We are looking for a tour to London for 11-13 nights. We would like to include side trips to Stonehedge, Dover and Oxford on three separate days. We also need a king bed, if possible. If not, a queen bed.

Trafalgar's London Explorer tour is an excellent match for what you're looking for. The itinerary is based entirely in London, giving you the flexibility to arrange separate day trips to Stonehenge, Oxford, and Dover. The tour already includes visits to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle, along with free days you can use to plan additional excursions. We highly recommend coordinating with your Travel Director once on tour. They can provide helpful suggestions for arranging side trips outside the included itinerary. Please note that as these excursions are not part of the official program, they will be your own responsibility to organize and book. Regarding bedding, we can certainly place a request for a king bed, or a queen bed if a king is not available. However, all bedding requests remain subject to hotel availability

How strenuous is this tour?

The Trafalgar London Explorer tour is classified as having a "Leisurely" activity level 1. This means it's designed to be relatively relaxed, with a comfortable pace and manageable walking distances. Given your ages (78 and 75), this tour should be quite suitable as long as you are comfortable with light walking and early mornings, as some departures may begin between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times at the hotel?

Check-in and check-out times are generally communicated on the first day of the trip by the travel director.

How can I confirm my booking?

You can confirm your booking through the 'Book Now' button on the left-hand side of the tour page.

Is travel insurance required to participate in the tour?

To participate on any of our trips, travel insurance is now highly recommended.

Do tours include meals?

Meals are included as described in the tour itinerary; specifics will be detailed in the trip documentation.

Can I expect any assistance from the travel director on tour for personal activities?

Yes, while the itinerary is fixed, the travel director can offer advice or recommendations for personal activities.

What is the group size for the tour?

Group sizes may vary, please check your specific tour details for accurate information.

Is airfare included in the tour price?

Our tour packages typically do not include airfare.

What is the policy for cancellations?

Cancellations made after booking may not result in a refund, as outlined in our booking terms.

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London Explorer

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Everything worked seamlessly. All of the sights were interesting and varied, and we had no need to drive.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
London
London
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Day 2
London
London
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of London with Travel Director
- View Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
- Pass Westminster Abbey
- Stop at Buckingham Palace
- Watch Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession at St. James's Palace
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Soho's backstreets with local food sampling
- Guided visit to National Gallery with Local Specialist
- Explore Covent Garden
Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St. James's Palace
National Gallery
Covent Garden
Day 3
London
London
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Optional Activities
- Full day guided experience to Oxford and Blenheim Palace with Local Specialist
- Explore a historic Oxford college
- Visit Blenheim Palace
Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
Day 4
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Borough Market
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral with Local Specialist
- Stroll through Regent's Park
- Visit a museum
- Explore London's neighborhoods
- West End theatre show
Landmarks
Borough Market
St. Paul's Cathedral
Regent's Park
Day 5
London to Windsor
London to Windsor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Three-course meal at London Cru with wine pairing)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
- Travel to Windsor
- Visit Windsor Castle including State Apartments
- Visit St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
- Be My Guest experience at London Cru urban winery
- Three-course meal with wine pairing at London Cru
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Windsor Castle
St. George's Chapel
Day 6
London
London
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Westminster Abbey with Local Specialist
- Visit Kensington Palace
- Dive Into Culture experience at Kensington Palace
- English cream tea at The Orangery
Landmarks
Westminster Abbey
Kensington Palace
Day 7
London
London
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a historic pub)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Thames River cruise from London to Greenwich
- Sail under Tower Bridge
- Sustainable London Dry Gin tasting experience at Old Royal Naval College
- Farewell Dinner at a historic pub
Optional Activities
- Visit the Shard
- Explore England's monuments and history
- Visit the British Library
Landmarks
The Shard
British Library
Tower Bridge
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich
Day 8
London
London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St. James's Palace
National Gallery
Covent Garden

Landmarks
Blenheim Palace

Landmarks
Borough Market
St. Paul's Cathedral
Regent's Park

Landmarks
Stonehenge
Windsor Castle
St. George's Chapel

Landmarks
Westminster Abbey
Kensington Palace

Landmarks
The Shard
British Library
Tower Bridge
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich

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Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Henry4.0•August 2023
There should be more walking and better accommodations.
Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments and are sorry to learn that there were certain aspects of your trip that you felt could have been improved. We aim to provide the best travel experience for our guests, and it is only through your valuable feedback we can continue to evolve and maintain the impeccable service and standards that we are known for; having your valuable feedback assists us in seeing where we can improve our itineraries. Nevertheless, we hope that you have returned home with unforgettable memories and new friendships from your time away with us.
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Derek5.0•July 2023
Overall, it was a fantastic experience. There were a couple of small hiccups, nothing is perfect, but our guide and...
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry that you were not well informed at the time of the booking regarding the group size and the activity level for this trip. We have designed our Trafalgar tours to accommodate up to fifty-two guests on our luxury coaches, although we average forty to forty-five guests. If a less active itinerary and smaller groups are a must, our sister company, Classic Insight Vacations, have small group departures that have a maximum of just twenty-four. Nevertheless, we hope you made some new friendships and unforgettable memories during your time away with us.
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John4.0•October 2022
Trip was very good, managed to see all of the top tourist attractions in 8 days. Trafalger tour guide was terrific....
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Traveled in September 2022
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Thank you for your feedback. It is excellent that your Travel Director provided you with such professional and knowledgeable guidance throughout your trip. However, we regret to learn that you felt a particular hotel failed to meet the high standards we are recognised for. Your concerns will be investigated accordingly to help us make the necessary improvements to our guests' experience. What's more, we are incredibly pleased that we were able to help you to create some unforgettable memories.
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Kathy4.0•August 2022
Great way to see it all in one week. A little fast paced for some of the elders in our group. Hotel location was...
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Traveled in August 2022
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We hope you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture during your trip to the United Kingdom and France and enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious cuisine and both countries' rich history that are all unique and enriching aspects of any visit to these beautiful countries. Exploring these two beautiful countries in a condensed amount of time can be quite an adventure, and we strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for in-depth discovery, and there are certain towns where we wish to stay longer. We have shared your feedback with our Operations team as we constantly strive to see where our itineraries can be improved. That said, we still hope that you have taken lots of lasting highlights during your time away with us.
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Robin4.5•May 2019
Led by Ellie
This was my first tour, and I enjoyed every second of it. The itinerary was excellent, saw everything that I had...
This was my first tour, and I enjoyed every second of it. The itinerary was excellent, saw everything that I had hoped to see, and there was plenty of free time to explore on my own. It was wonderful to have the Oyster card [for bus and tube]. The hotel was very nice, newly renovated, and located right across from Hyde Park, wonderful for walks in the early morning or evening. Our tour director, Ellie, was extremely organized, and was excellent at providing background and history as we drove through the city, and at the venues. She was also very helpful in providing ideas for places to explore on our free time, and would help with any questions we had. If people needed directions for places they wanted to see on their own, she would print them out. The tour guides [specialists] at some of the venues were also excellent, as was our bus driver, Dave. I left feeling like I had really done more than I would have thought possible in 8 days! London is a lovely city, tourist-friendly, and rich in culture and history. I would love to go again!Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the London Explorer guided holiday with Trafalgar. It’s wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our carefully curated itinerary, and, moreover, that you really were able to see and experience everything that you had been looking forward to. Furthermore, we are delighted to know that you felt well cared for by Ellie and Dave, and that their expert skills further enhanced your appreciation of the destinations visited. We are thrilled that you observed just how much our guests’ well-being is of great importance to us and we hope that you will join our highly skilled team again soon to travel to more captivating destinations.
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Carol5.0•September 2017
LONDON EXCURSION: definitely a 5 star tour! Everything worked seamlessly. Our guide, Tony Perry, was friendly and...
LONDON EXCURSION: definitely a 5 star tour! Everything worked seamlessly. Our guide, Tony Perry, was friendly and accommodating. Our hotel was on the corner of Hyde Park, the tube station, and great shopping. We were busy every day, and had plenty of time for our own individual excursions of shopping,restaurants, museums,religious worship,and fine theater. All of the sights were interesting and varied,and we had no need to drive. Unqualified recommendation!Show more
Traveled in July 2017

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Deborah
Asked on January 29th, 2026
We are looking for a tour to London for 11-13 nights. We would like to include side trips to Stonehedge, Dover and Oxford on three separate days. We also need a king bed, if possible. If not, a queen bed.
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Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  Trafalgar's London Explorer tour is an excellent match for what you're looking for. The itinerary is based entirely in London, giving you the flexibility to arrange separate day trips to Stonehenge, Oxford, and Dover. The tour already includes visits to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle, along with free days you can use to plan additional excursions.
  
  We highly recommend coordinating with your Travel Director once on tour. They can provide helpful suggestions for arranging side trips outside the included itinerary. Please note that as these excursions are not part of the official program, they will be your own responsibility to organize and book.
  
  Regarding bedding, we can certainly place a request for a king bed, or a queen bed if a king is not available. However, all bedding requests remain subject to hotel availability
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Nina
Asked on June 10th, 2025
How strenuous is this tour?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025
  The Trafalgar London Explorer tour is classified as having a "Leisurely" activity level 1. This means it's designed to be relatively relaxed, with a comfortable pace and manageable walking distances. Given your ages (78 and 75), this tour should be quite suitable as long as you are comfortable with light walking and early mornings, as some departures may begin between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
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Lisa
Asked on March 11th, 2025
What are the check-in and check-out times at the hotel?
Accommodation
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  Check-in and check-out times are generally communicated on the first day of the trip by the travel director.
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Gina
Asked on January 23rd, 2025
How can I confirm my booking?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  You can confirm your booking through the 'Book Now' button on the left-hand side of the tour page.
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Christina
Asked on December 26th, 2024
Is travel insurance required to participate in the tour?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2024
  To participate on any of our trips, travel insurance is now highly recommended.
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Eva
Asked on December 22nd, 2024
Do tours include meals?
Meals
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  Meals are included as described in the tour itinerary; specifics will be detailed in the trip documentation.
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Charlotte
Asked on October 17th, 2024
Can I expect any assistance from the travel director on tour for personal activities?
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, while the itinerary is fixed, the travel director can offer advice or recommendations for personal activities.
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Daphne
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What is the group size for the tour?
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  Group sizes may vary, please check your specific tour details for accurate information.
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Is airfare included in the tour price?
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  Our tour packages typically do not include airfare.
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What is the policy for cancellations?
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  Cancellations made after booking may not result in a refund, as outlined in our booking terms.

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