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Royal Albert Hall - Grand Tour Did you know? There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible. Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Kensington Palace and the Diana Exhibition Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives. Visitors arrive through beautiful landscaped gardens evoking a past when Kensington was countryside. From the entrance hall start your journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the Stuarts and the Hanoverians, learn what you would have worn, how you should behave and how to succeed in the heady atmosphere of the palace state apartments. The Queen's State Apartments Explore these intimate, private rooms created for Queen Mary II, who ruled jointly with her husband, King William III, in the 17th century. The Queen’s rooms The Queen's Staircase, little changed since its construction in 1690, is deliberately plainer than the King's. Mary would have glided down its steps to reach her beloved gardens, created in the Dutch style, through the door at its foot. Diana: Her Fashion Story ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. From her earliest royal engagements, everything Diana wore was closely scrutinised, and the exhibition will explore how she navigated her unique position in the public eye: learning to use her image to engage and inspire people, and to champion the causes she cared about. Discover exquisite and celebrated outfits from throughout the Princess’s public life. The exhibition will bring together an extraordinary collection of garments, ranging from the glamorous evening gowns worn on engagements in the 1980s, to the chic Catherine Walker suits that made up Diana’s ‘working wardrobe’ in the 1990s. The Princess’s relationship with her favourite designers will be explored through a display of some of their original fashion sketches, created for her during the design process. Exhibition highlights will include the pale pink Emanuel blouse worn for Diana’s engagement portrait by Lord Snowdon in 1981, and Victor Edelstein’s iconic ink blue velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta. A blue tartan Emanuel suit, worn for an official visit to Venice in the 1980s, will go on display in public for the first time. The suit, a rare survival of the Princess’s daywear, was only recently rediscovered and acquired by Historic Royal Palaces – the charity responsible for Kensington Palace - at auction. * Please note, this exhibit is due to be very popular, queues are to be expected.
The House of Illusion is an amazing mystery theatre, geared for the whole family to remember and enjoy for years to come. Now a bigger and better show, in bigger and better premises too! Firstly, you are greeted by our very own cast of show performers and will be shown into our beautifully decorated candlelit theatre, where at once our waiters and waitress' will supply you with as much white wine, red wine, lager or soft drinks as you like, without you lifting a finger or a wallet! One of the main attractions of the House of Illusion is that it is all inclusive as well as being unlimited! Kicking off the nightly events you will be presented with Europe’s finest close up magicians, followed closely by a fantastic singer and finishing the first half of the show with a top class, hilarious comedian. All this and the main show hasn’t even begun! The amazement really starts to kick in with the second half of the show. This is the part where we take you on a journey of Manipulation, Live mind reading and Hypnosis. Then of course, we top the night with the world class illusions that will leave anyone stunned and astonished. You will experience truly spectacular happenings all in the space of one night. Witness the proof that we can make the impossible possible in front of your very eyes. VIP Access to the Exclusive VIP lounge looking out to sea A glass of sparkling cava on arrival A VIP Magical Lanyard Best VIP seats in the house (only 24 available) Individual Meal Free flowing cava throughout the performance Free flowing Wine, Sangria, Lager and Soft Drinks throughout the duration of the show Souvenir Program signed by the cast Glow Bracelet for the children GOLD Gold Zone Seating (only 24 available) Access to the Exclusive VIP lounge looking out to sea An unlimited meal of fresh salad, chicken, fries and ice cream dessert Free Flowing Wine, Sangria, Lager and Soft drinks Free flowing cava throughout the performance Souvenir programme signed by the cast Glow Bracelet for the children SILVER Great seats, as no one is further than 8 metres from the stage, giving everyone a great view of the action An unlimited meal of fresh salad, chicken, fries and ice cream dessert on the EARLY DINNER SHOW Free flowing Wine ,Sangria, Lager and Soft drinks Don’t forget the magic words: Book me in for the show please!!!!
