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Royal London - Kings, queens & coronations - walking tour
Discover the major attractions along the procession route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, regularly used for royal weddings, funerals and coronations, and most recently for the coronation of King Charles III. You will be walking in the footsteps of royalty and will see where the most famous and infamous kings and queens lived, hear the stories of past and present coronations and how some of the most significant monarchs shaped the city.
Meeting Point
Green Park - 'Diana of the Treetops Fountain' SW1A 1RD
Green Park - 'Diana of the Treetops Fountain'
If you are coming by tube, take the exit that says 'to Buckingham Palace' and once you are out of the subway, you will see the fountain.
Buckingham Palace, Clarence House
After getting acquainted with the Green Park and its royal connections, we make our way to the official London residence of the British monarch and then to his de facto London home.
St James's Palace
This is our second palace on the tour and the site of proclamations of kings and queens as well as royal births and weddings.
The Mall
We will look at the memorials of some of the greatest monarchs, such as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother to learn about royal duties.
Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade
We will see Horse Guards, the official entrance to Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace and where the king reviews royal his guards.
Banqueting House
We will stop by the only remaining part of the magnificent Whitehall Palace to hear about its history and learn how a king literally lost his head here.
Westminster Palace (aka the Houses of Parliament)
We will look at world-famous Neo-Gothic building and discover its numerous royal connections. You will her about its two towers, Elizabeth Tower (better known as 'Big Ben') and Victoria Tower as well as Westminster Hall, the oldest existing part of the first Palace of Westminster built in 1097.
Westminster Abbey SW1P 3PA
The tour finishes at Westminster Abbey, where 40 coronations and 16 royal weddings have taken place since 1066.
You will be 5 minutes easy walk from Westminster tube station (Jubilee, Central and District lines) and from St. James's tube Station (Central and District lines). There are plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants nearby and I am happy to recommend you places where you can have lunch.
Ending Point
Westminster Abbey SW1P 3PA
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Food and drink
Tour Important Information
This is a step-free walk (except for roadside kerbs) and suitable for guests in wheelchair or with limited mobility.
I am happy to customise this tour to suit your needs and preferences. For example, we could include
- the Changing of the Guard, if it takes place on the day you have chosen for our tour (3 hours)
- visiting the charming St James's area, home to the oldest shops of London and suppliers to the Royal Family (3,5 hours)
- a stop in St James's Park - ideal if you have younger children with lots of energy to burn as they could run and see parakeets, squirrels and pelicans while learning about the history of this beautiful royal park
Important message from the guide
I am not a driver guide, I offer walking tours only. Alternatively, we can use public transport or a black cab to cover larger distances, if necessary.
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
