PRIVATE ROYAL LONDON WALK | for families, groups, etc

ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN
Present... arms! A royal walk with the Changing of the Guard.

● Private London walking tour conducted by official guide.
● For families, small groups, birthdays, etc (up to 20 persons).
● Guide will meet at pre-arranged time and place. Typical duration 2 hours.
● Subject to availability. Enquiries: tours@yourlondontours.com. Bookings: click here.
● Price (per group): £200.00. Add tour of royal attraction: £250.00 + entrances.

THEME & ITINERARY
This is a walk around St James’s, the area synonymous with royalty, and features the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace as its central theme. The Monarchy is an illogical British institution over 1,000 years old. It relies on mystique. Subject it to political criteria and the whole thing falls to dust. The late Queen Mother once compared it to Christmas tinsel, in that it shouldn’t be exposed to sunlight. Prince Philip said: ‘rationally it’s complete lunacy - but a lunacy people enjoy’.

En route, you’ll see a number of royal palaces and aristocratic houses. First, Spencer House, Princess Diana’s ancestral family home. Then we get as close as security will allow us to Clarence House, official residence of Prince Charles and Camilla, and maybe catch a glimpse of Princes William and Harry.

Next, St James's Palace, nearly 500 years old, and still the Queen’s official residence. There’s an opportunity to have a photograph in a genuine royal sentry box, or even better, standing next to a real guardsman.

Then we enter the processional route known as The Mall, aka Royal High Street! There’s a refreshment break in Royal St James’s Park, as we wait for the marching bands to strike up and begin the Changing of the Guard proper. All the Queen's horses and all the Queen's men in the kind of ceremony that only London does best. Make sure you have your cameras for this centuries-old pageant of colour.

After they have passed within a few feet of our vantage point, we march in step behind the guards up to Buckingham Palace. Your guide will bag you the best spot for photos, explain how you can tell one regiment from another, and regale you with regal tales. Have you heard the one about the burglar of Buckingham Palace? A story so embarrassing to the royal family, government and security forces, the full truth may never be told.

You will be escorted personally on your walk by an officially qualified Blue Badge London guide. At the end of the walk we follow the guards the short distance back to their barracks, where there is a chance to visit the Guards' Museum and shop (entry fee). Alternatively you may want to take a tour of the fascinating royal stables (entry fee), or indeed, during August and September, see inside Buckingham Palace itself (entry fee). Your guide will advise you on these options.

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PRICE:

ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN	2 hours (approx).
PRIVATE GUIDED LONDON WALK (1-20 persons)	£200.00 (per group)

HOW THE WALKING TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: This is a private walk for families or groups (up to 20). We do not offer options for individuals to join existing groups. Groups 21+ require additional guides.

● Dates: We recommend early booking to secure your preferred date. Dates subject to availability of guides and access.

● The guide: The walking tour will be conducted by a fully accredited & qualified guide who will confirm your itinerary and provide a friendly, knowledgeable commentary.

● Meet: The guide will meet your group outside Green Park London underground station. Please do not block public access or exits while waiting for your walking tour to start.

● Timings: The duration of this walking tour is 2 hours approx. Start anytime after 10.00. Access to some areas may be restricted in late evenings/weekends.

● Health & Safety: Clients should be in reasonable health for a 2-hour walking tour. Clients are responsible for own safety when crossing roads, climbing steps, etc.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately for a 2-hour walking tour making allowances for the changeable British weather.

● Format: Specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies). Exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. For walk/tour combinations see our Pick & Mix page.

● General: All our walking tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the walk itself, so relax and enjoy.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR WALKING TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of walk required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue if to be met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your walk more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the walk is unavailable, eg, roads are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your walk booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

FOR ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.