Royal Tour of St James', Parks, Palaces and Royal intrigue

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London, England

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of the British royal family—and discover many of London's most glitzy landmarks—on this immersive, private walking tour. You can look forward to strolling past landmarks like St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace, keeping an eye out for the Changing of the Guard (held on certain days only), admiring Royal Parks and high-end department stores, and more.

This tour is perfect for fans of the British royal family
Discover many of London's top palaces and landmarks in one tour
This private tour ensures a more personalized way to explore
Learn insider facts and stories from your royal-expert guide

What's Included

A fun and experienced professional, local guide, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding and the University of Westminster. Sandy is a member of the City of Westminster Guide Lecturer's Association.

Food and drinks
Food sampling
Gratuities - optional
Transportation to/from the start and end points of the walk

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Le Deli Robuchon Piccadilly
82 Piccadilly, London W1J 8JA, UK
We will meet inside the cafe if you would like to start your tour with a coffee or outside the cafe if you do not! Meeting time to be agreed.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:45 am

Itinerary

Green Park

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarence House

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lancaster House

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Wellington Barracks

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James' Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paxton & Whitfield

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Floris

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortnum & Mason

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
When your booking is confirmed, you will receive contact details for me (Sandy) and I will be your guide on this tour. My aim is to give you, my client, the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to tell me what they are! If you need to stop for a break midway through the tour, that will be fine with me.
The tour will last up to 3 hours depending on the walking pace of the group, the number of questions asked and if the Changing of the Guard ceremony is going ahead on the day of the tour.
The tour will cover roughly 2 miles in total.

The tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please don't be put off by the weather. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing and, if needs be, bring waterproofs and an umbrella.
Due to the distances involved, and the speed at which we may have to walk between events, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties.
Tours start either inside or outside Le Deli Robuchon on Piccadilly. Meeting time to be confirmed once the booking is made.
Unlike some other guides, I specialise in just five areas of London, St James' being one of them. This means that I have detailed knowledge of the area which I pass on to my clients in a fun and interesting way.
100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'excellent' and as I now have over 160 reviews in total, I must be doing something right!
I prefer to guide small groups of up to five family or friends so that everyone can hear what I am saying above the usual street noises of a busy city. Also, everyone can ask as many questions as they like.
I ALWAYS make contact with my clients before a tour so if you have not heard from me one week before your tour, please contact me instead.
I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 18 reviews

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St. James Village Tour, Sept. 3, 2023

Maria_R, Sep 2023

My family of 5 truly enjoyed Sandy's tour of St. James Village. She is so knowledgeable and inspiring to listen to, from her stories of London's Royal history plus more. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for a lovely review Maria. It was an absolute pleasure to guide for you and your family. Do look me up when next you're in London and we'll do another tour together. Sandy