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Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Join me, a passionate local Londoner, on a tour around some of London's most famous sites. Using my many years of experience as an English language teacher, I will speak slowly and clearly on the tour, in a way that non-native English speakers will understand.
We will see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and much more.
You will learn about: the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, the pelicans living in St James's park, Larry the cat who lives in Downing Street, why King Henry VIII was the worst husband in the history of England, Winston Churchill's daily alcohol intake, the British Empire and much more!
What's included
A lovely walk
What to expect
Green Park
15m
Learn about the horrible plague pit that was discovered here and the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria (you'll be very surprised by the punishment given to the wannabe assassin!). After that, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the park.
Buckingham Palace
20m · Admission ticket not included
Outside Buckingham palace we will consider 4 questions. 1. Why do we have a monarchy? 2. How much power does the King have? 3. Is the King safe when he is inside the palace? 4. Why was the Queen mother happy when the Nazis landed a bomb on the palace?
A little secret... The answer to question number 3 is no! In 1982, somebody broke into the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom while she was sleeping!
St. James's Park
10m
Find out the bizarre story of why there are a family of pelicans living in the park. Let's take a stroll through one of London's most beautiful parks!
St. James's Palace
15m · Admission ticket not included
Learn the horrible history of the worst husband in the history of England, King Henry VIII, the man who built the palace. Why did he have 6 wives? Why did he kill 2 of them?
Trafalgar Square
15m
Who is Lord Nelson and why does he have such a tall statue in Trafalgar Square?
10 Downing Street
10m · Admission ticket not included
Learn about Larry the cat, who lives with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
5m
Why does the King have two birthdays? How does he celebrate them?
Churchill War Rooms
10m · Admission ticket not included
Churchill. Hero or villain?
Houses of Parliament
10m · Admission ticket not included
What goes on inside this beautiful building? How close did Guy Fawkes come to blowing it all up in 1605?
Westminster Abbey
5m · Admission ticket not included
Learn about the coronation of the King
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
I'll be waiting under the bright 'The Ritz' sign just outside Green Park underground station.
End point
This will be right next to Westminster underground station.
Additional 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
