Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

4.6
(5 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Blue Badge Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guard* at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.
After the tour, Experience afternoon tea with a royal flair at the 5-star Rubens at the Palace hotel.

• A fantastic introduction to the history of London
• Enjoy a relaxing tour of London with an Expert Blue Badge Guide
• See London's most iconic sights and landmarks
• Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace
• Freshly-baked scones slathered with clotted cream accompanied with home-made preserves

What's Included

Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board
Expert Live Blue Badge Guide
Superior Coach
Personal Audio Headset
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Champagne

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Victoria Coach Station

Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station,164 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TP

End point
The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace is located approx. 5 minutes walk to Victoria Station.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

    Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.

    Admission ticket free
  • Big Ben (Pass by)

    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England,[1] although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.[2] The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

    Admission ticket free
  • Houses of Parliament (Pass by)

    The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10 Downing Street (Pass by)

    10 Downing Street in London, also known colloquially in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the official residence and executive office of the First Lord of the Treasury, usually also the prime minister.

    Admission ticket free
  • Whitehall (Pass by)

    Whitehall is a road and area in the City of Westminster, Central London. The road forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square

    Admission ticket free
  • Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

    Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The King, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Changing of the Guard

    Stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Rubens at the Palace

    The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has resumed and currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
High Tea
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
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