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Overview

Join me, a passionate local Londoner, on a tour around some of London's most famous sites. Using my many years of experience as an English language teacher, I will speak slowly and clearly on the tour, in a way that non-native English speakers will understand. We will see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and much more. You will learn about: the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, the pelicans living in St James's park, Larry the cat who lives in Downing Street, why King Henry VIII was the worst husband in the history of England, Winston Churchill's daily alcohol intake, the British Empire and much more!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piccadilly, England, W1J 9BR, United Kingdom

I'll be waiting under the bright 'The Ritz' sign just outside Green Park underground station.

End Point

End point

This will be right next to Westminster underground station.

Itinerary

1. Green Park
Learn about the horrible plague pit that was discovered here and the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria (you'll be very surprised by the punishment given to the wannabe assassin!). After that, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the park.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Buckingham Palace
Outside Buckingham palace we will consider 4 questions. 1. Why do we have a monarchy? 2. How much power does the King have? 3. Is the King safe when he is inside the palace? 4. Why was the Queen mother happy when the Nazis landed a bomb on the palace? A little secret... The answer to question number 3 is no! In 1982, somebody broke into the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom while she was sleeping!
Duration: 20 mins
3. St. James's Park
Find out the bizarre story of why there are a family of pelicans living in the park. Let's take a stroll through one of London's most beautiful parks!
Duration: 10 mins
4. St. James's Palace
Learn the horrible history of the worst husband in the history of England, King Henry VIII, the man who built the palace. Why did he have 6 wives? Why did he kill 2 of them?
Duration: 15 mins
5. Trafalgar Square
Who is Lord Nelson and why does he have such a tall statue in Trafalgar Square?
Duration: 15 mins
6. 10 Downing Street
Learn about Larry the cat, who lives with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Why does the King have two birthdays? How does he celebrate them?
Duration: 5 mins
8. Churchill War Rooms
Churchill. Hero or villain?
Duration: 10 mins
9. Houses of Parliament
What goes on inside this beautiful building? How close did Guy Fawkes come to blowing it all up in 1605?
Duration: 10 mins
10. Westminster Abbey
Learn about the coronation of the King
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

A lovely walk

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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