The London Theater

Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace

Put your drama skills to the test. Meet the actors of a theater in London’s West End, learn about, and explore, the core themes of a play before acting out a scene on your own. Afterwards, it’s on with the show as you join the audience for an enjoyable performance. Please note that this activity is not run by actors taking part in the performance you will attend.

End the day with a night at the theatre in London’s West End, the UK’s answer to Broadway. Enjoy one of nearly 40 world-class productions surrounded by lively restaurants, shops, and cafés. Please note: Performance dates may vary based on availability.

Roman Baths visit, Stonehenge visit

Meet great Britons from history. Debate their merits and contributions to decide who is the greatest of them all!

Shakespeare's Globe Theater interactive workshop

End the day with a night at the theatre in London’s West End, the UK’s answer to Broadway. Enjoy one of nearly 40 world-class productions surrounded by lively restaurants, shops, and cafés. Please note: Performance dates may vary based on availability.

The cottage provides a rare insight into the life of a family in Shakespearean times, and many of the original furnishings are preserved inside the house.

Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, a half-timbered house preserved to reflect family life in the 16th century that also contains a museum dedicated to his life. The modern Shakespeare Centre was built next door to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's birth. Next, you’ll visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage. The cottage provides insight into the life of a family in Shakespearean times and many of the original furnishings are preserved inside.

See the renowned RSC perform in Shakespeare's hometown. Formed in 1905, the RSC has employed such great actors as John Gielgud, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, and Sir Ian McKellen. (If the theater is unavailable, a play in London will be substituted)

Step inside the Tower of London, a vast 18-acre fortress of 20 towers, winding staircases, and hidden passages on the Thames. From the 11th to 16th centuries it served as royal palace, treasury, and prison. Learn the fate of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, two wives of Henry VIII executed here, see the Crown Jewels with their dazzling 530-carat diamond, and hear stories brought to life by the Beefeaters who still guard its gates.

Situated on the South Bank, the National Theatre was at the center of a 200-year national debate before finally opening its doors in 1976. Today, it stages everything from classical plays to contemporary works across its three venues: the Olivier, the Lyttelton, and the Cottesloe.

Board your flight home or choose to extend your trip with a two-day visit to Paris. Travel from London to Paris on the Chunnel, crossing under the English Channel to the City of Lights. Take a guided city walk to see Notre-Dame and the charming Latin Quarter, then enjoy sightseeing tour of iconic landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, and Paris Opera House. Visit the world-famous Louvre and cap off your stay with a scenic cruise along the Seine River.