LONDON
Suggested Excursions (Subject to change)
Live. Laugh. London.
This page gives an idea of which types of company visits could be included during our study visit. The excursions cover topics from entrepreneurship to marketing to trade and finance in various industries. The exact schedule depends on availability and will be communicated prior to departure. Of course we will also visit the iconic tourist attractions.
Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is a private membership organisation which helps Belgian and Luxembourg businesses exporting to and/or investing in the U.K., saving them valuable time and money. ​After presenting its products and services, several entrepreneurs will tell us about how they conquered the unique British market with the help of BLCC.
Lloyd's of London
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In the 17th century, London's importance as a trade centre led to an increasing demand for ship and cargo insurance. Edward Lloyd's coffee house became recognised as the place for obtaining marine insurance. Nowadays, Lloyd’s unique insurance market has an unrivalled concentration of specialist underwriting expertise and every day, more than 50 leading insurance companies.
Price Waterhouse Coopers
With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. It helps organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. We will visit PwC's London office overlooking the river Thames and hear more from different employees.
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Students are taken on a guided walk through the crypt and the Cathedral where they will think about St. Paul’s as a working Church and a tourist destination. They will discuss the challenges faced daily for this multi-purpose place of prayer and business. After that, it's time to climb the 528 steps to the Dome end enjoy the magnificent views across London!
Bank of England
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Founded in 1694, the Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the ‘Old Lady’ of Threadneedle Street, the Bank’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.
Bloomberg
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Bloomberg unleashes the power of information and technology to bring clarity to a complex world.
Global customers rely on the company to deliver accurate, real-time business and market-moving information that helps them make critical financial decisions. We will be enjoying a tour of the building, a Bloomberg Terminal demonstration, a networking lunch and a Q&A.
Stay tuned for
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more company visits
to be added soon!
Stay tuned for
more company visits
to be added soon!
City of London Square Mile
Race back in time through narrow alleys and cobbled streets to the most historic parts of the capital. A treasure hunt through London's Square Mile will take you along famous (and controversial) buildings such as The Gherkin, up into The Walkie-Talkie, The Cheesegrater and more.
Royal London Bike Tour
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Whether talking about Kings, Queens & Princesses; palaces, parks & parliament, or battles and their heroes & villains, our knowledgeable tour guides will entertain you with the most poignant London stories. Highlights include: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Royal Parks.
Harrods
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For more than 160 years, Harrods has been a luxury shopping destination for exclusive collections and excellent service. With seven floors and 330 departments dedicated to the finest products in food, fashion, homeware and technology, Harrods has something for everyone.
Guided Walk River Thames
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Fellow students will guide you along tourist icons providing an overview of 2,000 years of the city's history. Highlights include: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, London Eye and many more.
Optional: Afternoon Tea
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea" (Henry James). An Afternoon Tea menu usually consists of sandwiches and a variety of sweet items, such as scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam. Come along and indulge in a quintessential British activity in a lovely setting.
Optional: West End Musical
Whether a Disney highlight such as The Lion King or Aladdin, or an all-time classic such as The Phantom of the Opera or or a modern musical with a twist such as Michael Jackson's Thriller, you'll see dancing and singing on stage that will exceed all expectations!