Royal London & Buckingham Palace Tour – Semi-Private
About this activity
Walk through royal London on a 2-hour semi-private guided tour for up to 12 guests, then explore Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms independently with included timed entry.
Highlights
- Explore Hyde Park and St James’s Park with a local guide
- See Wellington Arch and the Commonwealth Memorial Gates
- Visit Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms with timed entry
- Hear stories of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria
- Learn about King Charles III, Queen Camilla and The Crown
Full description
Discover London’s royal heritage on a 2-hour semi-private guided walking tour, limited to 12 guests, followed by a self-guided visit to Buckingham Palace. Meet at The Lodge Café by Hyde Park Corner and walk through Hyde Park, Wellington Arch, the Commonwealth Memorial Gates, Constitution Hill, Green Park and St James’s Park. See Clarence House, St James’s Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial before entering Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms with your timed ticket. Your guide shares stories about Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, palace history, royal traditions and even the portrayals in The Crown. The guided walk lasts about 2 hours; plan around 1.5–2.5 hours to explore the Palace independently, for an overall experience of roughly 4–4.5 hours. Your guide does not accompany you inside the Palace. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. Route stops may vary with local conditions.
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour guided royal walking tour
- Professional local tour guide
- Timed Buckingham Palace State Rooms entry ticket
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Important information
Know before you book
- Guided walking tour lasts 2 hours; Palace visit is self-guided.
- Allow approximately 1.5–2.5 hours for the Palace; total experience about 4–4.5 hours.
- Timed Palace entry is included; the guide does not accompany you inside.
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests.
Know before you go
- Meet at The Lodge Café, Hyde Park Corner; check booking confirmation.
- Arrive early for your timed Buckingham Palace entry.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 2-hour guided walk.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund