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Great Britain, London: Beefeater Guarding the Crown Jewels
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Two “red and black” guards, keeping an eye on the crowds going in to see the British Crown Jewels. The line moves fast and it sure was worth it. These Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, are Members of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, and are more commonly known as the Beefeaters. You can skip the crowds at Buckingham Palace and do two-for-the-price of one and see them here at the Tower of London.
Great Britain, London: St. Paul’s Cathedral Whispering Gallery
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If you have strong calf muscles, it is definitely worth the 100’s of winding steps to the Whispering Gallery. Not only does it give you a great view of the cathedral below, but you can learn the whisper secret. You can ask one of the guides up there to tell you where to sit to try it out. Don’t give up, it’s delightful when you can make the hundreds-year-old magic work.
Great Britain, London: Monsters Protecting Us
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Beyond the regal London, you might come across a dragon in the sky when you take the Hop On Hop Off Bus. This one was on the way to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Free ride when you buy the London Pass.
Great Britain, London: Soldier in the Niche
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You never know who you might get up close and personal with when you are on top of the Hop On Hop Off Bus in London. Included on the London Pass. It’s a whole different perspective seeing the city this way.
Great Britain, London: Hop On Hop Off Bus
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These double decker sightseeing buses are available on your London Pass (or not). You can enjoy the fresh air on top watching and listening to the narrator or stay downstairs for the inside edition. Don’t forget to pick up earplugs when you hop on the bus. There are a few routes which take you all around the highlights of the city. You can just ride the bus all day too – and give your feet a rest.
Great Britain, London: London Taxis
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Inside the cool new black London taxis with their delightful driver info. You can always can count on them being available even when Uber isn’t… And prices aren’t much different.
Great Britain, London: Horsing Around the London Eye
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We spied the London Eye with a horse dancing in the middle.
Great Britain, London: A Prince of a Man
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A chance to “dress up” as Prince Albert in Kensington Palace, London.
Great Britain, London: Queen for a Minute
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We loved the way you could maneuver the reflections in a glass case in Kensington Palace to look like you are wearing Queen Victoria’s crown.
Great Britain, London: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
She was quite the catch.
