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Discover the fascinating life of our longest reigning monarch with this special commemorative walking tour. Saunter with us to the heart of Westminster, our royal borough, to hear the stories of her record-setting reign.
Queen Elizabeth II's lifetime was one of great change, within her family, the royal institution, the country and the world itself. But as Her Majesty said herself, “Change is a constant… the way we embrace it defines our future.”
And how she embraced it.
Meeting near her birthplace in Mayfair, saunter with an expert guide and passionate storyteller on a private walking tour. From her life at Buckingham Palace to her wedding, coronation and funeral at Westminster Abbey via the Horseguards Parade and Downing Street, you’ll get to know the woman behind the crown and the family behind the institution on this unique tribute to one of the most iconic monarchs in Britain’s 1000 year line of Kings and Queens.
This is not history, it’s herstory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the Goddess Diana fountain, just down the path from the Ritz Corner entrance to Green Park. This entrance can be found on the right-hand side of the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly. If arriving on the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. Take the Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit.
The tour will end outside Westminster Abbey around 12:00pm
Itinerary
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1Constance Fund fountain of Diana
Welcome to Westminster and the start of our exploration into the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Visiting outside
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Buckingham Palace
The most famous of Queen Elizabeth’s palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed. Visiting outside
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. James's Palace
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today, where King Charles III officially ascended the throne. Visiting outside
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horseguards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting Outside
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
510 Downing Street
Home to the Prime Minister for hundreds of years, this unassuming little street has been a major player in British politics. Visiting Outside
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Parliament Square
With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms as you’ll find out.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Houses of Parliament
Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy. Visiting outside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Westminster Abbey
Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, this abbey was about as central to the life and story of Her Majesty as it’s possible to get. Visiting Outside
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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