British Royalty Private Tour with Changing of the Guard!
Description
This private tour is a gentle stroll through some of the most famous streets in the world. I 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, one of three Royal Parks in the area., to Buckingham Palace. Here we will watch the world famous Changing of the Guard. This tradition has been going on for centuries and the British are the best at displaying pomp and glory. We will 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 Sqaure. We then walk down Whitehall, past Downing St, to Westminster Palace, our last Palace.
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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
- Bring comfy shoes
- An umbrella if it looks like rain
- Sunscreen if its sunny
- You'll see loads of amazing sights, so please bring a camera
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
Reviews(1)
Overall, this was a great outing with a wealth of information and our guide was very friendly. The only reason that I rated it a (4) and not a (5) is for the following reason. We booked a Private Tour, so it was just my husband and I on the tour, not a group. We have been fortunate to book private tours to see attractions/Landmarks throughout Europe, and when the tour guide stops to show you a landmark/site, they ALWAYS ask if we would like a picture. When you have a large group, I can understand why the tour guide would not "offer" to take pictures of everyone in front of the attractions because of the extent of doing so and trying to stay within a timeline...but this was a Private Tour with just the two of us. About halfway through, we were given about 15 minutes to look around in an area. He pointed out that there was a spot we should walk over too where it would be a great photo opportunity. After he suggested that, I asked if he could take the picture for us and he replied that we should be able to take a selfie ourselves. We ended up just taking the selfie but it would have been a much better picture if he would have offered to take the photo. I feel that when you are paying for a Private Tour, this should have been an automatic "yes I will take a picture", especially since he was the one that mentioned it would be a great spot to take a photo. After that, we went towards Big Ben but we stopped in an area where a King's Guard was on a horse. We couldn't stay to see what was about to happen but I was taking some photos and he DID offer to take a picture of us with the Guard and Horse, which I appreciated. Then at Big Ben, he pointed out a spot to go get a better picture and did walk over there with me. After I snapped a few picture, he also offered to take some photos of me with Big Ben in the background. So the only reason I am rating this a (4) and not a (5) is that when you pay for a Private Tour, the tour is tailored to YOU. When you visit other countries with so much history and beautiful landmarks/sites, you want memories of them and want to have a photo with them. So I would have appreciated if he would have offered to take photos of us vs. me asking. Overall, this was a wonderful tour and I enjoyed seeing all of the sites. I did take a ton of photos on the tour, and a video of the Changing of the Guard Parade and we learned a lot. I would recommend this tour.
