The London Sessions

• The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility assistance devices.
• The culinary walking tour lasts for around one and a half hours and includes elements of eating while standing.
• The walk up to the Royal Observatory is via a steep hill at a gradual elevation of 223 feet / 68 meters.
• If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at the time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
• Days of features are interchangeable.
• City-located hotels often have smaller-size rooms and air conditioning is not always available.
• Triple accommodations and adjoining rooms are not typical in London hotels and may not be available.
• Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
• London’s public transportation system is completely cashless, so it is recommended to bring a suitable contactless bank card for transactions. American Express is not widely accepted in London.
• This tour uses public transportation. On the London Underground, select stations do not have handicapped accessible facilities and travelers will need to use stairs.
• To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
• For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
• Please be advised, many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
• Prepaid tipping is not available on our tours. Gratuities for your Tour Manager, primary motor coach driver, and other applicable services are not included in the cost of your tour. Additional gratuity guidance can be found within the final travel documents you’ll receive prior to departure.
• *World Café Sessions are not arranged or confirmed by Collette. Please check in with your hosts with any questions about these scheduled events.
• Breakfast is not provided on the last morning for travelers leaving before the hotel breakfast room opens.

Pre/Post Extension Minimum

• We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 19 travelers is not met to operate.
• Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.

Medical Equipment/ Devices

• If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at the time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

Terrain

• The approach to Edinburgh Castle is steep, with cobblestone ground at an incline of 5 degrees. Inside the castle, the walk to the esplanade is uphill at an incline of 15 degrees at its steepest.