A virtual walking tour of London
I thought you’d enjoy the video below, hosted by one of Tauck’s expert local guides, as he explores Covent Garden in London’s West End.
Join Tauck’s expert local guide
Simon, an actor in London’s West End theater district, takes us on a virtual tour to some of London’s must-see spots – including some Tauck special touches along the way. Runtime: 5 min.
Did Simon inspire a visit?
All of the places Simon visited in the video are within walking distance of the Savoy Hotel, where you can stay for three nights on the Tauck journey featured below.
England, Scotland & Wales
A Very Special British Itinerary
Pageantry and poetry are forever intertwined in all that is Great Britain… timeless traditions have been a hallmark of the cultural landscapes of England, Scotland and Wales for millennia – and on this journey, you become part of the story.
Visit London, Edinburgh, Lake District, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
The Tauck Experience
✓ A choice of West End theatre during a three-night stay in London at The Savoy
✓ Select August departure dates include the evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extraordinary display of Scottish traditions
✓ Two nights in Wales include a guided tour of stately Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and site of the investiture of the Prince of Wales
Let’s take a deeper look at Simon’s London
“Why can’t the English learn to speak?”
Watch the scene Simon references from film classic My Fair Lady (1964), shot in front of London’s The Actors’ Church, the location where the Cockney flower-seller Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) famously meets phonetics professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison). Runtime: 6 min.
Rules Restaurant
Take a quick peek inside Simon’s pick, London’s oldest restaurant, which dates back to 1798. It is known for traditionally prepared dishes based on high-quality British beef, sourced from British farms and aged for 28 days. Runtime: 1 min.
Statues: Trafalgar Square
In this The Rest Is History podcast, hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook examine the statues of Trafalgar Square and explore the stories behind them. Runtime: 35 min.
The Battle of Trafalgar
In this BBC podcast, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events of 21st October 1805, in which the British fleet destroyed a combined Franco-Spanish fleet in the Atlantic off the coast of Spain. Runtime: 52 min.
Designing the walls of the new National Portrait Gallery
Not all of the artwork at London’s newly renovated National Portrait Gallery is in frames. The walls—covered with colored fabric—merit close inspection. Runtime: 4 min.
Portrait of Dame Judi Dench
It’s not just for history buffs! Artist Alessandro Raho reflects on painting his striking, large-scale portrait of actress Judi Dench, on display at London’s recently renovated National Portrait Gallery. Runtime: 4 min.