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Palaces, Churches and Parks
This 3-hour tour will introduce the guests to the key venues linked to the history of London and Great Britain. We will start from the Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey, will walk around the site of the former Westminster Palace and the Houses of Parliament. We will discover such hidden treasures, as Rodin's sculptural group, the Banqueting Hall, The Great Scotland Yard, the Trafalgar Square. We will walk through Pall Mall and St James's Park, and will finish our tour at Buckingham Palace
Meeting Point
In Parliament Square
- You just cannot miss it. We are meeting at the foot of the massive dark sculpture of the British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in his overcoat and holding a walking stick, standing in Parliament Square across the road from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Start of tour
Meet at Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's Church and the Houses of Parliament
We shall look at the major place of coronation, The Westminster Abbey, and the Jewel Tower at the site of the former Westminster Palace. The guests will learn of the rich royal history and the history of the royal coronation from the times of Anglo-Saxon kings and until today. We will also delve into the history of Parliament and its buildings.
Victoria Tower Gardens
We shall look at Westminster and Lambeth Bridge and explore the gardens with its Buxton memorial and Rodin's sculpture.
Westminster Bridge and the London Eye
You will see the most iconic views of London, learn of the history of the brave and furious Celtic Queen Boudicca, and find out about the construction of the London Eye.
The Banqueting Hall and the Horse Guars Parade
We will walk alongside the Westminster Pier towards Whitehall and will stop at 10, Downing Street, the residence of the British Prime Minister. Then we shall walk towards the Banqueting House, a magnificent survivor of the lost royal Palace of Whitehall, once built by Inigo Jones. We will also walk past the magnificent Horse Guards Parade towards the Great Scotland Yard.
The Trafalgar Square
We will walk up the Whitehall towards the monument of Charles I, then towards the Trafalgar Square. You will learn of the history of the square, with its Nelson Column, majestic lions and the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
We shall also look at the story behind the Charing Cross and its monument.
Pall Mall
We shall look at the Guards Crimea War Memorial and commemorate Florence Nightingale; then we will pass by the Atheneum Club and learn of its history. After which, we will cross the Mall and continue into St James's Park, with its squirrels, geese, pelicans and parrots.
Buckingham Palace
You will learn of the history of the Buckingham Palace and its inhabitants. We shall discuss monarchy, art, and ceremony.
The Green Park
We shall visit the Canada Fountain and explore the history of the royal park.
Ending Point
At Piccadilly Street, near the Ritz Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Entrance fees
Tour Important Information
The tour will take us up to 3.5 hours, depending on the weather and availability. Please, wear comfortable shoes.
Available daily
Important message from the supplier
I am available to work from 10 am onwards (in some circumstances, we can agree on an earlier start)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
