We purchased our side trip package through our
hotel
We caught the Euro Star at Gare de Nord station.
As soon as you clear customs you will come to a
currency exchange booth. There was no one at
Waterloo Station to meet us but we found the
"Original Tour" double decker bus stop just outside
the second floor. Always look for the "Original Tour" sign at bus stops.
All the buses are red but they have a "Red" tour
and "Yellow" tour. The red tour has a real person commentary of the sights
and the yellow tour provides ear plugs for 10 different languages. I was
told the buses take slightly different routes. We started off on the Yellow
and ended up on the Red. On this tour you are on your own from the time
the rep gives you your tickets at Gard de Nord, Paris. The 166.93 Euro
may sound a lot but it is far less then you could ever pay on your own.
Yes we went though the Chunnel but all you saw
was flickers of light in the darkness for about 20 minutes.
We opted for First Class and was well worth the
extra 75 Euro for the comfort and food there and back.
London Bridge
Diana Memorial
Palace Grounds