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British history done differently. Pompous Britain is the interactive and alternative retelling of central London's most famous landmarks. Don't just learn history, be part of it.
Sample Queen Elizabeth's favourite drink in front of Buckingham Palace, play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name, and uncover the scandalous backstories of Britain's most esteemed characters — before ending on the most loved one of all, over a pint with the local landlord.
All this pomp in 100 minutes through central London.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the 'The Constance Fund Diana Fountain Green Park' which is the first thing you come to as you walk out of the Green Park tube station and into Green Park. If you're arriving by London Underground, get off at Green Park station and follow the exit signs to Green Park.
We end at St Stephen's Tavern pub, opposite Big Ben and immediately next to Westminster Underground station making it easy for customers to move to their next stop.
Itinerary
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1Green Park
Green Park is the only royal park in London without any flowers - find out which queen banished them and why.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Buckingham Palace
Learn the history behind one of Britain's most iconic buildings and sample the beloved Queen Elizabeth I's favourite drink in front of the palace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Pall Mall, London
Play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name and find out why this famous road is painted red.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. James's Palace
Find out how this palace divided Britain in two for centuries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Berry Bros. & Rudd
Sample the King's Ginger Liqueur which holds the Royal Warrant, and learn for who and why it was made.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Trafalgar Square
Visit the heartbeat of the city where the country comes to celebrate and protest.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Learn about Britain's greatest hero and and find out the famous saying you didn't realise came from him.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Whitehall
Find out what used to be on this famous street, and why it's there no more.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Banqueting House
Find out what one-of-a-kind event took place here and why booking a Christmas dinner here is highly ironic
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Big Ben
Take photos of this iconic landmark and learn why its gong sounds so strange.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11St Stephens Tavern
Sample British ale in a classic pub and see what device ensures politicians don't forget to vote when they're at the pubs. Optionally stay for a pint with your guide Greg after the tour has finished.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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