Evan Evans Tours is the longest running Sightseeing Tour operator in London, operating guided tours (coach tours) in and around London since 1933.

Evan Evans Tours operate a number of escorted day tours to popular destinations outside of London, including Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, Oxford, medieval Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon, the pretty villages of the Cotswolds, Leeds Castle in Kent, Canterbury Cathedral and the White Cliffs of Dover, and are the only sightseeing company to have been commended for our London Day Tour by the London Tourist Board.

Our selection of Classic Coach Tours are all escorted by professional Tour Guides and include admission fees, but we also offer a new range of "Select Sightseeing" tours that do not have admission fees built into the price.

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(Full Day) - Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath

A fascinating day out to three of our national treasures, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.

Included Highlights

* Entrance to Windsor Castle and a tour of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel
* Visit the ancient circle of Stonehenge
* Panoramic Tour of Georgian Bath
* Visit the famous Roman Baths
* First-class luxury Motor coach and the services of a professional Tour guide

Windsor Castle
Built high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. We visit the magnificent State Apartments*, still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the fourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of kings and queens, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.

Stonehenge
Clouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most important prehistoric site in England, but beyond its archaeological significance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance. Early legends link it with Merlin and King Arthur, but over the last hundred years the midsummer sunrise has attracted pagan groups and followers of the Ancient Order of Druids.

Bath
We also visit the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and take you on a panoramic tour of some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the sacred spring - the waters were believed to have healing properties and attracted visitors from across the Roman Empire.

A full day tour of London - see Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard, guided tours of St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, and a Thames River Cruise.

Included Highlights

* Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
* Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace *
* Opportunity for a traditional Pub Lunch **
* Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral
* Guided Tour of Tower of London and time to explore
* See the magnificent Crown Jewels
* Thames River Cruise
* First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Tour guide

Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square
The tour begins with a panoramic drive around parliament Square, to see Westminster Abbey, where many of our Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

London's West End, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour, seeing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, London's Theatre District and Piccadilly Circus. Then to Buckingham Palace to see the colorful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. We will then have a chance to enjoy lunch at a traditional London Pub.

St Paul's Cathedral
A guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece – 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 and Thames River Cruise
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 armory and a place of imprisonment and execution. The 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.

You have the choice to take the River Cruise and end your tour at Westminster Pier, or take the cruise on another day and go with your guide back to Victoria Station.

Admission to St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London is included in the tour price.

* Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions we will visit Horseguards Parade.
** Lunch not included in the tour price

Sunday in London
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.

A full day discovering the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover.

Included Highlights

* Private viewing of Leeds Castle - before the crowds
* Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral
* Opportunity for lunch in Canterbury*
* See the White cliffs of Dover
* First-class luxury Motor coach and the Services of a professional Tour Guide.

Leeds Castle
Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian.  Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world' and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. We will take you in before the doors open to the public, to experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquility. There will also be time to explore the castle grounds where you will find the ' Lady Baillie Garden' with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.

Canterbury Cathedral
Traveling through Kent, the county known as the 'Garden of England', we make our way to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral. This magnificent Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. The central 'Bell Harry Tower' dates back to 1498, and the crypt to the 11th Century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170 and there will also be time to explore the narrow streets of Canterbury. There will be an opportunity for lunch in Canterbury.

Dover
We continue our tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where you'll see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.
 

* Admission to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral are included in the tour price. Lunch not included.

A full day tour through the enchanting Cotswolds, visiting medieval Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon and a walk through the cobbled streets of Oxford.

Included Highlights

* Visit to Medieval Warwick Castle
* Scenic Cotswolds Drive
* Visit to Stratford upon Avon with entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace
* Walking tour of Oxford
* Visit Christ Church college (where Harry Potter was filmed)
* First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Tour Guide

Medieval Warwick Castle
We take you back through Warwick Castle's 1,000 year history to a time of bloody battles, extravagant banquets and royal ceremony. Visit the Madame Tussaud's waxworks display where you can hear the Earl of Warwick as he prepares for battle. See the gruesome dungeons where prisoners were tortured. Alternatively, you might like to stroll through the Castle's lovingly tended gardens.


Stratford upon Avon
Birthplace of William Shakespeare: if you have ever used the expression: 'Too much of a good thing', 'Come what may' or 'Laughing stock,' you are quoting the great playwright. We will visit his Birthplace, and will gain a fascinating insight into his life.

The Cotswolds
We drive through one of the most scenic areas of England, the Cotswolds. Passing through charming villages with thatched cottages, tea shops and ancient inns.

Oxford
The colleges in Oxford date back to the 13th century and among its famous students were Bill Clinton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. We take you on a fascinating walking tour, which includes visiting the Great Hall in Christ Church, where many scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. We'll also see the Bodleian Library and the picture perfect college courtyards for which Oxford is famous.
 

