08 May 2024
We loved the small grp tour to the HP studios and then a walking tour of Oxford. The pick up at the Gloucester Road station was very easy for us because we were staying just down the road. But, the tube was an easy place for others to get to as well. We went to HP first, and with light traffic, made it 30 min before opening time of 10 am, and were among the first to take the tour, so it wasn't crowded at all. Mike and Steve were our driver and our guide. Comfortable minibus, safe driving, excellent guide with lots of info. Personally, we could have used another 30 minutes or 1 hr more to tour HP. We had 4 hours, but there is a lot to see. We rushed through the second part of the HP tour. But, I wouldn't have wanted to miss seeing Oxford since we were already taking time away from London. In Oxford, we had a 1 hr guided tour and 1 hr to explore on our own, which went by way too quickly. Oh well, we got to sample what Oxford is like. We returned to London with plenty of time to do dinner, so each grp of tourists on the bus was given a personal recommendation on what restaurants to go to, or things to do. Really appreciate the personal service. The only negative thing about this tour was something beyond Mike and Steve's control. Two young ladies on the tour were very disrespectful and kept talking loudly during the guided tour.
Thanks for a wonderful trip, and we'd be happy to book with International Friends again!