An informative and fun walking tour of Royal London. See St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace. Visit Jermyn Street, a famous Royal haunt.Learn about Royal Warrants and the Crown Estate.
Days of Operation: Daily
Departure time: 10am. Please arrive 5-10 min before your departure time as your guide will start the tour at 10am sharp
Meeting point: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop. SW1A 1AA (outside King's Gallery, formally know as Queen's Gallery)
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Nearest Underground Stations: Victoria and Green Park
The tour will end at 11.30am. approx. at Westminster Abbey, however, if there is a Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or the palace is open the tour might end at Buckingham Palace instead, please check with your guide at the beginning of the tour.
Please arrive before the start time as the guide will leave sharp on time.
Comfortable shoes are highly recommended as this is a 1.5/2 hours tour.
The terrain of this walking tour is not wheelchair or pram/stroller-friendly.
The Royal Walking Tour
Take a leisurely, regal stroll through the capital, visiting significant sites, hangouts and shops that the Royal Family are known for. Lasting approximately two hours, an expert guide will take you to see various clubs, churches and magnificent palaces that have played important roles in the lives of the royals.
See the impressive St James’s Palace – where Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Alexandra live, and, of course, Buckingham Palace - residence to His Majesty the King. You may even see the changing of the guard and learn more about this iconic and historic tradition.
As you travel through the city, pass the famous Fortnum and Mason and learn about the history of cream teas – an important and scrumptious British tradition.
Learn odd and unusual facts about the Royal Family, see the horse guards and important parts of the Crown Estate. Learn about Royal Warrants on Jermyn Street, a place in London known for its many establishments that supply the Royal Family with various goods and services. This is an excellent way to indulge your royal interests and find out more about the most luxurious spots in the city.
The Royal Walking Tour starts at 10.00AM sharp from the bus stop outside the King's Gallery's entrance. The tour ends around 11.30AM approx. by Westminster Abbey or Buckingham Palace. Please ask your guide at the beginning of the tour.
Westminster Abbey
Step inside Westminster Abbey, one of London's most famous buildings. Admire the stunning architecture and appreciate the years of history that the Abbey contains.
As the location of many Royal weddings including Prince William and Kate, the Abbey has also been the venue for 39 Royal coronations since 1066 including the current reigning King Charles III.