Private Guided Royal London Walking Tour with Guard Change

Departure Point Tours meet outside St James's Underground Station. Duration 3 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: 55 Broadway 55 Broadway TFL Headquarters Over St James Park Underground Station London We start our tour across the road from 55 Broadway Westminster it’s a Grade I listed Art Deco building that has served as the headquarters of Transport for London (TfL) and its predecessors since its completion in 1929. Designed by Charles Holden it is considered one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in London. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Queen Anne's Gate Queen Anne's Gate London England SW1 Queen Anne's Gate is a charming historic street lined with elegant Georgian townhouses. Named after Queen Anne who reigned from 1702 to 1714 the street reflects the architectural style of her era. These well-preserved houses with their distinctive brick facades and sash windows offer a glimpse into the past. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Wellington Barracks Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk London Birdcage Walk owes its name to a rather curious history. In the 16th century this area was part of St. James's Park and it housed King James I's menagerie. This wasn't just any collection of animals; it was a display of exotic creatures including camels crocodiles elephants and birds Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards’ Chapel) Birdcage Walk London England SW1E 6HQ Wellington Barracks located on the southwest side of St. James's Park was built between 1833 and 1834. It was designed by architect John Nash who also famously designed Buckingham Palace. The barracks were constructed to replace the older Birdcage Walk Barracks. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: The Mall The Mall London England SW1 The Royal Military Chapel or the Guards' Chapel as it is more generally known stands in Birdcage Walk on the south side of St. James's Park and is the spiritual home of the Household Division. The present chapel was built in 1963 but rose from the ashes of the original chapel destroyed by a flying bomb on 18th June 1944. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Clarence House St. James's Palace London The Mall a ceremonial route designed by Sir Aston Webb. This regal avenue linking Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square was to be a symbol of British majesty. It takes its name from another street that runs parallel to The Mall Pall Mall. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Lancaster House Stable Yard London This is the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Built between 1825 and 1827 by John Nash it has a rich history of housing senior members of the royal family most notably Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for many years. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Buckingham Palace Spur Road London Lancaster House is used for diplomatic receptions state visits and other events such as London Fashion week society weddings and a couple of G7 summits. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Green Park London Buckingham Palace's story is one of transformation evolving from a private home to the iconic symbol of the British monarchy. Originally built in 1703 as Buckingham House it was a residence for the Duke of Buckingham. Later King George III acquired it for Queen Charlotte and it became known as "The Queen's House." But it was Queen Victoria who truly shaped its destiny. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: St. James's Palace Marlborough Road London The Green Park is remarkable – and possibly unique – for having no formal flower beds. It’s said that Queen Catherine wife of King Charles II was outraged to discover that her husband had been picking flowers in the park for another woman. She ordered that every single flower in the park should be pulled up and no more planted. Hence the name change. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Changing of the Guard Constitution Hill Buckingham Palace London St James Palace has seen an awful lot of history – both joyous and tragic. It was the birthplace of Charles II his brother James II and James’ daughters Mary II and Queen Anne. It was also where Queen Anne gave birth to her numerous offspring (17 or 18 I believe) all of whom either died at birth or in infancy. And it’s where Charles I spent his last night on earth before being divested of his head at Whitehall on January 30 1649. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Reform Club 104 Pall Mall London The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is steeped in history with its origins tracing back over 520 years to the reign of King Henry VII. It was during his reign that the Royal Body Guard was established as a permanent institution marking the beginning of this enduring tradition. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Pickering Place London The Athenaeum Club located at 107 Pall Mall London is one of the most prestigious gentlemen’s clubs in the city. Founded in 1824 it has long been associated with intellectual