Palaces, Parliament & Power: A Walking Tour of London's Royal City
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42 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a captivating walking tour of London's Royal City, exploring palaces, Parliament, and the fascinating history of power. Join us to meet monarchs, Prime Ministers, and even a Sewer King!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Victoria Embankment - The Victoria Embankment gardens, overlooking the River Thames.
- Banqueting House - The only major surviving part of the Palace of Whitehall.
- Downing Street - The street that is home to the Prime Minister and Chancellor.
- Cenotaph - The UK’s official war memorial.
- Houses of Parliament - The centre of British democracy, and the Mother of all Parliaments.
- Jewel Tower - One of the only surviving pieces of the medieval Palace of Westminster.
- Westminster Abbey - The site of royal burials and weddings.
- Churchill War Rooms - The rooms from which Winston Churchill directed the Second World War.
- St. James’s Park - The most beautiful Royal Park in London.
- Buckingham Palace - The official London residence of the monarch.
- St. James’s Palace - The most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom.
What's Included
- Guided tour of the ancient ruins with expert commentary
- Exclusive early access to the site before the general public
- Small group experience for personalized attention
- Luxury coach transportation from the city center
- Complimentary bottled water and snacks
- Admission fees and all taxes included
- Professional photography service offered
- Visit to a local market for souvenirs
- Traditional lunch at a renowned local restaurant
- Interactive workshop on ancient crafts
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through a millennium’s worth of history, encountering kings and queens (including a King of the Sewers!), Prime Ministers, society rebels like Guy Fawkes, legendary figures like Lawrence of Arabia, and possibly even some undercover agents…
During our walking tour, we’ll traverse through Westminster, the Royal City of London. We’ll explore palaces, some of which are hidden gems you might not have been aware of, the Houses of Parliament, the infamous Downing Street, Winston Churchill’s covert underground haven, the most picturesque Royal Park in London, and you’ll also find out why pilfering a fish from a monk’s pond could have unexpected consequences!
The walking tour commences outside the exit of Embankment Station on Victoria Embankment, concludes close to Green Park Station, and is expected to last approximately two hours. The entire trek covers a distance of roughly two and a half miles.
To provide an optimal experience for all participants, ticket sales will be capped at around ten attendees.
Location
9152 Golden Jubilee Bridges
Golden Jubilee Bridges
We meet outside Embankment Station exit on the Victoria Embankment. Please aim to arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you will be late, please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Trek62537032889
Mar 25, 2024
Palaces tour. - This tour with Tom was excellent. Great details about the sites we saw. Toms knowledge about London is interesting and very entertaining.
I have been on 2 other tours with Tom and they have all been suburb.
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Chrisflee20
Mar 11, 2024
Hidden gems of London! - Really informative and great fun either in person or on the virtual tours. Tom was really helpful talking me through using Zoom which I have never done before!
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Argylepaul
Dec 13, 2023
HISTORIC LONDON WITH TOM - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - Another enjoyable walk led by the very knowledgable Tom. He does know his stuff and has a good memory. This was our third one, and it was the 'Palaces, Parliament and Power' tour. Highly recommended whether you are a local and want to know a lot more about London's wonderful history or a tourist who doesn't know where to begin. We will going on another tour with Tom in the next few months.
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Geoffbu9745zl
Sep 2, 2023
Another great 'Tom tour' for our family - Our second London tour with Tom, and just as good as the last. Hugely informative and uncovering places and facts of which we would never have been aware, the walk was great fun for us all (including our 19 year old boys with a passion for history). The content and pace of what Tom provides on his tours is ideal, and is the best way to do 2 hours walking through London.
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E1134znjanem
Aug 10, 2023
A great walking tour of Westminster. - Tom was a fantastic guide. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject. He spoke very clearly so everybody in the group could hear. He kept up a good pace and we covered lots of ground and were given loads of interesting information in the two hours. We can’t wait to do another of his tours!
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Seangilday123
Jul 25, 2023
A tour de force - This was an excellent tour with the perfect balance of history and humour. Tom's tours are filled with interesting facts they you'll be impressing your friends with for weeks afterwards. Definitely a recommended activity for visitors to London!
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Rachelwilks4
Jun 12, 2023
Fantastic Tour by Tom - Thank you so much for making our walking tour so enjoyable for myself and my son. We learnt so many things about London that we didn’t know and have been able to recall bits all the time to tell my husband. We would definitely like to book up another tour with you at some stage
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Marcia_g
Jun 2, 2023
Our guide Tom was very... - Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable, the tour was well designed, and we had a great time. We appreciated learning some of the histories of the City.
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Melydelmar
Apr 11, 2023
A great experience! - Tom was amazing and his tour really interesting! Definitely recommend.
I thought the walk would be a lot but in my opinion it was the best way to experience the city.
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Puglady1123
Apr 8, 2023
Fascinating tour - I had the pleasure of doing Tom's Palaces, Parliament & Power Tour. It was a great tour and he was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting! As someone with an academic background in History, I can say that Tom's tours would be interesting to those who enjoy History and even those who don't. I only wish I had time to do each of his tours during my visit to London.
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