London · ROYAL LONDON TOURS
The 15 best royal london tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Walk from Queensway Station through Kensington Gardens with guides such as Doug, Paul, Barbara, or Simon, then enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea at the Orangery beside Kensington Palace. Palace entry costs extra unless selected at checkout.
“It was a perfect experience with a very friendly tour guide I will recommend it to our friends and family”
Explore Kensington Palace at your own pace with entry to the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, Victoria: A Royal Childhood, the gardens, and the seasonal Dress Codes exhibition. Allow about three hours. Bring matching ID and check your ticket details before you go.
“We would have liked to see more of Princess Diana on display and history. The Diana garden was our favorite. Disappointed!”
Ride through central London with Fat Tire Bike Tours, passing Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and the London Eye. Your guide leads a group of up to 12, with bikes and helmets supplied. Guides such as Charlie, Abby, Lincoln, and Noel are known for lively stories and careful navigation.
“Jamie was an excellent tour host. He was a born Londoner and had a wealth of knowledge! It was a good pace and the locations were interesting and a good coverage of the highlights of London”
Walk through Kensington Palace Gardens with an English-speaking guide such as Doug, Simon, or Astrid, hearing royal stories and garden lore before afternoon tea in the Orangery. Expect about an hour of walking, classic sandwiches, Welsh-butter scones, cakes, and optional palace entry or sparkling wine.
“It was very enjoyable and the high tea was delicious!”
This three-hour Evan Evans coach tour covers London’s royal sights with an English-speaking guide, Vox headsets, and photo stops at Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, you’ll see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, weather and ceremony schedules permitting.
“Our guide was wonderful,but we really did nothing that you could not do on your own for free. We met the bus at Victoria Station, went to the area of Westminster and got out, only had about 15minutes to walk around. After that the bus took us to the area of Buckingham Palace, where we got out and walked near the palace and took some pictures. Never did see the changing of the guard because it was not a day they change. That was all we did and we did the a.m. only and felt it was a total waste. The London Eye was nice but if you purchase with…”
Start early at the Tower of London for the keys ceremony, a private welcome from the Chief Beefeater, and first access to the Crown Jewels. Then cruise the Thames and walk through Westminster to Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide such as Babs, Nathan, David, or Jeremy.
“Nathan was so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. My sister and I enjoyed everything about this tour. Nathan patiently answered all questions from our group. Nathan also ensured that our grouped stayed together; no one was left behind.”
Ride from Waterloo through royal London with an English-speaking guide. Expect comfortable cruiser bikes, parks and bike lanes, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Mall, and plenty of stories about kings, queens, Parliament, and British battles. Baby seats and youth bikes are available.
“Take a load off your feet, after walking for hours And get on a bike! A very entertaining guide A very easy ride. Four wonderful hours ( half standing and listening to the guide) Most of the ride is through the parks”
Meet your guide near Hilton London Hyde Park for a royal-focused walk through Kensington Gardens, stories about Diana, Victoria, and today’s monarchy, and tea at the Orangery. Choose the palace upgrade for timed entry and self-guided access to the State Apartments.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour itself was great, BUT when we had tea at the Orangery they sat us together as a tour group not by family/party. It should state this at the time of booking and allow you to have a separate table for your family. The people we went with on the tour were nice, but we wanted to have tea as a family and not have awkward small talk with strangers that didn’t speak our language very well. It’s a lot of money to pay for this tour and we wanted to have a better experience for the Tea. The Orangery was accommodating to…”
Start near Queensway and walk through Kensington Gardens with a guide such as Doug, Paul, Simon, or Ben. See the Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Diana statue, and Round Pond before afternoon tea at the Orangery, with premium seating and an alcoholic drink included.
“The guide was super good and knowledgeable. The tea experience was really worth it. My girls loved it”
Walk through royal London with an English-speaking guide, passing St James’s Palace, Jermyn Street, Fortnum & Mason, Horse Guards, and royal clubs. Finish with Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, Royal Collection, and garden, using the included multimedia guide.
Walk through royal London with a guide such as Sue, Pete, Angie, or Peter, then explore Buckingham Palace State Rooms on your own with an audio guide. Expect about two miles of walking, a maximum group of 15, and seasonal palace access from July 11 to September 29.
“This tour was great, awesome to see all the history inside Westminster abbey buckingham palace, and houses around and learn about history of England. It is a quite a bit of walking but very doable. We saw the stores around the palace and one of the gardens. We had a food stop midway. The tour guide was awesome too.”
Follow an English-speaking guide from Green Park through St James, Buckingham Palace, Constitution Hill, and Kensington Gardens. Then ride a red bus to Kensington Palace for tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes, and stories about British royalty. Palace entry is optional.
“This was an amazing experience! Thank you to David for being thoughtful and spending time touring with us and teaching us so much about the sites!”
Start with the Beefeater-led opening ceremony at the Tower of London, then see the Crown Jewels before the main crowds arrive. Your English-speaking guide, including Nathan, Rosie, or Jeremy, leads a Thames boat ride and a 75-minute walk past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, and Buckingham Palace.
“We did this tour the week of the coronation! Despite the Crown Jewels being depleted (off being polished) and the abbey being off units, it was a fun morning. Rosie was our guide and she had many interesting stories to tell along the way. I certainly recommend this tour.”
Spend three hours with an English-speaking Blue Badge guide, touring Westminster, Royal Albert Hall, St. James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace by luxury coach. The Changing of the Guard is included on scheduled days, with audio guides in five additional languages.
“Really enjoyable tour, fantastic guide lovely bus driver had a fabulous morning.”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside Hilton Hyde Park for a walking tour of Kensington Gardens, the Sunken Garden viewpoint, and Princess Diana’s statue. Add timed entry to Kensington Palace, then finish with sandwiches, cakes, and a choice of up to 10 English teas at the Orangery.
“Just wrapped up an amazing day at Kensington Palace, and I can’t recommend the garden tour and high tea enough! Our tour guide, Mike, was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the palace and its stunning gardens. He brought the stories to life, making the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the Diana statue, which beautifully captures her spirit. After the tour, we indulged in a delightful high tea at the Orangery. The setting was simply lovely. The selection of teas and pastries was divine—definitely a treat for the senses! If you’re in London, don’t miss out on this experience! It’s the perfect…”
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