Buckingham Palace

The Coronation Carriage

The Royal Guards

The Banqueting Hall

The Westminster Abbey

Westminster Bridge and Westminster Palace

Palaces, Churches and Parks

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2023

Irene K.

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London

English (Native), Russian (Native)

3 hrs 20 mins

Private tour (only you and Irene K.)

Up to 7 people

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

Itinerary

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10:30 AM

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

10:30 AM

Start of tour

Meet at Parliament Square

10:40 AM

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.

11:10 AM

Victoria Tower Gardens

We shall look at Westminster and Lambeth Bridge and explore the gardens with its Buxton memorial and Rodin's sculpture.

11:30 AM

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.

12:00 AM

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.

12:20 AM

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.

12:40 AM

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.

01:30 PM

Buckingham Palace

You will learn of the history of the Buckingham Palace and its inhabitants. We shall discuss monarchy, art, and ceremony.

01:50 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Entrance fees

Tour Important Information

The tour will take us up to 3 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

Joined 2023

Irene K.

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About Tour Guide Irene K.

Hello, I started working as a guide fifteen years ago, while studying at the University of Oxford. I collaborated with Oxbridge tours travel company where I acted as a tour guide for four years until I moved to London. I hold an M.A in art history and I taught art history at Sotheby's Institute of Art and the University of Glasgow. My tours are intended for history and art lovers. I take my guests around art galleries and British country houses. However, I will also be delighted to take you on a walking tour around London or Oxford, and show you some hidden gems most visitors do not know of or have no access to. I will customise your tour to make it a unique and memorable experience.

I normally offer tours in English.