Royal London And Changing of Guard - Very Small Group Tour
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Experience the grandeur of Royal London on a very small group tour. Explore the iconic landmarks, learn about the Royal family's history, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mayfair - Birth Place of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
    See the most exclusive and expensive area of London. The Queen was born in Mayfair in 1926 and we will visit the site of her birth.

Winston Churchill spent many years of his life in Mayfair, and for those interested we can stop at a few spots associated with the Prime Minister who was said to be Queen Elizabeth’s favourite.

  • St. James’s - A walk around the shops and businesses that the Royal family use and issue Royal Warrants to. You will have the opportunity to stop at stores as well.
    Including places associated with Princess Diana and her family.

  • Buckingham Palace - The most famous building in London and Home to Her Majesty the Queen and members of the Royal Family.
    This has been the official home of the Monarchy since the reign of Queen Victoria.

Here you will learn about the history of the Palace, and for the morning tours (9:30am) your Guide will take you to see Changing of the Guard. This will be a much better experience than squashing up against the rails or struggling to get a good spot. Let your guide get you closer to the action.

You will then follow the Horse Guards down the Mall.

  • Clarence House - The home of Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall.
  • St. James’s Palace - Many people want to see a Changing of The Guard while in London. So naturally people gather around Buckingham Palace. Unless you get there early and squash up against the railings its hard to see much. Experience the Guard change a little differently and get up close and walk in step with the guard as they walk to the Palace. A much nicer experience, Then follow the Horseguards down the Mall as they prepare to change Guards at Horseguards Parade.
  • Horse Guards Parade - The former Tiltyard (or Jousting area) from King Henry VIII’s Whitehall Palace.
    Now this area is used for Trooping of the Colour, and the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations.

The area is full of Royal History and your guide will bring this to life for you.

  • The Savoy - One of the most exclusive hotels in the World.
    The bar of the hotel was a favourite of The Queen Mother and Princess Diana. The bar still serves their own signature Cocktails.

Next door is Simpson’s in the Strand. A restaurant with Royal connections, and favourite of Sherlock Holmes.

  • Westminster Abbey - Site of Royal Coronations since 1066, The Wedding Venue for Prince William and Catherine Middleton. It was at the Abbey in 1997 that Princess Diana’s Funeral service took place.

  • Parliament Square - The House of Commons and House of Lords housed in what is officially known as the Palace of Westminster. Here is of course the famous “Big Ben”. So how do these all tie in with the Royal Family and our Queen today? Your guide will untangle more than 1000 years of Royal History.

What's Included
  • Experienced and friendly Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a unique small group excursion (Limited to 6 Participants) hosted by a highly rated guide, visiting places in Royal London closely associated with The Queen and the Royal Family.

This tour not only explores the history of the monarchy and the structures most deeply linked to them, it also delves into the shops, boutiques, and establishments from which the Royals procure and confer Warrants for their supplies.

Integral sites connected to Princess Diana and her family, along with figures closely linked to the Royal Family like Sir Winston Churchill, are also included in the tour.

Witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony (On Monday, Wednesday, Friday) if you choose the morning Tour starting at 9:30am, providing a chance to march step-by-step with the Guards as they proceed to the Palace.

The tour encompasses numerous renowned landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, House of Commons, St James Palace, The Ritz, and more.

Join us for an enjoyable, educational excursion led by a universally acclaimed 5-star Guide.

Location
1-3 Arlington St
Arlington Street
Meet next to the main entrance of the Ritz Hotel on Arlington Street. Please meet your guide to the right of the main steps that go into the hotel near large window. The top of Arlington Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Allison_l
Apr 6, 2024
Enjoyable day! - The small group setting was great! It made it easier to navigate crowds, hear stories, and ask questions.
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Susan_m
Apr 2, 2024
Wonderful experience that one day - RICHARD was a wealth of information. It was an amazing and informative tour. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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John
Jun 23, 2023
Richard’s the best! - This felt more like a stroll with a very knowledgeable friend than anything else. You can’t do better, whatever the subject. Richard is accommodating, attentive and leaves you with so much information and stories that you can’t remember it all.
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Michelle_b
Sep 12, 2022
What a lovely tour. - This was an amazing tour and Richard was delightful and had lots of knowledge about the history of the city.
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