It's the best of times for family-friendly travel! On our London and Paris Family Vacation tour packages. Reserve your next London and Paris vacation with Go Ahead Tours - airfare included.his London and Paris Family Vacation, you'll see Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, London Bridge, Notre-Dame and more. Maybe you'll walk past 221B Baker St., where Sherlock Holmes lived, or find Remy from "Ratatouille" near a Parisian restaurant. However you spend your time, London and Paris will find a special place in your family's heart.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Exciting! Your family vacation begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - London

Welcome to London! After clearing customs and collecting your bags, look for the Hotel by Bus Transfer desk. They’ll provide your family’s transfer to your hotel. After you check-in, set out to acquaint yourself with London. Tonight, meet your fellow family travelers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - London

This morning, set out for your guided tour. You’ll discover the very where JM Barrie brought Peter Pan to life. Your guided tour includes Westminster Abbey (setting for royal coronations, weddings and funerals), Big Ben, Parliament, 10 Downing Street, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and St. James’s Palace, where you might glimpse the ceremonial Changing of the Guard (seasonal). This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Tower of London, followed by a Thames River Cruise that takes you underneath the famous London Bridge. Your Tour Director will provide a two-day pass so you can hop on and off one of the public double decker buses and continue exploring.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Tower of London, Thames River Cruise

Day 4 - London

During a free day in London, come face-to-face with a crocodile at ZSL London Zoo. Unlike in Peter Pan, the crocodiles at this zoo don’t tick—but remember to keep your hands to yourself, or else you may end up like Captain Hook! Also, if London’s literary side interests you, stop at the Dickens House Museum and tour the newly reconstructed Globe Theater, a replica of the stage where Shakespeare himself often appeared. To pick up family vacation souvenirs, a leisurely visit to Harrods—15 acres of tempting merchandise, ranging from silk scarves and soap to the world’s most meticulously decorated cakes—is a must. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle with the Family for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor has been the preferred royal retreat for the past 900 years and is still in use by the Royal Family. (Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary.)
Included meals: breakfast

$85 CAD

Windsor Castle with the Family Led by a Blue Badge Guide, you’ll travel to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest and longest-inhabited castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor has been the British Royal Family’s preferred retreat for the past 900 years. Step inside the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel (closed Sundays), where the Knights of the Garter ceremony takes place. View the exhibit of royal treasures on display within the castle. You’ll then have time to stroll through the town of Windsor and have a look at Eton College, a prestigious prep school attended by Princes William and Harry. Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Henry VIII’s Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary. Special child price: $79

Day 5 - London

Enjoy another free day to explore London on your own or join a full-day optional excursion to Stonehenge & Bath with the Family. Nobody knows who built it! It’s believed that Druids, Greeks or Atlanteans might have built what’s now one of the most mysterious landmarks in the world... but no one knows for sure. Tonight, opt to join the London Eye & Dinner with the Family excursion. You’ll soar 450 feet above the River Thames for spectacular views of London. 
Included meals: breakfast

$105 CAD

Stonehenge & Bath with the Family Visit Stonehenge, perhaps England’s most mysterious landmark. The origin and purpose of this ring of stones, which dates from the Neolithic period (about 4,000 years ago), is unknown, though most believe it to have been a temple and observatory. Then, continue on to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Georgian and Regency architecture.Your Tour Director will show you the town’s major sights, including the wonderfully preserved Roman baths for which the town is named. Special child price: $109

$119 CAD

London Eye & Dinner with the Family Glide through the London sky on the London Eye. The world’s tallest observation wheel, the London Eye lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames for a 30-minute ride in an enclosed gondola. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles around the city center. Afterward, enjoy a mini-tour of London’s West End before venturing to a local pub for dinner. Please note: The day of the week for this excursion is subject to change. Special child price: $109

Day 6 - Paris

This morning, transfer to St. Pancras Station. Here, you’ll board the Eurostar, Europe’s quarter-mile-long, high-speed train that whisks passengers through tunnels dug under the English Channel and resurfaces in France. Relax aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art transportation, arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris just three hours later. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7 - Paris

This morning, discover the historic and cultural landmarks of the City of Light on a guided tour. You’ll drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées, one of the world’s most celebrated avenues. You’ll pass the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral and then continue on to the Eiffel Tower, where you’ll “climb” to the top for the most magnificent view of Paris imaginable. This afternoon, join an optional Versailles with the Family excursion that includes a tour of the palace in all its glory. You’ll see the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, then stroll through the gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flower beds.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Eiffel Tower

$99 CAD

Versailles with the Family The reign of Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King,” set new standards for decadence among the crowned heads of Europe. It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles, once a small hunting lodge, into the most magnificent château in all of France and the envy of royalty worldwide. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then stroll through the lavish gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flowerbeds. Please note: This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 45 days prior to departure. Special child price: $75

Day 8 - Paris

There’s just so much to do and see here! With your free day in Paris today, visit the Picasso Museum in the quiet Marais district or consider a climb to Montmartre, where you can watch streetside artists capturing scenes on their canvases. Leave time for a relaxing stop at a café to watch the world go by—one of Paris’ most celebrated traditions. You can also stroll along the Champs-Élysées, perhaps the world’s most famous avenue. Explore the vibrant Latin Quarter, home to the Sorbonne, and then stop at the Luxembourg Gardens, where Hemingway was inspired to write. Alternatively, your family can join an optional Notre-Dame and the Marais with the Family excursion. This excursion includes a climb up the tower’s 422 winding steps to the belfry where Quasimodo made the bells sing. You’ll then embark on a walking tour of the Marais District, which spreads across parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements in Paris on the Rive Droite, or Right Bank, of the Seine. Later, celebrate and relive memories of your family vacation at tonight’s optional Evening in Paris with the Family excursion that includes dinner and a boat cruise along the Seine.
Included meals: breakfast

$39 CAD

Notre-Dame & the Marais with the Family Venture to the legendary two-towered Notre-Dame Cathedral, which stands on an island in the Seine. You’ll climb the North Tower’s 422 steps—just like Quasimodo!—for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, tour the Marais district of Paris. Nowadays, the cobblestone streets of the Marais are lined with charming cafes, trendy boutiques, and delicious restaurants. Special child price: $29

$99 CAD

Evening in Paris with the Family Take in the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a local restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine. As you coast along the river and under Paris' bridges, you'll behold the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris glittering alongside the riverbanks. Please note: The dress code may vary depending your restaurant, and your Tour Director will advise you on what to wear, but shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire. Special child price: $79

Day 9 - Paris

Bid a fond farewell to London and Paris! A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast (In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)