Discover the history of two of London’s majestic Royal Parks on one self-guided tour! Uncover spaces steeped in history and culture – from royal residences to symbols of democratic expression and debate. You will discover how the Marble Arch went from a royal gateway to a standalone monument, Walk past the residence of royalty and visit the Peter Pan statue at the site that inspired its creation. This tour is ideal for those who want to go beyond natural beauty to delve into the political and historical significance of London's Kensington gardens and Hyde Park.
Start at the iconic Marble Arch, once the gateway to Buckingham Palace and learn what to expect from the tour
Stand on the very spot where Karl Marx and George Orwell gave their speeches and view the site of the Reformers' Tree
Discover other highlights of Hyde park like Norwegian War Memorial, the Serpentine Sackler Gallery and Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Know before you go : • You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store • Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour. • Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder. • For any issues - contact [email protected] • The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour. • Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience • The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point • Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home