City tour

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English writer Samuel Johnson once famously wrote: 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.' Indeed, London is one of the largest and most lively cities in the world. There is very little chance you will ever get bored.

We have suggested 2 different itineraries below that can packed the full day and each experience is unlike the other and give you a taste of London in the shortest time.  Enjoy the river cruise and a walk in the royal parks, an unique experience you wont find back in Singapore.

The cost of living in London is higher (approx. 30%) than the rest of the country and most tourists can expect to pay inflated rates for accommodation, local travel, eating and drinking out.  Drop us email about your travel plans and we can probably help you save some money

Thames river cruise

The best way to see the city is probably on foot. However, if you are short of time, one quick way to get a perspective of the city is to take a tour of the River Thames. As the River Thames zig zag its way through the heart of capital from the Westminster Pier and heads downstream to Greenwich. There are things to see at every bend.

Westminster Pier


Big Ben is the world famous clock tower at Parliament and a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. The bell chimes like the heartbeat of London. Westminster Abbey, under its magnificent Gothic architecture, has been the coronation church of the British Monarchy and many famous Britons are buried here (e.g. Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton).



London Eye is the massive ferris wheel with enclosed clear capsules; it turns slowly and offers a grand vista over city. The Singapore "copycat" version in "The Singapore Flyer" is 30m taller.

Look out for  the mighty Cleopatra's needle dating back 1450 BC, London's oldest granite outdoor monument as you sail across the Victoria embankment pier.

Bank side Pier
London Bridge City Pier


Most of us grew up singing the nursery rythme London bridge is falling down. The world famous but unimpressive bridge  remains a major tourist attractions.  Visit the St Kartherine docks, one of London's exclusive marina for the boats of rich and famous.



Tower of London built by William the Conqueror in the 12th century is the infamous white tower prison that is watched over by beefeaters (prison wardens), who wear those red uniforms and give guidance to tourists.  

Next to it is another famous landmark, the Victorian neo-Gothic Tower Bridge often mistaken as the London bridge by first time visitors.

Borough Market where food has been sold since the 13th century, offers wide selection of cuisine on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  Not far from Borough market is the Leadenhall market,  beautiful Victorian market hall cater for the City crowd.

Greenwich Pier 
After heavy bombing during the Second World War, the Docklands undergone major redevelopment in the 1980s under the Margarete Thatcher (Tories) era.Canary Wharf, the new financial district of London is now filled with shimmering skyscrapers.

Greenwich, the Saxon name for green village which still holds true today with it vast areas of greenery, is the home of the famous point zero for the beginning of world time and the prime meridian line on maps.

You may also like to go upstream to one of the greenest areas in London is Richmond upon Thames which includes Hampton court, Kew garden and Richmond park.

Royal parks and gardens

St James park and Hyde park

The changing of guard ceremony takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. Be sure to walk through St. James and Green Parks in front of the palace and don't leave without seeing the Prime Minister’s residence on Downing Street.