each borough from the River Thames’ north and south banks inward, you’ll find a familiar London and an unknown London filled with history, beauty and surprise. You’ll still need your A to Z, but you’ll have an experience of London unlike any other.
Unlike Paris that is so precisely laid out, London is a
complex jumble of city built over city through the ages, streets and neighborhoods that end abruptly, only to resume a few miles down the road. So complicated is its navigation that even London cabs carry A to Z directories to find their way around.
On our tour London By Bridge & Borough, we’ll use the more than 24 bridges that cross the Thames in London’s boroughs to discover hidden gems in 8 of London’s key boroughs. As we explore the neighborhoods that surround each bridge and populate each borough from the River Thames’ north and south banks inward, you’ll find a familiar London and an unknown London filled with history, beauty and surprise. You’ll still need your A to Z, but you’ll have an experience of London unlike any other.
Day 1 Inflight New York to London
Day 2
Arrive London, Private Transfer to Hotel; City Tour and free afternoon to explore; Group Dinner
Day 3
Westminster/Lambeth (Lambeth Bridge, Westminter Bridge, Waterloo Bridge & more); Optional: Night Concert at St. Martin in the Fields or St. James’ on Piccadilly. Explore Westminster along the River Thames – Big Ben, the Houses of Pariliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Spencer House, Green Park, St. James’ Palace, British Museum & more. Optional: London Eye flight; West End Theatre
Day 4
The City & Tower Hamlets/Southwark (Waterloo Bridge, Blackfriars, Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge & more) – Explore Ancient Londinium, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Gherkin, Museum of London, Tower of London, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre. Optional: Shakespeare play at the Globe.
Day 5
Greenwich (Woolrich & Greenwich Foot Tunnels):
Explore London’s maritime history at the Royal Naval College & Maritime Musuem, board the Cutty Sark, stand at the place where time begins, Greenwich Park. Optional: Night out at the O2 Arena
Day 6
Freedom Day/Market Day: Portobello Road, Bermondsey, Camden Passage, Greenwich and the many weekend markets add to our weeklong exploration of London using its bridges and boroughs to see the city’s familiar landmarks and hidden gems.
Day 7
Freedom Day: Explore London or take an Optional Day Trip to Bath, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, etc.
Day 8
Kensington & Chelsea/Wandsworth & Merton (Albert Bridge, Wandsworth Bridge, Chelsea Bridge & more) Kensington Palace, Victoria & Albert Museum, Harrod’s, Hyde Park, Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park, Wimbledon, De Morgan Art Centre
Day 9
Hammersmith & Fulham/Richmond & Kingston (Richmond Bridge, Kew Bridge. Kingston Bridge & more) Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, Museum of Fulham Palace, Hampton Court Palace & Park, London Wetlands Centre, Chiswick House, BBC Centre & more.
Day 10
Freedom Day : Explore London or take an Optional Day Trip to Bath, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, etc
Day 11
Goodbye London! Private Transfer to Airport
Day 2
Arrive London, Private Transfer to Hotel; City Tour and free afternoon to explore; Group Dinner
Day 3
Westminster/Lambeth (Lambeth Bridge, Westminter Bridge, Waterloo Bridge & more); Optional: Night Concert at St. Martin in the Fields or St. James’ on Piccadilly. Explore Westminster along the River Thames – Big Ben, the Houses of Pariliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Spencer House, Green Park, St. James’ Palace, British Museum & more. Optional: London Eye flight; West End Theatre
Day 4
The City & Tower Hamlets/Southwark (Waterloo Bridge, Blackfriars, Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge & more) – Explore Ancient Londinium, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Gherkin, Museum of London, Tower of London, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre. Optional: Shakespeare play at the Globe.
Day 5
Greenwich (Woolrich & Greenwich Foot Tunnels):
Explore London’s maritime history at the Royal Naval College & Maritime Musuem, board the Cutty Sark, stand at the place where time begins, Greenwich Park. Optional: Night out at the O2 Arena
Day 6
Freedom Day/Market Day: Portobello Road, Bermondsey, Camden Passage, Greenwich and the many weekend markets add to our weeklong exploration of London using its bridges and boroughs to see the city’s familiar landmarks and hidden gems.
Day 7
Freedom Day: Explore London or take an Optional Day Trip to Bath, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, etc.
Day 8
Kensington & Chelsea/Wandsworth & Merton (Albert Bridge, Wandsworth Bridge, Chelsea Bridge & more) Kensington Palace, Victoria & Albert Museum, Harrod’s, Hyde Park, Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park, Wimbledon, De Morgan Art Centre
Day 9
Hammersmith & Fulham/Richmond & Kingston (Richmond Bridge, Kew Bridge. Kingston Bridge & more) Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, Museum of Fulham Palace, Hampton Court Palace & Park, London Wetlands Centre, Chiswick House, BBC Centre & more.
