Exploring iconic London landmarks with GLT readers

This familiarisation trip is free and includes…

• A guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral
• A Thames River Cruises sightseeing cruise
• A light lunch
• A guided tour of Cutty Sark

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For over 1,400 years, St Paul’s has risen above London’s skyline – and above the everyday. Not a backdrop to history, but the place where it unfolded. Where Churchill’s funeral procession fell silent. Where the nation gathered in joy and grief. Where Wren’s extraordinary dome still stops you in your tracks and takes your breath away.

But St Paul’s isn’t a monument to be admired from a distance. It’s yours to step inside, explore and experience together on this Reader Club trip. Explore the magnificent Cathedral Floor and Crypt and visit the final resting place of Sir Christopher Wren, the Duke of Wellington and Admiral Lord Nelson on a private Cathedral Floor and Crypt tour.

Then take to the river from Bankside Pier on Thames River Sightseeing, offering a fantastic way to enjoy London from the water, with over 50 years of experience on the iconic River Thames. Cruises run between Westminster and Greenwich, calling at key piers including Tower Bridge, with frequent departures throughout the day.

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Thames River Sightseeing will take us down the Thames, and there will be a host of famous sights to see including Tower Bridge.

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It will be a lovely way to travel to Greenwich and Cutty Sark.

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Their modern and traditional vessels provide panoramic views, with live commentary and a multilingual audio guide via their app. Open decks and heated lounges ensure comfort all year-round whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments onboard as you make your way to Greenwich Pier.

Our final stop of the day is the Cutty Sark, which is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, part of Royal Museums Greenwich, alongside the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House and Royal Observatory. Built for the China tea trade and famous for its record breaking voyages around the world as the fastest ship of its time, you will get to explore this iconic ship that brought tea to Britain through a private guided tour. Cutty Sark is an award-winning visitor attraction which offers private group tours, expert talks and a unique afternoon tea experience served beneath the ship’s gleaming hull.

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Cutty Sark was the fastest ship of its time.

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Group Leisure & Travel readers will be getting a tour of Cutty Sark and you can even go below the ship's hull.

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Some practical information

At St Paul’s Cathedral, there are 24 steps up to the West Entrance with a step-free entrance at the North Transept.There are 38 steps to access the crypt.

The walk from St Paul’s Cathedral to Bankside Pier is 0.8km - includes walking across the Millennium Bridge with step-free access via a ramp leading down to Bankside Pier.

Greenwich Pier: there is step-free access to street level.

Cutty Sark offers lift access to all decks. Guests will be required to climb a few steps only to access the Anchor Deck and Liverpool House. Access to some cabins is restricted to wheelchair users due to raised door frames. The interior of Liverpool House can be viewed via a video recording display located next to the lift.

How Reader Club works

Our trips and tours provide group travel organisers with the chance to familiarise themselves with venues, attractions and destinations they feel may be of interest and suitable for their group. It’s a ‘try before you buy’ scenario, and all GTOs are welcome, but please only join us if this is a viable option for your group.