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The Original London Sightseeing Tour A spectacular day out for all the family! THE TOURS The Original Tour (Yellow Route) Hop-on and off our tours at your leisure exploring London's sights in safety and comfort. Get the most out of your visit with a fun & informative English guided commentary provided by our professional tour hosts. The route takes in London's most famous sights; including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, The London Dungeon, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. Commentary - English Live Guided Bus Times - The Original Tour (Yellow Route) departs every 20 minutes from Whitcomb Street between 08:30 to 18:00. Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins Last full Yellow tour: 16:30 Mon-Thurs, Fri-Sun 17:00 Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from our Visitor Centre or Piccadilly Circus. The City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route) Our City Sightseeing route takes in all of London's landmark attractions and offers entertaining, multi-lingual commentaries. Children can also enjoy our superb Kids' Channel on the Red Route. The route takes in the capital's most famous sights including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. Commentary - Digitally Recorded Multi-Lingual in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German, Japanese, Portuguese & Kids' Channel. Bus Times: First red tour departs at 0830 from Grosvenor Gardens with departures every 10-15 minutes thereafter. Mon–Thurs last tour 16:50 and Fri-Sun last tour from 17:20 Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from Victoria, Visitor Centre or Piccadilly Circus. The Museum Tour (Blue Route) In addition to our two popular main tour routes, customers of The Original Tour can enjoy the delights of London's top museum districts relayed to them through the superb digital commentary. Enjoy the many attractions, shops and museums along the Blue route which runs from the British Museum down to Kensington and Knightsbridge for Kensington Palace, Harrods, the V&A, Natural History and Science Museums, whilst listening to an informative and entertaining commentary. Commentary - Digitally Recorded Multi-Lingual in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German, Japanese, Portuguese & Kids' Channel. Bus Times - First Blue Tour from Woburn Place 08:30, from Kensington Palace Gardens 08:15 daily, every 15-20 minutes thereafter daily. Last Full Blue Tour 17:15 from Kensington Palace Gardens to Woburn Place daily. Last Full Blue Tour 17:30 from Woburn Place to Kensington Palace Gardens daily. Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from Piccadilly Circus. Purple Route - Capital Connector (T6) The Purple Route is useful if you are staying in a hotel located in Bayswater, Notting Hill, Holland Park or Lancaster Gate or wish to go shopping at Westfield Shepherds Bush. Operating in both eastbound and westbound directions, the Purple Route operates more frequently in an eastbound direction, enabling you to join our Yellow sightseeing route at Marble Arch. Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes. EXPLORE LONDON FREE WALKING TOURS Get up close to London's incredible history. Included FREE with every bus tour ticket! Three fabulous walks put you at the heart of the world's most exciting city: Changing the Guard Walk: See Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and the regiments that guard them in this exciting walk as you march alongside the guards at Buckingham Palace.* Departs daily 10:00am from The Original London Visitor Centre Rock ‘n’ Roll Walk: Take a 90 minute walk through the heart of London’s rocking heritage: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and The Sex Pistols – it’s only rock ‘n’ Roll, but I like it! Departs daily 13:00 from The Original London Visitor Centre Jack the Ripper Walk: Walk in the footsteps of the world's most infamous serial killer as we reveal his murderous tale from the dark street of Whitechapel in 1888. Departs daily 16:00 from The Original Tour bus stop 11 at the Tower of London on Tower Hill * On non-guard change days (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) the walking tour will take you to see the Changing of the Horse Guard (at horse guards parade) and will then visit Buckingham Palace. The guard change does not take place if it is raining. ** All tours take approximately 90 minutes. Please note that the Jack the Ripper walk will finish at Aldgate East tube station and not at one of our bus stops. *** Walking tours are included FREE with an Original Tour ticket but can be purchased separately at £9 GBP each. MAIN DEPARTURE POINTS: The Original London Visitor Centre The newly opened London Visitor Centre is your one-stop-shop to the Capital and beyond. Visit us at our Trafalgar Square address for expert help from our excellent travel advisers. You can also purchase tickets for a range of exciting activities. Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08:30 to 18:00 Sunday & Bank Holidays 09:00 to 17:30 Address: 17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square Nearest Tube: Charing Cross or Piccadilly Circus Start Point 1 - PICCADILLY CIRCUS Directions: Yellow Route From Whitcomb Street: The stop is by the McDonald's between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Red Route From Haymarket: The stop is outside the Theatre Royal. Green & Blue Routes From Rupert Street: The stop is outside 'Yo Sushi' restaurant on Rupert Street No.19. Timetable - Frequency approx. 10 mins Yellow Route: First Bus 08:30, Last Full Tour 18:00 Red Route: First Bus 09:15, Last Full Tour 16:20 Green Route: First Bus 09:52, Last Full Tour 14:10 Blue Route: First Bus 08:45, Last Full Tour 17:15 Start Point 2 - TRAFALGAR SQUARE Directions: Yellow & Red Routes From Trafalgar Square (North Side): The stop is located opposite The Original London Visitor Centre at Stop 'Z', by the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery. Green Route From Northumberland Avenue: The stop is opposite 'Garfunkel's' restaurant at Stop 'W'. Timetable - Frequency approx. 15 mins Yellow Route: First Bus 08:35, Last Full Tour 15:50 Red Route: First Bus 09:20, Last Full Tour 15:04 Green Route: First Bus 09:18, Last Full Tour 14:35 Start Point 3 - RUSSELL SQUARE & WOBURN PLACE Directions: Blue Routes From Woburn Place: The stop is located just off Russell Square on Woburn Place outside the Royal National Hotel. Timetable - Frequency approx. 15 mins Blue Route: First Bus 08:30, Last Full Tour 16:30 Start Point 4 - VICTORIA & GROSVENOR GARDENS Directions: Yellow Route From Buckingham Palace Road: The stop is located outside the Thistle Victoria Hotel on Buckingham Palace Road. Red Route From Grosvenor Gardens: The stop is located beside Grosvenor Gardens outside STA Travel. Timetable - Frequency approx. 10 mins Yellow Route: First Bus 09:05, Last Full Tour 16:15 Red Route: First Bus 08:30, Last Full Tour 17:20 Start Point 5 - MARBLE ARCH Directions: Yellow & Red Routes From Speakers' Corner: The stop is located at Speakers' Corner at Marble Arch on Park Lane. Take subway exit number '3', turn right at street level and go over pedestrian crossing. Our bus stop is the last on the right hand side Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives following a £12m major project to create a palace for everyone. Visitors to Kensington Palace arrive through newly landscaped gardens and entrance hall to journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments as a courtier. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the House of Stuart and the House of Hanover 1698 -1714, your success will depend on who you know, how you behave and how you dress. The rewards are great, but there are pitfalls along the way! Victoria Revealed, an exciting new permanent exhibition set within the rooms Victoria grew up in as a child, explores her life and reign through her own words. Imagine how she felt at just 17 years old on her first day as Queen at Kensington Palace, discover her romantic side through letters and gifts exchanged with Prince Albert and take a peep at moments of family life with her children.
List of included attractions Bar Convent Barley Hall Cliffords Tower DIG Fairfax House Goddards Henry VII Experience Jorvik Merchant Adventurers' Hall National RM Road Train Richard III Roman Bath Treasurers House York Army Museum York Art Gallery York Boat York Brewery York Castle Museum York City Sightseeing York Cold War Bunker York Dungeon York Minster York's Chocolate Story Yorkshire Museum Beningbrough Hall Birds of Prey Centre Byland Abbey Captain Cook Castle Howard Eden Camp Helmsley Castle Helmsley Walled Garden Maze Murton Park North Yorkshire Moors Railws Reivaulx Abbey Scampston Walled garden
This is a wonderful alternative to an airboat ride … quiet, peaceful and surreal. Enjoy a leisurely paddle with a naturalist guide in a very unique part of the Everglades. Throughout the Mangrove forest are brackish "lakes" whose waters are a mix of "sweet" fresh water and salt water. They are nursery grounds for herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills, alligators, otters and a gamut of fishes. Interconnecting these lakes are narrow, flowing tidal creeks. The mangrove forest grows to the very edge and over the tops of these creeks forming a canopy or a tunnel. The dense canopy regulates moisture and humidity allowing orchids and bromeliads to thrive. The sunlight (or moonlight) shimmering through the canopy, the stillness of the forest vegetation and the sounds of the forest itself, make for a surreal experience in the tunnels. We use single and two person kayaks and you do not need previous kayaking experience.
