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London Royal Walk: Monuments and Afternoon Tea
5.0
42 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a captivating journey through London’s iconic palaces and indulge in a traditional English high tea experience. Discover the rich history of the Royal Family and savor delicious sandwiches, cakes, and scones in an exclusive palace venue.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. James’s - Walkthrough St James Park and discover its history
- Spencer House - The ancestral home of Princess Diana, we wend through the back streets to see the hidden corners of this aristocratic district
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St. James’s Palace - leisurely stroll through the most Royal Neighborhood of London discovering St James Park, The Royal Mall, St James Palace, Clarence House.
We will stop along the way to admire the statues, buildings & monuments related to the British Royal Family. - The Mall - The main ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace
- Clarence House - The Home to the King while Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovation
- Buckingham Palace - the main Royal Residence in London. Depending on starting time, you will witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony & see the Queen’s Bodyguard: the mounted Queens Life Guard soldiers
- Apsley House - This is the House that the Duke of Wellington lived in after winning the battle of Waterloo
- Wellington Arch - Decimus Burton designed this arch to mark the victory of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo. Until 1992 it housed the smallest Police Station in London
- Albert Memorial - We will introduce you to the Albert Memorial dedicated to Prince Albert, husband to Queen Victoria
- Bomber Command Memorial - Erected in 2012 in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year
- Royal Albert Hall - We will pass by the Royal Albert Hall
What's Included
- Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
- The history of tea drinking in England
- Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes, prepared daily in house
- Small Group Size - Max 10, typically less than 5
- A traditional High Tea in a beautiful setting
What's Not Included
- Private Transport
- No entrance to Palaces / Walking tour
- Bus fare - please bring a Contactless Card or Oyster Card
- Can be purchased during the tea service
Additional Information
Experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian venue in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners & higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ & its Tudor palace - where the King was proclaimed monarch.
On Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James Palace before following the band to Buckingham Palace. Stroll to Wellington Arch & hop onto an iconic red bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall.
Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens and hear the romantic story behind the Royal Albert Memorial.
Head for an authentic afternoon tea in a discreet Victorian hotel – a favourite with celebrities. Refresh in comfort of the 19th century library with freshly made scones and sandwiches as well as the finest miniature patisseries made by the in-house, award-winning chef.
- We offer Gluten Free and Vegetarian option
Location
Green Park
Piccadilly
We are meeting at the Park Gate between Ritz Hotel and the Station Entrance where the Big Bus Stop is. Under the porch of Green Park Station Street Level.
Nearest Underground: Green Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ryanho1679av
Jul 15, 2024
High Tea Delight - Thomas was excellent. Knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend his tour to anyone! The high tea was a delight. Must do for anyone interested in royal history.
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Mattse5331ae
Jun 21, 2024
History buffs - We toured with Tom who was great! Extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer every question I had. And finished with a nice tea time at The Gore hotel with scones which is also apparently where Judy Garland stayed and has donated her bed from Hollywood. And lots of more obscure, interesting interesting brief stops along the way that would probably never get noticed had we not had someone guiding the way, like a childhood home of Churchill and Chopin’s last residence just down the street and the morbid (mostly accepted) story behind the chimney at Imperial college! Tons of history
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Hannahb166
May 21, 2024
Excellent palaces tour with tea - This tour was really fantastic -- Tom our guide had very impressive knowledge of the palaces and Royal history! The tea at Kensington was everything we hoped it would be. Highly recommend!
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V1363gikateh
May 2, 2024
Great experience! - Our walking tour of the palaces and the luxury royal tea experience were lovely! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable.
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Sb9jyzh9dj
Apr 29, 2024
A Royal walking tour - David’s guided Royal walk through Hyde Park and the Royal homes was truly exceptional. His depth of knowledge and passion for sharing the history of the Royals made the experience incredibly engaging and enlightening. With David as our guide, we not only strolled through the beautiful Hyde Park but also gained a deeper understanding of the significance of the Royal residences in the area. His thoroughness and enthusiasm truly enhanced the tour, making it a memorable and enriching experience. We especially appreciated his attention to detail and the personalized touch he brought to the tour. Highly recommended for anyone interested in delving into the rich history of the Royals!
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Doreenf920
Apr 26, 2024
Great walking tour for Buckingham Palace - Wonderful walking tour, great amount of historical information! Very nice tea at the end of the tour. Highly recommend.
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Markpg1222xa
Apr 12, 2024
Great Tour - One of the finest tours we’ve been on in London. Our guide, Tom, was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed just talking with him. I would highly recommend this tour and certainly ask for Tom if possible
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Kellyg2822
Apr 3, 2024
Exceptional!!!!! - This tour was amazing. David was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, we learnt alot about English history. The high tea at The Orangery was exquisite. We would definitely recommend for anyone visiting London.
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242leeanng
Dec 24, 2023
First and best high tea experience ever - We had the very best time at high tea at Kensington Palace. Doug our tour guide was so friendly, funny and knowledgable. The tea and food was absolutely incredible!
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Q2165bgmaryl
Dec 10, 2023
High Tea at Kensington gardens is a “must do” in London - Our high tea and tour through Kensington garden was a wonderful experience from start to finish! Our tour guide Doug was fantastic! He was very personable and very knowledgeable on the history of the gardens. He pointed out significant landmarks with detailed explanations about them. He was very patient and allowed us plenty of time to take photos. After touring the gardens we enjoyed high tea. The tea, sandwiches and desserts were delicious and again our tour guide Doug did a wonderful job going over the history of how high tea was started. This two hour tour went by so fast and was one the most enjoyable part of our time in London. I would definitely recommend the tour and Doug as your guide!
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