• Green Park - Previously known as Upper St James Park, Green Park marks the beginning of the tour. The journey will take visitors away from the bustling crowds to explore serene spots and hidden passageways that diverge from the usual tour routes.
• St. James’s - St James is the principal aristocratic district of London where the landed gentry and political elite gathered in chocolate houses and taverns that evolved into prestigious clubs in the seventeenth century. Visitors will wander through seldom-used back streets rich with intriguing history.
• Spencer House - Spencer House is located at the end of a small street. Constructed between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), it stands as London’s finest surviving eighteenth-century townhouse.
• The Mall - St James Palace remains the official royal palace in London and is not typically open to the public, but visitors can attend Sunday services at the Chapel Royal and the Queen’s Chapel.
• Clarence House - Built between 1825 and 1827, Clarence House was designed by John Nash. It was commissioned by the Duke of Clarence, who became King William IV of the United Kingdom in 1830 (reigned 1830–1837). He preferred living there over the adjacent St James’s Palace, an ancient Tudor building he found too cramped.
• St. James’s Palace - St James is the main aristocratic quarter of London where the landed gentry and political classes mingled in chocolate houses and taverns that became prestigious clubs in the seventeenth century. Visitors will stroll through little-used back streets with their fascinating history.
• Buckingham Palace - During the Middle Ages, the future palace site was part of the Manor of Ebury (also known as Eia). The marshy land was nourished by the river Tyburn, which still flows beneath the courtyard and south wing of the palace. The village of Eye Cross developed where the river was fordable (at Cow Ford). The site’s ownership changed hands multiple times, including Edward the Confessor and his queen consort Edith of Wessex in late Saxon times, and after the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror. William granted the site to Geoffrey de Mandeville, who left it to the monks of Westminster Abbey.
• Wellington Arch - Cross over to the Wellington Arch (Decimus Burton) 1828. A four-horse chariot with a figure of peace (1912) adorns the top, and the central passage was reserved for royalty.
• Bomber Command Memorial - The Royal Air Force Bomber Command Memorial honors the crews of RAF Bomber Command who undertook missions during the Second World War. Located on the south side of Piccadilly, facing Hyde Park Corner, the memorial commemorates the sacrifice of 55,573 aircrew from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and other allied countries, as well as civilians of all nations who perished during raids.
• Apsley House - Originally constructed in red brick by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 for Lord Apsley, the Lord Chancellor, who gave the house its name. Some Adam interiors remain: the Piccadilly Drawing Room with its apsidal end and Adam fireplace, and the Portico Room, behind the grand Corinthian portico added by Wellington.
• Royal Albert Hall - The Royal Albert Hall is a concert venue on the northern edge of South Kensington, London, England. It has a seating capacity of 5,272. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world’s leading artists from various performance genres have graced its stage.
• Albert Memorial - The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of London’s most elaborate monuments. It commemorates the death of Prince Albert, who succumbed to typhoid in 1861.
• Kensington Palace - George II was blind in one eye and hard of hearing. On 25 October 1760, in Kensington Palace, he rose as usual at 6:00 am, drank a cup of hot chocolate, and went to his close stool alone. After a few minutes, his valet heard a loud crash and entered the room to find the king on the floor. The king was lifted into his bed, and Princess Amelia was sent for; before she reached him, he had passed away. At nearly 77, he had lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. A post-mortem revealed that the king had died from a thoracic aortic dissection. He was succeeded by his grandson George III and was buried on 11 November in Westminster Abbey. He left instructions for the sides of his and his wife’s coffins to be removed so that their remains could mingle. He is the most recent monarch to be buried in Westminster Abbey.

• Entrance to the State Rooms (if selected at check out)
• Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
• The history of tea drinking in England
• Small Group, maximum of 10, typically 4-6 guests
• A Private Table at the Afternoon Tea Venue
• Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones & Cakes. (NB: Child Tea is typically for 11 yrs & younger)

• Private Transport
• No entrance to Palaces / Walking tour (unless selected at check out)
• Bus fare - please bring a Contactless Card or Oyster Card
• Alcoholic beverages

Explore three magnificent palaces and immerse yourself in the splendor of London’s royal district with a guided walk around its most breathtaking monuments, followed by a genuine afternoon tea in regal surroundings.

Delve into the heart of aristocratic London by exploring the serene corners and charmingly irregular streets of St James’ and its Tudor palace, where the King was declared monarch.

On mornings when the Changing of the Guard takes place, observe the inspection of the Old Guard at St James before accompanying the band to Buckingham Palace. Take a leisurely walk to Wellington Arch and board an iconic red bus for a brief journey to the Royal Albert Hall.

Enter the picturesque Kensington Gardens and learn about a millennium of history. View Princess Diana’s Statue and wander through the meticulously maintained parkland to the 300-year-old Tea Room founded by Queen Anne. Relish a complete Afternoon Tea featuring delightful sandwiches, scones, and cakes with a variety of teas. Dietary preferences are accommodated, and a children’s tea is available for young guests.

• We offer Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & Halal on prior request

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.