Follow in the footsteps of the Great and the Good in the heart of Westminster, from Royal London to 'TheatreLand' and the famous West End... Not to be missed!

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A lovely, relaxed day out in the heart of Royal London and the West End of London.

As for every one of my private tours, I will be meeting you directly at your hotel or other accommodation in the morning. We will then make our way to see one of the most popular spectacles in London: the Changing of the Guard**. Not only will we see the guards, I will take you to the best spots to truly understand the whole ceremony — and rather than waiting for them in front of the Palace, we will be walking with the guards and following their troop movements! This will take us through some of the most famous Royal Parks in central London, St James’s Park and Green Park.

The columns at the front of the building.

We will also get great views of Buckingham Palace (where I will be more than happy to be your photographer if you want me to), and of other royal residences, such as Clarence House (where HRH Charles, Prince of Wales lives) and St James’s Palace.

We will then continue our walk through Royal London all the way to the Palace of Westminster and I will give you a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, our coronation church and final resting place of over 3300 people, from royals to poets, from musicians to scientists. It truly is a fascinating place, full of stories and history. An absolute must see in London.

Changing the Guard, St James's Park and Westminster Abbey.

By the time we come out of the Abbey you will be starving! So we will stop for lunch*** then go on to discover the political heart of London: Westminster and Whitehall. From old plots to current affairs, we will be walking past some of the most famous and important buildings in the UK such as the Palace of Westminster (with the world-renowned "Big Ben”) and 10 Downing Street (where the Prime Minister lives) and I will tell you stories and legends of Whitehall along the way. This will take us to Trafalgar Square, literally the centre of London and equally full of exciting tales, history (and art), then through to Covent Garden.

Contrasting sharply with the royal and political heart of London, nearby Covent Garden is a sparkling mix of theatres and luxury boutiques, known for its street performers and its magicians, and home to the Royal Opera House.

That area is full of secret alleyways, independent cafes, quirky street furniture, theatrical history, which I will pick and choose from to tweak the tour to your interests and your mood of the moment. Finally, depending on what we have agreed on, I will take you wherever you need to go next, or simply leave you in town with a few recommendations on restaurants or bars for you to enjoy the rest of your day...

*This is a sample route, I will of course adapt the tour to your own personal needs and interests.

**Please be aware that The Changing of the Guard is a military ceremony, subject to potential changes in date & time, and occasional cancellations (announced on the morning of the ceremony in case of very bad weather). Depending on the date, we will be seeing either the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards.

***The cost of lunch is not included in the tour but I can arrange to pre-book a table for the group at a convenient pub or restaurant.

Duration: Up to 9 hours with coffee & lunch breaks
Type: Walking Tour with Public Transport
Exclusives: This tour can be tailored to your specific needs and interests! If you would like to arrange a tour for a larger group, or indeed if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Price: By public transport: From £350 total (up to 10 guests). With a premium chauffeured vehicle: From £700 total (up to 5 guests).
Languages: English / Note that I can also guide in French, for an extra £25/tour (total).

Changing of the Guard

Royal Parks and views of Buckingham Palace

Horse Guards Parade

Westminster Abbey

Lunch

Whitehall

10 Downing Street

Trafalgar Square

West End & TheatreLand

Covent Garden

Royal Opera House

Somerset House

All of my tours can be tailored to your specific needs and interests! If you would like to arrange a tour for a larger group, or indeed if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Our customers say...

"I want to submit a review of the Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor Castle based taken on June 28th. Jennifer El Gammal was an outstanding tour guide. She was personable, intelligent, knowledgeable and truly a pleasure to be with for this full day excursion. She was well organized and provided specific instructions about how to get back to the bus after each stop, which resulted in everyone getting back to the bus on time. The bus driver, Bob Smart was a good partner, driving safely and getting us from each site on time. This tour was one of the best I have ever been on because of the excellent information shared by Jennifer throughout the bus ride. She is truly amazing and engaging."

Lois

"I went on Jennifer’s Magic London walking tour and it was - well, Magic! Such an interesting and amusing guide with a fund of wonderful stories which Jennifer told in a fascinating and entertaining way. And if this wasn’t enough - Jennifer included practical magic as part of the walk. Her skill as a magician was amazing and the magic was woven into the tour. We learnt so much about Houdini and Victorian magicians such as Nevil Maskelyne , and even Paul Daniels - visiting the very sites where they performed. I’m still scratching my head trying to think how the magic tricks were carried out!!! This is a wonderful walk for both adults and children. Spellbinding! Martin"

Martin