Royal Neighbourhoods Tour and Afternoon Tea VIP
Experience the grandeur and magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a guided walk around its most stunning monuments and buildings followed by an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian venue. Steeped in history and intrigue, allow your curiosity to be awakened as you discover St James’ Palace, Buckingham Palace and procession famed, Mall, before riding a London bus to the breathtaking Royal Albert Hall. Follow in the steps of the monarch, up Constitution Hill, to the home and monument of Britain’s great general and war hero, the Duke of Wellington. Behave like the British and hop onto an iconic, red, London bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall, the city’s premier, historic, concert hall. Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens and hear the romantic story behind the Royal Albert Memorial. Ready for refreshment, head for an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian hotel – a favourite with celebrities – nearby. Refresh in the comfort of the portrait-lined, 19th Century library with freshly made scones and sandwiches as well as the finest miniature patisseries made by the in-house, award-winning chef.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners and higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ and discover its active, Tudor palace – favourite of the Royal Family – where the King was proclaimed monarch. Take in the bear-skin hats of the royal guard at Buckingham Palace, the main royal residence in London, and, on Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James Palace, an essential element of this historic ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the significant palaces, 2 Royal Parks, ride a London Bus, and indulge in the most delicious and traditional High Tea in a Victorian Setting.
Experience the grandeur and magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a guided walk around its most stunning monuments and buildings followed by an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian venue. Steeped in history and intrigue, allow your curiosity to be awakened as you discover St James’ Palace, Buckingham Palace and procession famed, Mall, before riding a London bus to the breathtaking Royal Albert Hall. Follow in the steps of the monarch, up Constitution Hill, to the home and monument of Britain’s great general and war hero, the Duke of Wellington. Behave like the British and hop onto an iconic, red, London bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall, the city’s premier, historic, concert hall. Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens and hear the romantic story behind the Royal Albert Memorial. Ready for refreshment, head for an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian hotel – a favourite with celebrities – nearby. Refresh in the comfort of the portrait-lined, 19th Century library with freshly made scones and sandwiches as well as the finest miniature patisseries made by the in-house, award-winning chef.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners and higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ and discover its active, Tudor palace – favourite of the Royal Family – where the King was proclaimed monarch. Take in the bear-skin hats of the royal guard at Buckingham Palace, the main royal residence in London, and, on Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James Palace, an essential element of this historic ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
