Tours in the area of the games
London's professional BLUE BADGE GUIDES can take you on a tour of the sites of the games to chart the progress of the regeneration of parts of east London and the creation of the new Olympic area and corresponding locations.
Below you will find descriptions of different tours you can take with our guides, whether you are arriving on foot, by rail or in a coach.
The sites for the London games will be in the West End (city centre) of London, at Greenwich and other sites near to the capital.
Most events will be concentrated in the 500 acre/200 hectare Olympic Park, now being built next to London's new International Railway Station, on the site of the extensive Rail Lands.
Our tours will show you how this industrial part of London is being transformed into a green corridor with 3 miles/5 km of parkland, connecting the beautiful new Thames Barrier Park, through the Olympic Park, to another large area of sport, leisure and nature - the Lee Valley.
Construction in the Olympic Park has entered a crucial stage with the 'Big Build' having started on all major buildings. The aim is to finish by mid-2011 so that test events can be staged. There is plenty to see - The external structure of the impressive 80,000 seat Olympic stadium has recently been completed, the Olympic village is fast appearing and the amazing sting-ray shaped roof of the Aquatics Centre is already a breathtaking sight.
With the arrival of the Velodrome, the Olympic Village and Energy Centre, the East London skyline is changing forever. 2010 will be a terrific time to see just how far the construction process has advanced. . Observe the location of the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena, Velodrome, Olympic Village, Broadcasting & Media Centre and Stratford City.
Hear the history of London's Royal Docks, as you travel to the Boxing, Judo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Table Tennis and Taekwondo venue. View the Millennium Dome.
Cross the River Thames, to the Shooting, Badminton and Gymnastics locations. Imagine horses jumping in front of the Royal Palace at Greenwich, set in its splendid Royal Park. Enjoy the panorama from the Old Royal Observatory above.
You can experience any of the above by car, coach, public transport or on foot.
Spend a day or half a day visiting the future Olympic venues, or the area of the games into your East London or Greenwich sightseeing tours. We can also plan tours with emphasis on particular sports or urban regeneration, and engage specialist guides to provide technical information.
Tour Guides Ltd
- has more than 25 years' experience as a guide booking agency
- is recommended by National Tourism Authority VISITBRITAIN
- provides all guides for the British Museum daily highlights tours
- provides all guides for the Parliament Summer Recess tours
- provides all guides for Imperial War Museum, Cabinet War Rooms,Churchill Museum and HMS Belfast group tours
- directors and office staff are themselves registered guides
- will help plan your itinerary to meet your full requirements
