Rutherford Family's Thrilling London Highlights
Friday 25th July – Saturday 2nd August 2025
Number of Travellers:
2
Duration:
9 Days /
8 Nights
Overview
Version 5 – 2nd June 2025
Friday 25th July – Saturday 2nd August 2025
Version 5 – 2nd June 2025
Upon arrival in London, settle into a centrally located hotel and enjoy time to unwind after your journey. England’s vibrant capital offers a compelling blend of history, culture, and world-famous landmarks—an essential stop on any visit.
This evening, delve into the city’s celebrated culinary scene, where an array of globally inspired restaurants and refined British classics await. As night falls, the soft glow of London’s skyline sets a memorable scene before the adventure to come.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: None
Guided time: 09:00 – 13:00
After meeting your guide in the morning, you’ll venture into East London for a unique experience paddling through Hackney Wick on a guided kayak tour — a refreshing way to explore this creative and industrial-chic neighbourhood.
From water to sky, your next thrill is the Orbit Slide, the world’s tallest tunnel slide, spiralling down from the striking ArcelorMittal Orbit tower.
Afterwards, dive into London’s contemporary art scene with a visit to the White Cube gallery. Your guide will then drop you off around Brick Lane and Spitalfields, where you can soak up the street art, market stalls, and global street food at your own leisure.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided time: 09:00 – 17:00
Today begins with watching the Changing of the Guards outside Buckingham Palace in a quintessential London experience, full of pageantry and precision. As the guards in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats march to the rhythm of a military band, the spectacle unfolds with ceremony and tradition against the backdrop of royal grandeur.
Next, visit the Churchill War Rooms and be immersed in the preserved underground bunker where Winston Churchill and his government directed Britain’s World War II efforts. Explore the Cabinet Room, Map Room, and Churchill’s personal quarters, experiencing the atmosphere of the time and gaining insight into the decisions that shaped history.
End your day with an exhilarating ride along the Thames aboard a private high-speed RIB boat, giving you a whole new perspective of the city. You’ll disembark at Southbank, where you’re free to spend the afternoon exploring the riverside’s vibrant food, art, and cultural offerings at your own pace.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided time: 09:00 – 13:00
Meet your guide for a morning immersed in world history at the British Museum, home to the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and countless other global treasures. With expert commentary bringing ancient civilisations to life, you’ll leave enriched and inspired.
The adventure continues this afternoon with a trip to Camden Market, one of London’s most eclectic and energetic neighbourhoods. Your guide will see you off here, where you’re free to roam the maze of stalls, street food vendors, and music shops nestled along the canals and cobbled lanes.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day following in the footsteps of Harry Potter as you embark on a magical adventure to the Warner Bros. Studios.
You try your hand at flying a broomstick, cast spells, and marvel at the incredible sets and costumes that bring the world of the boy wizard to life. This immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into the magic behind one of the most successful film franchises of all time.
Your private transfer will bring you back to your hotel at the end of the day.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided time: 09:00 – 13:00
Your guide will meet you at the start of the day for a deep dive into the city’s medieval past at the Tower of London. Uncover dramatic tales of monarchs and traitors within its storied walls. Marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels and reflect on the fortress’s enduring legacy.
Next, arrive at Tower Bridge, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. Walk its high-level walkways for sweeping city views and witness the majestic bascule chambers in action.
Your guide will drop you at Maltby Street Market, a hidden gem packed with artisanal food, drinks, and charm. Enjoy exploring this vibrant place at your leisure.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure.
As the afternoon settles in, visit Sketch, offering a whimsical shift in tempo. Inside its iconic pink Gallery or the elegant Parlour, the world softens to the clink of fine china and the warm notes of live piano. Delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-hued pastries, and freshly baked scones arrive in artful tiers, each bite a small indulgence. The tea flows, the conversation lingers, and for a moment, the outside world feels deliciously far away.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided time: 3 hours (13:00-16:00pm approx)
After a morning at leisure, meet your private food tour guide in the heart of Soho. With their infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Soho’s vibrant food scene, you’re quickly whisked away on a flavourful journey through winding streets and hidden alleys. Each stop offers something unique—from artisanal cheeses in a cosy delicatessen to steaming dumplings tucked inside a bustling Chinatown nook, and indulgent desserts from a patisserie you’d never have found alone. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the area’s rich cultural history, turning every bite into a memory and every flavour into an adventure.
Return to your hotel for your final night in London.
Overnight: London | The Marylebone
Room Type: The Harley Terrace Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The NET price for this itinerary, based on 2 clients on a twin-share basis, and including a £12 per person conservation contribution is:
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Friday 25th July – Saturday 2nd August 2025