University & College Travel & Tourism Trip To London
Students learn from one of the leading tourism destinations in the world, attracting 15 million visitors a year.
Highlights
Boat Cruise on the River Thames
Superb views from the London Eye
The macabre world of the London Dungeons
Famous faces at Madame Tussauds
Staffordshire UniversityTrip was really well organised, train journey was good and accommodation suitable and well located.
What's included*
*Excursion fees may not be included in this tour – please contact us to learn more.
Recommended excursions
This is the world’s largest observation wheel and stands at 135m high. It’s the most exciting way to see over 55 of London’s most famous landmarks, with views as far as 25 miles on a clear day. Each of the 32 pods can hold 25 people so groups can experience the half-hour ride together.
Seeing the sights of London by boat is a fantastic way to avoid the crowds and show students how the city has developed along the riverside. Highlights include the South Bank, Westminster, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and a trip under Tower Bridge. Cruises range from half an hour up to three hours and talks can be tailored to specific educational groups.
The ‘West End’ is the name that’s been given to the part of London west of Charing Cross station since the 1800s. This glitzy part of London is a celebrated hub of theatres and musical venues. England’s answer to Broadway is a fantastic place for students to see a commercial production of excellent quality at a discounted rate.
Marie Tussaud’s waxworks came to London in the 1830s, and has since become one of its busiest tourist attractions. Find out what makes people queue to invest in one of the capital’s most expensive museum tickets.There are over 400 wax effigies, from ancient monarchs to US presidents to pop stars and sporting heroes – not forgetting the Chamber of Horrors.
This combined suspension and drawbridge is a London icon that has spanned the River Thames since 1894. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition, visitors learn about the history of the bridge, see the Victorian engine rooms, and enjoy breathtaking views from the high-level walkways. Students watch interesting presentations on their journey to the upper levels.
See the capital by both road and river on a DUKW amphibious landing craft. The Classic Sightseeing Tour visits the most popular sights including the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, No 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, St James’s, The Ritz, Buckingham Palace, Tate Britain, MI5 & 6 before the dramatic splashdown onto the Thames!
Get behind the scenes at the home of the England team. Completed in 2007, the successor to the original 1923 stadium can hold 90,000 people. Students can see what’s normally hidden from the general public, including the changing rooms, the players’ tunnel and the Royal Box. They can climb the 107 Trophy Winner’s Steps could even get their hands on the FA Cup.
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