The Everglades' 10,000 Islands are some of the most diverse fisheries anywhere and is the best wintertime fishery in North America. Marco Island is the largest and most developed of the Ten Thousand Islands, so we try to fish the more remote locations. Unlike most other fisheries, it is possible to catch many different species on a single trip…Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Speckled Trout, Silver Trout, Whiting, Redfish, Snook, Ladyfish, Catfish and various species of shark. All bait, tackle and licenses are included.
More things included... *NEW Golden Gate Park Trolley is the only hop on hop off route that takes you all the way out to Ocean Beach, the extraordinary Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum, and the family-favorite San Francisco Zoo. The Legion of Honor, a stunning French Neo-Classical building siting atop a hill over the city, Golden Gate, and Pacific Ocean, is a Fine Arts Museum with a collection which spans over 4 millennials of history. The trolley will also stop at the San Francisco Zoo, an urban oasis home to over 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals. The Sausalito Loop takes you to the other side of San Francisco Bay to the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito. Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco Bay on a round-trip route from South Vista Point of the Golden Gate Bridge to downtown Sausalito. You are free to spend as much time in Sausalito as you choose. San Francisco is rich in culture and history. The Hop on Hop off ticket also includes two FREE walking tours recounting San Francisco's riveting past from the days of the Gold Rush Daze to the Legendary Summer of Love. The itinerary and map with help you determine you route and won't let you miss any of the "must see" sights of the City by the Bay. STOP 1 – Visitor Information Center * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Leavenworth & Jefferson * POINTS OF INTEREST: Anchorage Square; The Cannery at Del Monte Square’s shops and restaurants; San Francisco Maritime Historic Park at Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park; the famous Cable Cars on Hyde Street hill; and Ghirardelli Square, a chocolate-lovers paradise. STOP 2 - Alcatraz Landing * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of North Point & Embarcadero * POINTS OF INTEREST: One of the most popular destinations in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Alcatraz Island is home to the former max-security infamous federal prison. STOP 3 – Levi's Plaza * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Battery and Union Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Visit the Levi's Store at Levi Strauss Plaza or walk to Coit Tower and visit the top for stunning 360 degree views of the city and bay! Other points: Cruise Terminal, Fog City Diner, and the Exploratorium STOP 4 – Embarcadero Center * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Clay and Davis Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Embarcadero Center offers over 120 unique dining and shopping experiences. Embarcadero Plaza and Justin Herman Plaza surround the center and serve as parks along Embarcadero Street. STOP 5 – Hyatt Regency Hotel * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Market and Steuart Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Stroll through the Ferry Building Marketplace where you can find a dreamy selection of artisan food, independently owned and operated businesses, and a local farmers market. The Ferry Building showcases some of the Bay Area's finest local offerings. Get up close to the Bay Bridge for exceptional photo opportunities. *Bus and Bike COMBO ONLY bike pickup stop STOP 6 – Union Square South * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Geary and Powell Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Central Shopping and Theatre District –featuring department stores, upscale boutiques, art galleries, salons, grand hotels, and repertory theatres. Westfield Centre and Cable Cars. **Start point for the 'Gold Rush Daze' FREE walking tour** *Bus and Bike COMBO bike pickup stop** STOP 7 - Van Ness Ave * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Van Ness and Post Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Hop off directly between Japantown and Nob Hill neighborhoods STOP 8– Lombard Street * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Lombard Street @ Gough (in front of Town House Motel) * POINTS OF INTEREST: A convenient stop for hotels on Van Ness and Lombard, you’re walking distance from Lombard Street “the crookedest street in the world." Nearby shopping can found at fabulous Union Street. STOP 9 – Palace of Fine Arts * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Richardson