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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Blue Badge Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guard* at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.
After the tour, Experience afternoon tea with a royal flair at the 5-star Rubens at the Palace hotel.
• A fantastic introduction to the history of London
• Enjoy a relaxing tour of London with an Expert Blue Badge Guide
• See London's most iconic sights and landmarks
• Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace
• Freshly-baked scones slathered with clotted cream accompanied with home-made preserves
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Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board
Expert Live Blue Badge Guide
Superior Coach
Personal Audio Headset
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Champagne
Departure Point
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station,164 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TP
Return Details
39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS, UK
The Rubens at the Palace is located approx. 5 minutes walk to Victoria Station.
Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.
Big Ben, London, United Kingdom Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England,[1] although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.[2] The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Downing Street, London, United Kingdom 10 Downing Street in London, also known colloquially in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the official residence and executive office of the First Lord of the Treasury, usually also the prime minister.
Whitehall, London, United Kingdom Whitehall is a road and area in the City of Westminster, Central London. The road forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square
Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The King, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. 40 minutes
Changing of the Guard, London, United Kingdom Stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world. 40 minutes
39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS, UK The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve. 240 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has resumed and currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
Royal London Tour Finishes: 12:00 pm, and is followed by the Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea at the Rubens at the Palace is an independent visit and takes place straight after the Royal London Tour
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, including requests for vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free Afternoon Teas
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
edmargie92
16 May 2025
Kevin was very knowledgeable and made it exciting for us. The day was filled with lots of history and beautiful scenes of Downtown Abbey show
Ingrid_R
25 May 2024
We had a magnificent experience at The Rubens tea room, the finger sandwiches as well as the scones and pastries were fantastic. The service was excellent; I am so glad I brought my girls to here! Making beautiful memories!
michelle_y
04 Apr 2023
Loved the afternoon tea at Ruben's at the Palace. Would highly recommend trying it out. The house cocktails are wonderful
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London
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Evan Evans Tours
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