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Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

5.0 (9 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

About this activity

Join me, a passionate local Londoner, on a tour around some of London's most famous sites. Using my many years of experience as an English language teacher, I will speak slowly and clearly on the tour, in a way that non-native English speakers will understand.

We will see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and much more.

You will learn about: the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, the pelicans living in St James's park, Larry the cat who lives in Downing Street, why King Henry VIII was the worst husband in the history of England, Winston Churchill's daily alcohol intake, the British Empire and much more!

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Operated by
Gavin

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years) · Seniors (71–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: A lovely walk

Itinerary

  1. Green Park

    15 min

    Learn about the horrible plague pit that was discovered here and the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria (you'll be very surprised by the punishment given to the wannabe assassin!). After that, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the park.

  2. Buckingham Palace

    20 min Admission not included

    Outside Buckingham palace we will consider 4 questions. 1. Why do we have a monarchy? 2. How much power does the King have? 3. Is the King safe when he is inside the palace? 4. Why was the Queen mother happy when the Nazis landed a bomb on the palace?

    A little secret... The answer to question number 3 is no! In 1982, somebody broke into the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom while she was sleeping!

  3. St. James's Park

    10 min

    Find out the bizarre story of why there are a family of pelicans living in the park. Let's take a stroll through one of London's most beautiful parks!

  4. St. James's Palace

    15 min Admission not included

    Learn the horrible history of the worst husband in the history of England, King Henry VIII, the man who built the palace. Why did he have 6 wives? Why did he kill 2 of them?

  5. Trafalgar Square

    15 min

    Who is Lord Nelson and why does he have such a tall statue in Trafalgar Square?

  6. 10 Downing Street

    10 min Admission not included

    Learn about Larry the cat, who lives with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.

  7. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    5 min

    Why does the King have two birthdays? How does he celebrate them?

  8. Churchill War Rooms

    10 min Admission not included

    Churchill. Hero or villain?

  9. Houses of Parliament

    10 min Admission not included

    What goes on inside this beautiful building? How close did Guy Fawkes come to blowing it all up in 1605?

  10. Westminster Abbey

    5 min Admission not included

    Learn about the coronation of the King

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • I'll be waiting under the bright 'The Ritz' sign just outside Green Park underground station.

End point

  • This will be right next to Westminster underground station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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