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2-Hour Private Royal London Walking Tour with Monarchy Stories

2 Hours Round trip from London SW1A 1AA Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn stories of the British monarchy from your local guide throughout the tour
02 Visit Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park, and Trafalgar Square
03 See Horse Guards Parade, where Her Majesty's official birthday is celebrated
04 Walk down the Mall and discover which building replaces Buckingham Palace in films

Take a journey through the history and legacy of the British monarchy on a private walking tour through London's royal heart. Beginning at Buckingham Palace, you'll stroll down the Mall and hear stories of royal affairs, friendships, masques, war efforts, and executions while discovering which building stands in for Buckingham Palace in films. Along the way, see Clarence House, learn the fascinating history of Marlborough House, and visit St. James's Park and Horse Guards Parade. The experience ends at Trafalgar Square, where Queen Elizabeth joined London's crowds to celebrate VE Day in 1945.

This walk has it all: royal affairs, royal friendships, masques, war efforts, and executions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Royal London from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square

The tour will begin at Buckingham Palace. This walk has it all: royal affairs, royal friendships, masques, war efforts, and executions. As we make our way down the Mall along the processional avenue, you will find out which building stands in place of Buckingham Palace in the movies.
You will also see the Tudor Palace and Clarence House, notable for its presence, and learn about the fascinating history of Marlborough House.
Next, the tour will proceed to St. James's Park, the prettiest park in London.
Then, we will go to Horse Guards Parade, the place where Her Majesty's official birthday is celebrated. Did you know that it was once the tiltyard of a palace larger than the Vatican? You will have a chance to glimpse the horse guards and hear more about the gruesome execution of a king and the palace that exists no more.
End the tour at Trafalgar Square, one of the most iconic squares in London, where Queen Elizabeth joined the crowds of London to celebrate VE Day in 1945.