Admission to Warwick Castle, Christ Church college and Shakespeare's Birthplace is included in the tour price.

(Full Day) - Windsor, Stonehenge & Oxford

"Select" Sightseeing - Full Day escorted Tour to Windsor Castle, the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge, and a walking tour through the University Town of Oxford.

Included Highlights

* Orientation tour of Windsor
* See the magnificent Windsor Castle
* Walking tour of Oxford
* Stop at Stonehenge
* Options for interior visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge
* Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver

Windsor Castle
A friendly welcome from your Guide and Driver and then a short drive to Windsor, home to the royal family for 900 years. Windsor is the oldest inhabited castle in the world and is still an official residence of of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Stonehenge
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, cloaked forever in intense debate over its purpose. It is the focal point in a landscape filled with prehistoric ceremonial structures, now a World Heritage Site.

Oxford
This is the city of Dreaming Spires and home to the world's most famous university. Its colleges date back to the 13th century, an inspiration to generations of scholars including President Bill Clinton, and the authors J R R Tolkien, Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis.

Your Evan Evans guide will take you on a fascinating walking tour to see Christ Church College, where Harry Potter was filmed, the Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theatre. There will be some free time too, perhaps to shop for an Oxford University sweatshirt or enjoy a coffee in one of the many pavement cafes.

*Please Note: Admission costs are not included in any of the "Select" Sightseeing tours, but there is an option to purchase tickets from your guide.

Included Highlights

* Orientation tour of Salisbury, see Salisbury Cathedral
* Stop at Stonehenge
* Free walking tour of Georgian Bath
* Options for interior visits to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths
* Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver

Salisbury
Journey west in style to the beautiful city of Salisbury and its 750 year-old cathedral with a 404 ft spire, the tallest in England. This magnificent and historic building is an international symbol of Christianity and a world-class heritage attraction.
 

Stonehenge
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, cloaked forever in intense debate over its purpose. It is the focal point in a landscape filled with pre-historic ceremonial structures, now a World Heritage Site.

Bath
This beautiful Georgian city has some of the richest ancient history in Britain, and much of the most stunning architecture in Europe. See elegant honey-colored crescents, beautiful Georgian squares and the delightful scenery along the banks of the River Avon. You'll enjoy views of the famous Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey, known locally as 'The Lantern of the West'.

* Please Note: Admission costs are not included in any of the "Select" Sightseeing tours, but there is an option to purchase from your guide.

London Eye

Sweep London's skyline from the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel.
The London Eye stands 135m high on the South Bank between Waterloo and Westminster Bridges. Your "flight" will take about 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of some of the capital's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Nelson's Column and St. Paul's Cathedral.

London Eye Standard Flight
Standard Ticket for the London Eye - check-in at least 30 minutes before desired flight time.




London Eye Fast Track
Make the most of your day in London and enjoy the benefits of checking in just 15 minutes before your flight and avoiding the majority of the queue. Adults also receive a souvenir guidebook, while children (over five) are given an in-flight kids pack including a mini guide and Eye spy binoculars.

London Eye & River Cruise
Standard Ticket for the London Eye combined with a 40min round trip River Cruise departing from the London Eye Millennium Pier.

London Eye & River Red Rover Package
Take a flight on the London Eye, then spend the rest of the day on the River Thames with a hop-on hop-off "River Red Rover" ticket from City Cruises. Boats operate a regular service between Westminster, Waterloo (London Eye), Tower of London and Greenwich Piers and have open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows, while two bars provide light refreshments, snacks and drinks.

* London Eye Standard flight - check-in 30 minutes prior boarding.
* River Red Rover - present ticket to the City Cruises ticket office at the boarding pier of your choice.

Closest Underground: Westminster

Madame Tussauds

Over 400 top celebrities of stage, screen, history, politics and sport. Pose for photos alongside Blair and Bush.

Included Highlights

* Fast-Track Entry
* Discount Tickets
* Save £2.50 on the Entry Price

Be part of the interactive experience at Madame Tussauds, London! Discover what it's like to be famous at 'Blush', Tussauds interactive party. Be snapped by the paparazzi as you arrive, be interviewed about your latest film release, join in the latest cheeky celebrity gossip in the powder room and be told what not to wear by our fashion expert, Miss Blush!

Step into Jonny Wilkinson's boots and score the winning goal for England. Learn how to dance and perform live on stage with a breathing Britney Spears and deliver a speech alongside world leaders in World Stage.

Then if you dare, feel the fear as you escape from the serial killers in Chamber Live. The Chamber's 200-year gruesome history gets a nasty update where the figures come to life... living, breathing serial killers are out of their minds, out of their cells and out to get you!


Chamber Live is a dark experience with sudden loud effects and strobe lighting and is therefore not suitable for children under 12 years old, guests with heart conditions, high blood pressure and pregnant women.