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Join this tour if you’re fascinated by the history of London Royalty !
Lead by your kid-friendly guide you will follow in the footsteps of kings and queens on a fascinating 2,5 h walk through the most iconic and significant Royal buildings!
You will see Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Britain's monarch since the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837; the changing of the guard (if it is scheduled on the day of your tour); St. James's Palace, one of the oldest Royal palaces in the city; Banqueting House, the Mall, St. James's Park and Westminster Abbey.
With an enthusiastic and fun Blue Badge Guide your family will surely love this tour and kids will be entertained while learning about the most important historical events in Royal history!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: at the St James’s Park Tube Station (Broadway Exit) on Westminster, opposite Conrad Hotel and Costa Coffee, London SW1H 0AB, United Kingdom . The tour guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
Itinerary
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1Westminster
London has so many fascinating attractions, and each one is steeped in a wealth of British history and culture. With this tour, we want to make sure you and your children don't miss any of the most iconic Royal places in this amazing city. The meeting point is in the City of Westminster, and from here you will start your sightseeing walking tour through London's most famous landmarks.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Westminster Abbey
You will see the outstanding Gothic style facade of Westminster Abbey, the most important religious building in all of the United Kingdom and a UNESCO heritage site. Here, more than 3,000 famous people have been buried over the centuries and almost every British monarch has been crowned in this church.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Houses of Parliament
Right across the street you will see the Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster. It is the seat of the UK's bicameral Parliament, and includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords, responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government. Moreover, you can't fail to spot Big Ben, one of the most recognizable landmarks in London. Your guide will share stories and anecdotes to make this walking tour fun for kids and adults alike and you will learn about the royal history of London in very enjoyable way!
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Buckingham Palace
You will walk along Whitehall, where you can admire other important monuments and buildings, to get to Buckingham Palace, the official residence where the British monarch lives and works. It was built in 1703 by John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normandy, and bought by the British royal family in 1761. Here, if it is scheduled on the day of your tour and if the weather permits it, you will see the Changing of the Guard, one of the oldest and most recognizable ceremonies connected with Buckingham Palace, in which a New Guard exchanges duty with the Old Guard. (Please note: The days the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally takes place are: August to May - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. June and July - Daily)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an outdoor walking tour in which you will see the attractions from outside.
- This tour is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Younger kids and toddlers are welcome, but the tour may not be appropriate for their age.
- The Changing the Guard takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from August to April, and every day in June and July, but it doesn't take place in the rain or in a very bad weather (the guards cancel ceremony if it rains, because the rain could damage their brass instruments) .
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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