Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Secrets Private Tour – London, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch. On this private tour you will discover her majesty’s legacy along with interesting facts and myths about the British royal family. Learn about the role of the monarchy in British politics, society, culture and diplomatic relationships, and hear stories about what happens behind the closed doors of Buckingham Palace. Enjoy a royal tour of London!

Book a 2-hour tour of the royal route in Westminster district. Your Private Historian Guide will meet you in Parliament Square, the center of British government and politics, and tell you about the role that the British monarch plays as the Head of the State, e.g. by opening new sessions of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster. You will see the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, named after the recently deceased Queen, and the stunning Westminster Abbey, where her coronation, royal wedding and funeral took place. As you walk through St James Park, the guide will share many interesting stories from Elizabeth II’s life, painting her picture not only as a Queen, but also as a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and wife. The royal tour will end in front of Buckingham Palace, which has been the royal residence for over 300 years.

Book a 3-hour tour to enhance your royal experience with a visit inside Westminster Abbey. This Anglican church serves as a site for royal coronations and burials and has hosted 17 royal weddings, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. The guide will show you the ancient Coronation Chair and the royal tombs of 30 kings and queens with memorials to Edward the Confessor, Richard II, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. You will also see the Poets’ Corner, dedicated to influential British poets and writers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s Trail in London with a 5-Star Local Guide
Learn about the life and legacy of the longest reigning British monarch
Hear interesting stories, legends and myths about the royal family
See Buckingham Palace and other
Discover the royal heritage of Westminster Abbey (3-hour tour only)

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