Ein paar Stufen höher liegt die Aussichtsplattform, ganzoben auf dem Turm. Von hier aus ist der Blick noch etwas besser. Von März bis Oktober gibt es hier eine Champagner-Bar.
Die Aussichtsplattform ist leider nicht barrierefrei, da es keinen Aufzug gibt und 70 Stufen zwischen dem 56. Stock und der Dachterrasse liegen.
St Paul's Cathedral.
A guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece and St Paul's Cathedral - crowned by the magnificent dome that is so much a part of the London skyline. The Cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
The Tower of London and Crown Jewels.
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past 1000 years it has been a Royal Palace, an armoury and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past. We will visit the Crown Jewels, including the magnificent solid-gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor. And finally....
River Thames cruise from the Tower of London.
Sunday in London and due to church services St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sunday.
We will stop for photographs and spend longer in the Tower of London.
Please arrive at least 15 Mins before your departure time.
Tours Depart From:The Original Tour Visitors Centre, 17-19 Cockspur Street, Traflagar Square.
* St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors
From your starting point by Edinburgh Castle, you head out of the city to the charming village of Roslin, making your first stop at one of Scotland’s most extraordinary buildings - Rosslyn Chapel*. The Chapel’s worldwide fame increased thanks to Dan Brown’s bestselling novel ‘The Da Vinci Code’. Described as the “Library in Stone”, the inside walls of Rosslyn Chapel are adorned with thousands of ancient carvings, each with a story of its own. You can also learn of the myths and legends surrounding the chapel, including tales of the Knights Templar.
Leaving Rosslyn you will continue into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moorland, as well as being the traditional home to Scottish rugby. Next travel to the historic town of Melrose, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660 AD, and said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here you stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey*.
On your return journey, you will travel via the village of St. Boswells and pause for a photo stop at Scott’s View, where you can enjoy glorious scenic views overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, reputed to be one of the favourite beauty spots of the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The journey north takes you to Pencaitland, where you will visit the charming Glenkinchie Distillery*, one of the few Lowland whisky distilleries in Scotland.
Here you can enjoy “a tour and a taste”, learn more about “the water of life” and sample some of Glenkinchie’s finest malts. You will then return to Edinburgh.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA.
Mon, Thu & Sat | ALL YEAR
Departs: 09:30 Returns: 17:15
Panier de pique-nique pliant Sacs de conservation de la chaleur Panier de glace portable Sac de pique-nique extérieur Panier d'isolation Panier d'achat
