British Royal 3 Hour Walking Tour!
Description
This tour is a gentle stroll through some of the most famous streets in the world. We will tell you amazing stories about the Monarchy and you will see the Monarchy in action with the Changing of the Guard and the Horse Guards on Whitehall. Quintessentially British walking tour! We meet at Green Park Underground station where we will walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace (Green Park is one of three Royal Parks in the area) We can watch the world famous changing of the guard on certain days. This tradition has been going on for centuries and the British are the best at displaying pomp and glory. We then walk up the Royal Mall where we will pass two more Royal Residences (Clarence House & St James Palace) At the top of the Royal Mall we arrive at Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. We then walk down Whitehall, past Downing St, to Westminster Palace. Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour
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After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(62)
Come prepared to walk a lot and with sunscreen or an umbrella (if it's sunny or rainy)! The tour was very informative though it was a bit hard to hear the guide at times.
Our guude Benedict was fabulous, so full of knowledge & had a great sense of humor. Thanks for making our time in London memorable 😊
Very nice 3 hour walk to see most of the famous sites. Owen was very informative and funny guide. Glad we went on this 3 hour walk around London.
Our guide was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable about British Royal history and did and excellent job navigating us through very crowded areas while always positioning us in the best spots to see everything. We not only got to see the Changing of the Guard, but also the Changing of the Horse Guards at Whitehall which I didn't even know was a thing - such a cool bonus! Our tour guide happened to be American which we weren't expecting, however his funny and very friendly personality that really added to the tour. Highly recommend this tour!
Incredible tour with Jack— we were brought to the best spots
The experience was great. Walking pace was leisurely. Great stories were told about the sites on tour
Tanya was a fabulous tour guide. Friendly, funny, informative. The group was about 20 people, she spoke clearly and confidently and loud enough for all to hear in our group. (Not too loud though). Her facts were interesting and the tour was perfect for getting a crash course on royals.
That was a nice walk to the highlights. A nice group, a great guide and it didn't rain..
Very interesting. Handsome Chris was very funny 😂 three hours was enough and we had no rain ☔️
The tour was great! Dan did an excellent job sharing extensive history of the Royals, their homes, and some of the more interesting sidelights (murders, affairs, etc!) of England's history. He was able to communicate clearly (both my wife and I have hearing aids and we often ask for repeated comments), including with the couple from France whose English was good, but not great. Dan handled questions well, and accommodated us with a break at the mid-point. Though we had some iffy weather, we managed to avoid putting up our umbrellas very much at all. A highlight was finishing just at the point of hearing Big Ben and the Westminster chimes.
