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Iconic London Tour with Retired Royal Guard
Iconic London Tour with Retired Royal Guard
5.0
9 reviews
From €33 / person
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Short description:
Experience London’s royal landmarks through the eyes of a retired Royal Guard. Walk from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace and hear captivating stories of royal history, the Changing of the Guard, and insider tales from the Royal Protection Squad. Perfect for history lovers and royal enthusiasts alike!
Highlights:
- Explore iconic sites such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Downing Street
- Witness royal traditions during the Changing of the King's Life Guard
- Hear exclusive insider stories from a retired Royal Guard about his time with the Royal Family
- Discover hidden details of London’s royal parks, palaces, and historical locations.
Full description:
I invite you to join me to see Royal palaces and other iconic royal sites, hear personal stories of my experiences with members of the Royal Family and even get to see a piece of Prince William's and Kate's wedding cake!
We will start at Trafalgar Square and hear about its history and then move on to see the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the King's Life Guard. We then walk along The Mall to St James' Palace and Clarence House where I will tell you tales of Princes William and Harry the night before William's wedding.
Next is a short walk to Buckingham Palace where you will have more opportunities to take photos and hear stories of the Royal household. We then walk into picturesque St James' Park where there is a chance to pause (kiosk available for drinks) and look at gifts presented to me by members of the Royal family. On the way to Parliament Square I will tell you all about the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament and Big Ben).
The final part of the walk takes us along Whitehall, past Downing Street (home of the Prime Minister) and then to the spot where King Charles 1st was executed. We will finish back at Trafalgar Square.
A word from your host
David
Hi, I'm David, a retired Police Inspector from the London Metropolitan Police. I spent the last 9 years of my service in the Royal Protection Squad serving at Buckingham Palace, St James' Palace and Kensington Palace. I also spent 4 years at Windsor Castle. I have been to Balmoral numerous times accompanying the Royal family on their holidays. I have a History Degree and a diploma in European history which, combined with my Royalty protection career, makes me an ideal guide to lead your tour. I am a born and bred Londoner so can offer advice on other activities whilst you are in London!
Additional information
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
Included / Not Included
✔️ Guided walking tour with a retired Royal Guard
❌ Transportation to the meeting point
❌ Food and drink
Not suitable for
- People with mobility issues
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Meeting & end points
Meeting point
Trafalgar Square underneath Nelson's Column between the lions that face the fountains
Open in Google MapsEnd point
Same location
Customer reviews
Yong Hui
David is a great guide and host. Loved the personal stories he had with the Royal family - that’s something unique about his tour. David also shared interesting English anecdotes and places for us to learn (e.g. origins of daylight robbery, blue plaques).
Junko
Super interesting and informative tour full of historical and cultural information as well as stories from David's time spent directly with Royals (Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Prince Harry and their families to name a few). David is extremely knowledgeable and is able to personalize the tour to our interests and level of knowledge. Three hours flew by. We lucked out and saw Princess Anne being driven out in an unmarked black car (we would have had no idea without David). We also felt extra safe with our own top security officer!
Samuel
I loved so much everything I experienced during this tour, David is a box of surprises, personal stories, history facts that you might not heard before and more, you definetly get the best spot everywhere you go, specially the change of guard, my mother got tired because we already had walked a lot before, but David was comprehensive, so be mindful that you should be prepared for the walk to enjoy it as I did, lovely experience, thank you so much David!!
Tyler
The tour was absolutely amazing. David, is incredibly knowledgeable, drawing from his own experience as a former royal guard. His insights and stories made the tour both informative and engaging. Cannot recommend enough!
Daniel
After 5 minutes of meeting David that he is very passionate about what he does. Not only does he have the credentials to back that up but he knows how to teach historical facts in a fun and entertaining way.
Deanne
David’s walking tour was fantastic! He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city’s rich history and hidden gems! The pace was perfect and he was always happy to answer questions. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a memorable experience!
Juan Diaz
Highly recommend this tour. David is extremely knowledgeable and provide rich history about each landmark. The tour was very interesting and we got to see a lot for the price. Our group was small - 7 people so it was easy to hear David and move around. Absolutely a great tour.
Stephen
It was an amazing day with David. I was super impressed with his knowledge and genuine passion for connecting the bible with the various time periods and figures throughout history. We covered a significant portion of the museum and the tour continued until museum closing so it also felt like really great value. 100% recommend!
Chetan
David provided an incredibly detailed account of the history and guided us to all the key sites. His background as a Former Police Officer and Royal Family Security detail brought unique, personal stories that made the tour truly special. The insights and experiences he shared added tremendous value to the tour. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an exceptional walking tour!
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