and Chestnut * POINTS OF INTEREST: Just a few blocks from the Palace of Fine arts, a famous relic of the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. Walk into the Presidio for a visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum or see LucasFilm's Letterman Digital Arts Center’s iconic Yoda Fountain. STOP 10 – Golden Gate Bridge (South Vista Point) * Hop-On, Hop-Off: South Vista Point * POINTS OF INTEREST: Great views of San Francisco’s skyline and Alcatraz Island or walk the span of the bridge over the entrance of San Francisco Bay. **Change here for the Double Decker Sausalito Cable Car Tour** STOP 11 - Golden Gate Park / California Academy of Sciences * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Concourse Drive, in front of Academy of Sciences (Sundays and Holidays: 8th Ave. & Fulton) * POINTS OF INTEREST: Music Concourse, De Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, the Botanical and Japanese Tea Gardens. Also nearby, boat rentals at Stow Lake. **Change here for the Golden Gate Park Trolley to Ocean Beach and ** STOP 12 - Golden Gate Park / Conservatory of Flowers * Hop-On, Hop-Off: John F. Kennedy Drive * POINTS OF INTEREST: Victorian glass and wooden greenhouse is home to exotic tropical flowers and plants and is the oldest of its kind. Outside you can find stunning floral layouts and breathtaking architecture. STOP 13 - Haight-Ashbury District * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Haight Street @ Stanyan (in front of McDonald's) * POINTS OF INTEREST: Eclectic district, famous for its role in the 1960’s Hippie Movement, is still a center for bohemian culture. It is lined with one-of-a-kind shops, trendy cafes, bars and restaurants **Start point for the 'Love, Peace & Haight' FREE walking tour** *Bus and Bike COMBO ONLY bike pickup stop STOP 14 - Haight-Ashbury District * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Haight Street @ Masonic (in front of Magnolia Brew Pub) * POINTS OF INTEREST: For those looking for the full experience, hop off at STOP 14 and walk all the way through the Haight and hop back on at the other side **End point for the 'Love, Peace & Haight' FREE walking tour** STOP 15 – Alamo Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Divisadero and Hayes Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Walk just two blocks to the famous row of San Francisco Victorians to see the houses premiering in opening credits of "Full House" and "Fuller House"! STOP 16 – Civic Center / City Hall * Hop-On, Hop-Off: On Larkin between Grove and Fulton (front of Asian Art Museum) * POINTS OF INTEREST: Featuring the Beaux-Arts City Hall with its massive gold leaf covered dome, the War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, and the Asian Art Museum. STOP 17 - Hilton Hotel * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Taylor and Ellis * POINTS OF INTEREST: Walking distance to Westfield Shopping Center and Market Street’s Muni and Bart stations, and theatre district STOP 18 - Union Square North * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Post and Powell * POINTS OF INTEREST: Shopping, cable cars, visit our head office at 478 Post Street **Start point for the 'Gold Rush Daze' FREE walking tour** STOP 19 - Chinatown Gate * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Grant Bush Street – across from Chinatown Gate * POINTS OF INTEREST: Go through “The Dragon Gate” entry to Chinatown. Also nearby, San Francisco’s very own quaint French Quarter STOP 20 - Portsmouth Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Kearny Street, between Clay & Washington (in from of Hilton Financial District) * POINTS OF INTEREST: The tallest building in San Francisco, the TransAmerica Pyramid; Chinatown; Fortune Cookie Factory STOP 21 - Broadway * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Broadway and Kearny Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Visit Lawrence Ferlinghetti's City Lights bookstore; North Beach/Little Italy STOP 22 - Washington Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Columbus Ave and Powell Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Enjoy cultured café’s, restaurants, and gelaterias or walk to Coit Tower, Lombard “the world’s crookedest” Street and Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral STOP 23 - Pier 39 * Hop-On, Hop-Off: In front of Hard Rock Cafe * POINTS OF INTEREST: Experience Pier 39s fun shopping and dining, bay cruise departures, sea lions, and the Aquarium of the Bay **7D experience location for 48 hour ticket holders** STOP 24 – PIER 41-Gray Line Box Office * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Little Embarcadero at Performance Plaza * POINTS OF INTEREST: Hop on a ferry to Sausalito, take a bay cruise, or stroll the waterfront
