Royal Westminster - Exclusive Royal Walking Tour of London's Iconic Landmarks!
Visit London's most iconic sites from Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square to three of the most well known and best loved buildings in London: Westminster Hall, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament - if the original buildings were still standing, each would be at least 920 years old! Add to that a Royal Park (St James') and two Royal palaces (Buckingham and St James') and you have a right Royal feast! This exclusive private walking tour has a Royal mention at every stop so if you want to find out about the Royal family past and present, this is the tour for you! If that is not enough, some of the shops that line St James' Street, as we make our way up to Piccadilly, are centuries old and were founded to serve the gentlemen who used to frequent the Gentlemen's Clubs in centuries gone by. We pass the oldest hat shop and the oldest gentlemen's club in the world as we discover other hidden gems lining this road.
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Royal Westminster - Exclusive Royal Walking Tour of London's Iconic Landmarks!
What's included in Royal Westminster - Exclusive Royal Walking Tour of London's Iconic Landmarks!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hungerford Bridge
London developed as two cities - the tour starts with splendid views of the modern city and the story of how two cities became one!
Victoria Embankment Gardens
Travellers will find out that 170 years ago had we been standing there, we would have been in the dry! As to what lies beneath our feet nowadays, they will be amazed!
Trafalgar Square
Once a Royal Mews, that most extravagant of kings decided to let his favourite architect loose to develop London's largest square. Not only famous for the column with Admiral Nelson perched on the top, the four lions round its base are equally well known but according to legend, what will happen to them if Big Ben ever strikes 13 times?!
Inclusions
- A fun, experienced professional, local guide, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding
- We can stop whenever you like for a drink or a bite to eat but it is at your own expense!
- Gratuities - optional
- Transportation to/from the start and end points of the walk
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- When your booking is confirmed, you will receive contact details for me (Sandy), your guide for this tour. My aim is to give you the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to let me know what they are!
- Your comfort is my priority - if you need to stop for a coffee or a comfort break, just let me know.
- The tour will last between 3 - 31/2 hours depending on the walking pace of the group and the number of questions asked.
- The tour will cover a distance of 3 miles in total.
- The tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please don't be put off by the weather. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing. If needs be, bring waterproofs and an umbrella!
- This is a private tour meaning that I will be guiding your group only. I limit numbers to small groups of up to five family or friends so everyone can hear what I am saying above the usual street noises of a busy city. Also, everyone can ask as many questions as they like.
- Unlike some other guides, I specialise in just five areas of London, Westminster being one of them. This means that I have detailed knowledge of the area which I pass on to my clients' in a fun and interesting way.
- 100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'excellent' and as I now have over 100 reviews in total, I must be doing something right!
- I ALWAYS contact clients before the date of their tour so if you have not heard from me one week before the tour, please make contact with me.
- I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts beside the bust of Nelson Mandela which is at the top of the steps leading up from Belvedere Road on the left hand side of the Royal Festival Hall as you look at it from Belvedere Road.
End Points
- The tour finishes outside the Fortnum & Mason department store on Piccadilly, Mayfair
