London Highlights and Historical Tour Experience

This tour is a unique way to see central London with someone who is not only a great tour guide but is also someone who loves London, its traditions and its quirks. This tour is a perfect way to learn about London, whether it's your first time in town or if you've been in London for years. Taking in some of the most well-known sites not just in London, but in the world, this tour is an excellent way of experiencing the greatest city on earth.

What's included:

• Guide fees

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Statue of Eros (Anteros)

Piccadilly Circus, London

Whilst in Piccadilly your guide will explain the significance of some of the beautiful historic buildings, as well as what most London guidebooks have got wrong about the famous statue of 'Eros'

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Burlington House

London, W1J 0BD

After walking down Piccadilly we will quickly stop to admire Burlington House, home to the Royal Academy of Arts plus several of London's royal societies including the Royal Society of Chemistry who have a very surprising honourary member.

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St. James's

London

As we drive down St James's Street, your guide will explain some of the amazing stores that have called St James's Street home, including the tobacconist to Royalty and Prime Ministers, a hatter's shop that you'd be mad to miss and a right royal liquor store.
Whilst here, should you wish, you will have a chance to shop in some of the most prestigious shops in London, and if you wish, purchase some items of the very highest quality.

30 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

St James' Palace is the oldest of the Royal palaces still standing in London today. Originally a hunting lodge for Henry VIII, today it stands largely empty but serves a very important purpose in the planning of the state funeral and coronation of our monarchs.

15 minutes

Green Park

London, SWA 1AA

As we drive from St James's Palace to Green Park, we will stop off at St James's Place and look at the childhood home of Sir Winston Churchill. Here, your guide will give you a quick history of Sir Winston and his involvement with London both as Prime Minister and as a private citizen.

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Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

Buckingham Palace is the London home of British Royalty since the reign of Queen Victoria, one of Britain's most famous Queens. Now home to Queen Elizabeth II, the most famous Queen in the world, the tour will take you to see this beautiful palace and, depending on the time of year and day of your booking, the world-famous Changing of the Guard.
Please note that the Changing of the Guard takes place every day during June and July and on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday between August and May. Please also be aware that the Changing of the Guard can be cancelled at late notice due to poor weather or security alerts.

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The Mall

The Mall, London SW1, UK

As we drive up the Mall, famous for being the site where crowds gather for royal and state events such as Royal Weddings and Jubilee celebrations, your guide will explain the history behind the famous name, the interesting addition to the local wildlife and how film and TV crews often flood the area - who knows you might also get to see one of the crews setting up, taking down or even filming a scene!

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Whitehall

London, SW1A 2BX

Whitehall is the home of the UK's government. As you drive down Whitehall, our guide will tell you all about the various government departments, the statues of famous faces and the memorials to the brave men and women who made great sacrifices during the First and Second World Wars.

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Parliament Square

Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD

As you drive around Parliament Square your guide will tell you all about the significance of the square and the figures that surround it, as well as the numerous internationally important buildings nearby that include Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

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St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

As you drive from the City of Westminster to the City of London, your guide will point out some of the many historic buildings that line the route. This exact route will depend on traffic on the day, but there will always be plenty to see as your driver/guide takes you over to St Paul's Cathedral.
Once at St Paul's, you will hear about the history of this impressive architectural masterpiece, about the man who designed this iconic Cathedral, and the area's 2000-year history.

10 minutes