Curtain Time in London
The lights dim and the voices hush. The curtain rises and you're swept away by the performance on stage.
London's theater scene has something for every audience. Tragedies, comedies and musicals. Long-running favorites and groundbreaking debuts. You'll explore theater's roots at Shakespeare's Globe and learn about its present and future during backstage tours and lectures. And of course, London is a show in its own right.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 4: London
Get a behind-the-scenes look on a backstage tour
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 5: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Wizarding World of Oxford
Embark on a walking tour with an expert local guide through the medieval college town of Oxford. Harry Potter fans should keep an eye out for familiar sights—both the Divinity School and New College Cloisters (which you'll explore!) were filming locations for the movies.
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner
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Day 6: London
Participate in a Globe Theatre workshop
Explore Borough Market
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: London • Stratford-upon-Avon
Take a day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Participate in a Shakespeare-based theater workshop
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Day 8: London
Participate in a technical theater workshop
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 4: London
Get a behind-the-scenes look on a backstage tour
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 5: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Wizarding World of Oxford
Embark on a walking tour with an expert local guide through the medieval college town of Oxford. Harry Potter fans should keep an eye out for familiar sights—both the Divinity School and New College Cloisters (which you'll explore!) were filming locations for the movies.
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner
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Day 6: London
Participate in a Globe Theatre workshop
Explore Borough Market
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: London • Stratford-upon-Avon
Take a day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Participate in a Shakespeare-based theater workshop
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Day 8: London
Participate in a technical theater workshop
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
2 theater performances; picnic shopping experience meal in London; Globe Theatre (with extension: Shakespeare’s birthplace; 1 theater performance; 2 theater workshops)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
