Private Royal London Tour
London's Royal Highlights
Discover Of Drama Of The British Monarchy
This three hour privately guided tour explores from Kensington in the west into the heart of royal London ending at Buckingham Palace.
You’ll see London’s most important contemporary and historic royal highlights and together we’ll explore the stories behind them.
This tour includes sights such as Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westmisnter, St James Park, Horse Guards’s Parade, The Mall, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace.
As ever with the British monarchy there is so much to talk about that you’ll find that whatever your interest that this is the perfect introduction to London’s royal highlights.
As ever with the British monarchy there is so much to talk about that you’ll find that whatever your interest that this is the perfect introduction to London’s royal highlights.
From the modern monarchy and recent royal rumours to deep insights into the institution and its thousand year history as well some surprising stories regarding those who shaped it; among The London Storyteller’s portfolio of private royal tours this is the one we recommend for enthusiasts and casual enquirers alike.
We can also create wholly bespoke royal tours, multi-day experiences and welcome special requests which might combine particular locations, themes or events such as Changing Of The Guard. To find out more, please contact The London Storyteller using the form at the bottom of this page.
If you’re looking for London’s royal highlights served with some entertaining anecdotes and superb sightseeing hotspots, then don’t delay and book The London Storyteller’s Royal Highlights Tour today!
Private Guide
Be guided by the creator of the tour, The London Storyteller aka Thomas Barclay Matchett. A well informed cultural historian and storyteller, who has an in depth knowledge on the history behind and contemporary themes relating to the British Royal Family.
Capture The Memory
You will be visiting some of the most picturesque and historic locations that London has to offer. We'll happily take photos of you using an iPhone 14 Pro which we can then share with you by airdrop or as a shared folder after the tour. For an additional fee we can also offer photography by DSLR and with a separate photographer.
Historic & Contemporary Locations
The tour visits locations spanning nearly a thousand years and that continue to contribute to the British monarchy's story. Location's that you will see include Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St James' Palace and Horse Guards Parade to name just a few.
Customisable Upgrades
Choose to extend the tour to see more locations and hear more stories or combine it with the perfect royal themed experience such as a afternoon tea at the Goring Hotel or a visit to see the Crown Jewels. To find out more please contact The London Storyteller directly at info(at)thelondonstoryteller.com.
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London's Royal Highlights Itinerary
Please see below an outline for our standard three hour London's Royal Highlights tour.
We start our tour in the royal park of Hyde Park one of London’s great, green and open public spaces with some surprising stories associated from Peter Pan to Prince William’s helicopter pad. How did the most lived in of all the royal palaces end up in this part of London?
From the late Queen’s wayward sister Margaret to Diana, Princess of Wales and many other minor royals. We’ll touch upon some of the famous and not so famous faces from the royal household who have made Kensington Palace their home over the years. Subject to opening times, we’ll also visit Sunken Garden for an opportunity to see the memorial sculpture paying tribute to Princess Diana.
The lives of William and Harry, scions of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales are a drama worthy of Shakespeare himself. We explore the story of how we got here, what happens now and what this means for the future of the monarchy as we stroll through locations known only too well by them.
The glorious yet tragic tale of the Empress and her Prince in the setting of their cultural legacy to art, science, technology and music.
Westminster Abbey surely is the world’s most televised building and we delve into the story behind this remarkable, sacred scene of royal significance from the past, present and future.
Experience Notes
This tour begins outside Queensway Station, 129 Bayswater Road and ends at Buckingham Palace near Green Park Station. Details will be included with your booking confirmation.