London 2 Hour Three Palaces Tour And Royal High Tea

Experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea in a luxury Victorian venue in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Get to the heart of aristocratic London, exploring the quiet corners & higgledy-piggledy streets of St James’ & its Tudor palace - where the King was proclaimed monarch.

On Changing of the Guard mornings, witness the inspection of the Old Guard at St James Palace before following the band to Buckingham Palace. Stroll to Wellington Arch & hop onto an iconic red bus for a short ride to the Royal Albert Hall.

Step into beautiful Kensington Gardens and hear the romantic story behind the Royal Albert Memorial.

Head for an authentic afternoon tea in a discreet Victorian hotel – a favourite with celebrities. Refresh in comfort of the 19th century library with freshly made scones and sandwiches as well as the finest miniature patisseries made by the in-house, award-winning chef.

Meeting Point

Green Park

Underground Ltd, Piccadilly, London W1J 9DZ, UK

We are meeting at the Park Gate between Ritz Hotel and the Station Entrance where the Big Bus Stop is. Under the porch of Green Park Station Street Level.
Nearest Underground: Green Park

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

St. James's

London

Walkthrough St James Park and discover its history

15 minutes

Spencer House

27 St. James's Place, , London, SW1A 1NR

leisurely stroll through the most Royal Neighborhood of London discovering St James Park, The Royal Mall, St James Palace, Clarence House.

Pass by without stopping

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

leisurely stroll through the most Royal Neighborhood of London discovering St James Park, The Royal Mall, St James Palace, Clarence House.
We will stop along the way to admire the statues, buildings & monuments related to the British Royal Family. 

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Mall

The Mall, , London, London SW1

The main ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace

Pass by without stopping

Clarence House

St. James's Palace, , London, SW1A 2WH

The Home to the King while Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovation

Pass by without stopping

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

the main Royal Residence in London. Depending on starting time, you will witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony & see the Queen's Bodyguard: the mounted Queens Life Guard soldiers

Pass by without stopping

Apsley House

149 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NT, UK

This is the House that the Duke of Wellington lived in after winning the battle of Waterloo

Pass by without stopping

Wellington Arch

1 Apsley Way, Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner Roundabout, London, W2 2UH

Decimus Burton designed this arch to mark the victory of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo. Until 1992 it housed the smallest Police Station in London

Pass by without stopping

Albert Memorial

Princes Gate, Kensington Gore, London, W8

We will introduce you to the Albert Memorial dedicated to Prince Albert, husband to Queen Victoria

Pass by without stopping

Bomber Command Memorial

Hyde Park, Green Park, London, W2 2UH

Erected in 2012 in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Year

Pass by without stopping

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP

We will pass by the Royal Albert Hall

Pass by without stopping

What's included:

• Knowledgeable Guide and Royal history walk
• The history of tea drinking in England
• Afternoon Tea of Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes, prepared daily in house.
• Small Group Size - Max 10, typically less than 5
• A traditional High Tea in a beautiful setting

Not included:

• Private Transport
• No entrance to Palaces / Walking tour
• Bus fare - please bring a Contactless Card or Oyster Card