Day 10
Freedom Day : Explore London or take an Optional Day Trip to Bath, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, etc
Day 11
Goodbye London! Private Transfer to Airport
Includes:
R/T Airfare to/from New York London, London Bridge Hotel – 9 nights, Private Transfers in London to/from airport, London City Tour, Reserved Tour Tower of London, London Group Welcome & Farewell Dinners, 7 Day London Pass, 50 GBP Oyster Card for London Tube
Optional Day Trips: Bath, Windsor, Brighton, Stonehenge, Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon/Warwick, Oxford and Cambridge
Email annie@freedomtoursllc.com or call 877.384.4372 for a customized price quote!
R/T Airfare to/from New York London, London Bridge Hotel – 9 nights, Private Transfers in London to/from airport, London City Tour, Reserved Tour Tower of London, London Group Welcome & Farewell Dinners, 7 Day London Pass, 50 GBP Oyster Card for London Tube
Optional Day Trips: Bath, Windsor, Brighton, Stonehenge, Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon/Warwick, Oxford and Cambridge
Email annie@freedomtoursllc.com or call 877.384.4372 for a customized price quote!
Our London Hotel
The 4-star London Bridge Hotel, is located
in the Bourough of Southwark, perfect for us
to enjoy the delights of central London.
It's heritage dates back to Roman times and
many of the archaeological finds unearthed
during the hotel's development are with the
Museum of London.
Southwark is a thriving and vibrant place to be, and is currently enjoying a new era of prosperity and growth. It stretches along much of the South Bank of the River Thames in central London. The hotel is situated opposite London Bridge, which links Southwark to the City, on the north side of the river.
The area is filled with exciting museums and art galleries, fantastic restaurants and a theatrical heritage that dates back 400 years. Southwark also boasts some of the most spectacular architecture in the capital and to find some of the most dramatic sights and tourist attractions, it only requires an afternoon stroll along the South Bank.
The 4-star London Bridge Hotel, is located
in the Bourough of Southwark, perfect for us
to enjoy the delights of central London.
It's heritage dates back to Roman times and
many of the archaeological finds unearthed
during the hotel's development are with the
Museum of London.
Southwark is a thriving and vibrant place to be, and is currently enjoying a new era of prosperity and growth. It stretches along much of the South Bank of the River Thames in central London. The hotel is situated opposite London Bridge, which links Southwark to the City, on the north side of the river.
The area is filled with exciting museums and art galleries, fantastic restaurants and a theatrical heritage that dates back 400 years. Southwark also boasts some of the most spectacular architecture in the capital and to find some of the most dramatic sights and tourist attractions, it only requires an afternoon stroll along the South Bank.
Email Annie at annie@freedomtoursllc.com or call 877-384-4372 for more
information!
London Markets
London is justifiably proud of its markets, most of which date back to mediaeval times. They tell the history of London: Borough Market, the oldest, has lost its mediaeval clamour but retains its Dickensian air - it's currently seeing a revival as an organic produce market and film-lot. Some, like Camden and Portobello are thriving, Camden's turnover makes it Britain's 4th largest retailer. Others have not stood up to the 21st century as well: the same processes which worked on Les Halles in Paris have been at work here: disrepair and displacement, followed by commercial development.
Covent Garden market moved out of its central location to the wastes of Vauxhall years ago, to be replaced by a tourist-orientated market; Billingsgate, the fish market famous for the bad language of its traders has moved to the Isle of Dogs, and the original waterside building been taken over by city businessmen. Smithfield alone has remained in the centre: this huge temple of meat has retained its ancient working practices but it too has seen the encroachment of the twentieth century: the advent of Mad Cow disease, and deadly E Coli bacteria strains have seen it much modernised over the past few years - it has in the process lost much of its character.
London is justifiably proud of its markets, most of which date back to mediaeval times. They tell the history of London: Borough Market, the oldest, has lost its mediaeval clamour but retains its Dickensian air - it's currently seeing a revival as an organic produce market and film-lot. Some, like Camden and Portobello are thriving, Camden's turnover makes it Britain's 4th largest retailer. Others have not stood up to the 21st century as well: the same processes which worked on Les Halles in Paris have been at work here: disrepair and displacement, followed by commercial development.
Covent Garden market moved out of its central location to the wastes of Vauxhall years ago, to be replaced by a tourist-orientated market; Billingsgate, the fish market famous for the bad language of its traders has moved to the Isle of Dogs, and the original waterside building been taken over by city businessmen. Smithfield alone has remained in the centre: this huge temple of meat has retained its ancient working practices but it too has seen the encroachment of the twentieth century: the advent of Mad Cow disease, and deadly E Coli bacteria strains have seen it much modernised over the past few years - it has in the process lost much of its character.
A Customizable Itinerary
London by Bridge & Borough