RUNNYMEDE - As we journey across this onetime island we are told how here in 1215 King John sealed the Magna Carta, the first charter of civil liberties, now famous throughout the World. See the gift from the American Bar Association !
WINDSOR CASTLE & ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL - The largest fully occupied Castle in the world and the occasional home of Her Majesty the Queen. There is time to explore the precincts and see the Changing of the Guard**. We shall also visit the magnificent St. George's Chapel* and there see the tombs of King Henry VIII, Charles I and George III, the last King of the Americas.
(**At certain times during the winter Changing of the Guard may not take place).
(*On Sundays, due to services being held, there is no access to St. George's Chapel ).
STATE APARTMENTS - Our highlight this morning is a visit to the State Apartments, to see some of their fabulous and famous treasures. The collection includes works of Art by Van Dyke, Rubens and Rembrandt.
This tour will drop you off in South Kensington at approximately 13.15pm
This tour starts between 07:30 and 08:30 depending on collection point - advised at time of booking.
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