Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)

Join me, a passionate local Londoner, on a tour around some of London's most famous sites. Using my many years of experience as an English language teacher, I will speak slowly and clearly on the tour, in a way that non-native English speakers will understand.

We will see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and much more.

You will learn about: the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, the pelicans living in St James's park, Larry the cat who lives in Downing Street, why King Henry VIII was the worst husband in the history of England, Winston Churchill's daily alcohol intake, the British Empire and much more!

What's Included

A lovely walk

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Ritz London

I'll be waiting under the bright 'The Ritz' sign just outside Green Park underground station.

End point
Parliament Square

This will be right next to Westminster underground station.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Green Park

    Learn about the horrible plague pit that was discovered here and the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria (you'll be very surprised by the punishment given to the wannabe assassin!). After that, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the park.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Buckingham Palace

    Outside Buckingham palace we will consider 4 questions. 1. Why do we have a monarchy? 2. How much power does the King have? 3. Is the King safe when he is inside the palace? 4. Why was the Queen mother happy when the Nazis landed a bomb on the palace? A little secret... The answer to question number 3 is no! In 1982, somebody broke into the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom while she was sleeping!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    St. James's Park

    Find out the bizarre story of why there are a family of pelicans living in the park. Let's take a stroll through one of London's most beautiful parks!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St. James's Palace

    Learn the horrible history of the worst husband in the history of England, King Henry VIII, the man who built the palace. Why did he have 6 wives? Why did he kill 2 of them?

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Trafalgar Square

    Who is Lord Nelson and why does he have such a tall statue in Trafalgar Square?

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    10 Downing Street

    Learn about Larry the cat, who lives with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    Why does the King have two birthdays? How does he celebrate them?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Churchill War Rooms

    Churchill. Hero or villain?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Houses of Parliament

    What goes on inside this beautiful building? How close did Guy Fawkes come to blowing it all up in 1605?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Westminster Abbey

    Learn about the coronation of the King

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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