Important info: **The stop at the Jumairah Mosque does not include a guided entrance of the Mosque , but should guests want to enter , the Mosque is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and & Thursdays from 08h45 till 09h45 AM only. On Mondays & Wednesdays from 09h00 to 10h00 AM and from 10h15 to 11h15 AM.The mosque is closed on Fridays.Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers. ** Our tour operates every day including Friday , but on Friday the National Museum of Dubai is closed in the morning ,and guests will not be able to visit it .( no refund wil be given for that ) Live Guide in English Audio guiding in SPANISH,FRENCH,GERMAN,ITALIAN ,PORTUGUESE,ENGLISH & CHINESE. Starting 1st Nov'18 , ARABIC, JAPANESE,RUSSIAN, KOREAN & TURKISH will be available
Tour Stops: With over 70 tour stops across 6 routes, there’s plenty to explore! Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the tour stops during the time-period covered by their chosen ticket. Some of the many notable tour stops include: RockWalk The Comedy Store Beverly Centre Paramount Studios Santa Monica Pier Beverly Hills Universal Studios & City Walk Warner Brothers Studios Central Piazza Chinatown Santa Monica Boulevard Disney Hollywood Studios Hollywood Rockwalk Ritz-Carlton Venice Beach Washington Blvd Lincoln Blvd Fashion District Upon arrival, you will receive a map with a full list of the tour stops covered across each route. If you’d prefer, stay on the tour for a full loop: 90 – 155 minutes per route Additional Information: Vouchers must be printed to be exchanged for a City Sightseeing bus ticket in location. The audio commentary is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean Buses are wheelchair accessible
Start your NYC adventure off with a relaxing and scenic sightseeing cruise. Your Hop-on Hop-off CitySightseeing Ferry tour of the New York Harbor features unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and much more. A professional narrator will offer commentary along the way, so you’ll become acquainted with the city. Hop off at any of 4 stops along the way to explore the city at your own pace. Make sure you hop-off near Times Square (Pier 78 stop) to discover two unique New York attractions: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the all-new Gulliver’s Gate. When you enter Gulliver’s Gate, a whole new world awaits. Discover a universe of miniature replicas of sights ranging from the Parthenon to the Great Wall of China, displayed in detailed geographically themed exhibits, including an elaborate homage to New York City. But don’t expect everything to be exactly as it is on a map – Gulliver’s Gate is all about imagination. You’ll even see visions of the past, like Chinatown at the turn of the century. Back in the real world, things are only getting more interesting! Step inside Ripley’s Believe It or Not to see some of the most extraordinary real artifacts from around the world. Two-headed animals, shrunken heads and massive scrap metal sculptures will amaze and delight you as you roam through 2 full floors of odd exhibits. And finally, you can’t leave New York without fully experiencing the city’s most iconic attraction: the Empire State Building. Inside the skyscraper, check out the newly renovated Art Deco lobby, the sustainability and historical exhibits, and free self-guided multimedia tour. Then, ascend 1,050 feet above the streets to the 86th floor observatory deck, where you’ll have 360-degree views of the city skyline and beyond. It’s every bit as romantic as you’ve imagined! ** Does NOT include Bus Tour**
Opened in 1994, Night Safari is the world’s first safari park for nocturnal animals. Highlights Watch everything come to life by night and discover 2,500 fascinating nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat which spans 35 hectares as you take in the Night Safari. Climb on the guided Safari Tram, a 40-minutes immersive experience, that takes you across 6 geographical zones of the world. Four interlinked walking trails offer close encounters with threatened and endangered species such as the pangolin and clouded leopard. Engage in the interactive Creatures Of The Night Show, where you can learn more about the nocturnal abilities of the animals. Ticket Includes Night Safari Ticket Full Description Home to over 2,500 animals from 130 species, 38% of which are threatened, the Night Safari gives you a chance to get up close and personal with beasts large and small who come out to play after dusk. You’ll travel through discover 7 unique nocturnal zones - from the Nepalese River Valley to the Asian Rainforest and see some of the world’s most exotic species including fearsome predators, primates and cuddly marsupials. The best way to travel through the seven geographical zones is by a 40 minute long open air guided tram. This moving escapade gives you the best seat in the house (or jungle) to observe the animals on the rugged foothills of the Himalaya and the deepest recesses of the Asian riverine forest. Journey through the meandering trail past the authentically created habitats. The naturalistic habitats are designed to simulate the animals’ native habitats and are illuminated with subtle moonglow lighting. The Night Safari also has a no-cage policy and is an open concept zoo. During the visit, make time to experience the live open air shows, showcasing acrobatic animal demonstrations and spectacular tribal dance and pyrotechnics. The Creatures of the Night and Thumbuakar Performance shows add an extra dimension to your animal adventure with their display of animal talent and fire-eating and tribal dances respectively.
