The Life & Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II – A Royal London Small-Group Walking Tour
Trip Highlights
Family friendly
Get to know the woman behind the crown
Maximum of 15 people in your small-group tour
Extraordinary tour with an expert guide
Description
Discover the fascinating life of our longest reigning monarch with this special commemorative walking tour. Saunter with us to the heart of Westminster, our royal borough, to hear the stories of her record-setting reign.
In June 2022, the nation came together in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, and her unprecedented 70 years on the throne. In September of the same year, we came together again to mourn the passing of our nation’s matriarch.
When she was crowned in 1953, the Beatles were still four years away from the meeting, mankind was a long way from that lunar first step and most of the country didn't even have a TV to watch the new queen officially take the throne.
Her lifetime was one of great change, within her family, the royal institution, the country, and the world itself. But as Her Majesty said herself, “Change is a constant… the way we embrace it defines our future.”
And how she embraced it.
Tour info
Goddess Diana fountain, just down the path from the Ritz Corner entrance to Green Park London
Open in Google MapsWhy take this tour?
Meeting near her birthplace in Mayfair, saunter with an expert guide and passionate storyteller on a small-group walking tour to discover the extraordinary highs and challenging lows of her lifetime of service to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
From her life at Buckingham Palace to her wedding, coronation, and funeral at Westminster Abbey via the Horseguards Parade and Downing Street, you’ll get to know the woman behind the crown and the family behind the institution in this unique tribute to one of the most iconic monarchs in Britain’s 1000 year line of Kings and Queens.
This is not history, it’s her story.
Included
Small-group walking tour of royal Westminster.
English Speaking local expert guide
Group size of max. 15 people.
Excluded
Gratuities
Food & drink
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Things to know
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Availability
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00 AM
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00 AM
The Important Stuff
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience will end outside Westminster Abbey at around 12:00 PM.
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience will end outside Westminster Abbey at around 12:00 PM.
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
Meeting Place
Meet your guide at the Goddess Diana fountain, just down the path from the Ritz Corner entrance to Green Park. This entrance can be found on the right-hand side of the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly. If arriving on the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. Take the Green Park/Buckingham Palace ex...
Meet your guide at the Goddess Diana fountain, just down the path from the Ritz Corner entrance to Green Park. This entrance can be found on the right-hand side of the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly. If arriving on the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. Take the Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit which will lead you to the fountain. Look for the Urban Saunters sign.
Customer Reviews
M8777YHmarias
5/5 | 27th January 2023
Hade bokat mig denna tur, nu på min ensamresa i London. Nör jag kom till mötesplatsen fick jag veta att de andra som skulle med bokat av. Men vad gjorde det? Jag fick en suverän guidning ändå. Guiden Nathan var duktig, kunnig, intresserad, roligt och bara så otroligt bra. Trots att det bara var jag så var han verkligen proffsig och berättade om allt mellan himmel och jord. Kändes som en otrolig lyx och priset är värt varje krona.
ammori3
5/5 | 20th December 2022
Our guide Richard was a very nice man!He made a Very interesting explanation in a "coloured" & pleasant tour though the iced rain falling....I SUGGEST IT TO EVERYBODY!!!!Chiara
Excursion782546
5/5 | 20th December 2022
Chris was an amazing tour guide. Very warm, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The tour was a brilliant experience and excellent value for money. Chris was attentive and caring, checking constantly that everyone was together and encouraged us to ask questions. We felt like royalty!! This was our second experience with Chris and it was just as good as the first time.
Steven R
5/5 | 14th December 2022
What a fabulous experience! Richard our guide was extremely knowledgeable with a fantastic sense of humour. Our family of 5 enjoyed this beyond our expectations. Not only will you get right up close to the guards, but you will come away with a full understanding of the history behind the Royal palaces and the guards themselves. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Thank you so much Richard!
Anastasios F
5/5 | 12th December 2022
We decide to arrange this tour last minute. Richard, our guide was a fantastic man, very experienced and make us to fell very comfortable. Don’t miss it !!!!
Blake S
5/5 | 12th December 2022
I must say that our guide, Richard, was simply amazing; funny, engaging, informative, and a true pro.. as parents with 4 kids, we could not have asked for any better. An easy 5 Stars! Thank you!
Inspire284826
5/5 | 5th December 2022
Really great! Nathan was very knowledgeable and entertaining and we loved having a local tour us around and provide insight into these very important historical events.
findingapple
5/5 | 18th November 2022
Very helpful and informative. Good areas of where to share information about the tour. Very knowledgeable i enjoyed it
Kathy B
5/5 | 4th November 2022
Richard, our guide, was the funniest person I‘ve met in London. He has had many interest facts about the royals.
PaulM
5/5 | 4th November 2022
We just finished this tour with Richard as our guide. It was one of the highlights of our trip to London. Richard was unbelievably informative and funny. We got so close to the guards as they were marching past. We even got to see King Charles drive out of his residence on the way to the palace. Richard even recommended a lovely pub for our lunch. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Richard.Paul and Val, Dublin
Yama S
5/5 | 4th November 2022
Very nice experience, Richard is a very good guide, clear explanations and a good sense of humour ! I strongly recommend
Hessa j
5/5 | 3rd November 2022
it was fantastic tour 😍 and very informative love every minute of it🤍 the group were nice , great memories highly recommended
Sean G
5/5 | 2nd November 2022
5 out5 Francis very knowledgeable and had us where we needed to be. Attitude was excellent and experience was excellent
Jane
5/5 | 27th October 2022
It was one of the best tours I ever took! Our guide was fantastic and I learned so much about Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Family, Westminster area and London. I could listen to our guide and his stories for hours. Highly recommended!