The Life & Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II- A Royal London Small-Group Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the fascinating life of our longest reigning monarch with this special commemorative walking tour. Saunter with us to the heart of Westminster, our royal borough, to hear the stories of her record-setting reign.
Queen Elizabeth II's lifetime was one of great change, within her family, the royal institution, the country and the world itself. But as Her Majesty said herself, “Change is a constant… the way we embrace it defines our future.”
And how she embraced it.
Meeting near her birthplace in Mayfair, saunter with an expert guide and passionate storyteller on a small-group walking tour. From her life at Buckingham Palace to her wedding, coronation and funeral at Westminster Abbey via the Horseguards Parade and Downing Street, you’ll get to know the woman behind the crown and the family behind the institution on this unique tribute to one of the most iconic monarchs in Britain’s 1000 year line of Kings and Queens.
This is not history, it’s herstory.
Queen Elizabeth II's lifetime was one of great change, within her family, the royal institution, the country and the world itself. But as Her Majesty said herself, “Change is a constant… the way we embrace it defines our future.”
And how she embraced it.
Meeting near her birthplace in Mayfair, saunter with an expert guide and passionate storyteller on a small-group walking tour. From her life at Buckingham Palace to her wedding, coronation and funeral at Westminster Abbey via the Horseguards Parade and Downing Street, you’ll get to know the woman behind the crown and the family behind the institution on this unique tribute to one of the most iconic monarchs in Britain’s 1000 year line of Kings and Queens.
This is not history, it’s herstory.
Inclusions
- Small-group walking tour of royal Westminster.
- English Speaking local expert guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Statue of Goddess Diana, London SW1A 1RD, UK
Welcome to Westminster and the start of our exploration into the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Visiting outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
The most famous of Queen Elizabeth’s palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed.
Visiting outside
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today, where King Charles III officially ascended the throne.
Visiting outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horseguards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England
Home to the Prime Minister for hundreds of years, this unassuming little street has been a major player in British politics.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms as you’ll find out.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.
Visiting outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, this abbey was about as central to the life and story of Her Majesty as it’s possible to get.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Statue of Goddess Diana, London SW1A 1RD, UK
Welcome to Westminster and the start of our exploration into the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Visiting outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
The most famous of Queen Elizabeth’s palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed.
Visiting outside
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today, where King Charles III officially ascended the throne.
Visiting outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horseguards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England
Home to the Prime Minister for hundreds of years, this unassuming little street has been a major player in British politics.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms as you’ll find out.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.
Visiting outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, this abbey was about as central to the life and story of Her Majesty as it’s possible to get.
Visiting Outside
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Shazz111111
June 2022
Myself and my husband did this walking tour. It was absolutely brilliant. Robert our guide was first class, so knowledgeable and such a friendly, nice man, his manner and enthusiasm made it so much fun for us. Such an interesting tour around the London landmarks, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Pa...
Myself and my husband did this walking tour. It was absolutely brilliant. Robert our guide was first class, so knowledgeable and such a friendly, nice man, his manner and enthusiasm made it so much fun for us. Such an interesting tour around the London landmarks, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street etc Loved all the Churchill stories. Highly recommend, thank you Robert for making our trip amazing. Would definitely use this company again.zellecarl
July 2022
Amazing local tour guide!!! Very funny guy😄 He knows what he was saying. Tour guide was very informative. London must be one of your list to go!
Amazing local tour guide!!! Very funny guy😄 He knows what he was saying. Tour guide was very informative. London must be one of your list to go!christinaL2795AK
May 2022
Marnie was a great tour guide. She was super pleasant and really knowledgeable. It ended up just being my husband and I on the tour and she did a great job of giving tons of history information and extra little gems. It was a the perfect amount of time for the tour and it was a beautiful day for ...
Marnie was a great tour guide. She was super pleasant and really knowledgeable. It ended up just being my husband and I on the tour and she did a great job of giving tons of history information and extra little gems. It was a the perfect amount of time for the tour and it was a beautiful day for the walking. This was a great way to get to see the city for our first trip. I highly recommend doing this tour as it was such a treat and I can’t recommend Marnie enough! Do yourself a favor and book this!!T8704XVannh
January 2022
Had the best day with Richard!! He was very friendly, funny and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable. I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with Urban Saunters.
Had the best day with Richard!! He was very friendly, funny and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable. I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with Urban Saunters.benlC1737JA
December 2021
Our guide did an amazing job! I brought my 14 years old son and she kept it very interesting and active. We were able to see horse guards and it was fun and informative. She knew her stuff and gave us a lot of historical background and was able to answer all questions! Great experience!
Our guide did an amazing job! I brought my 14 years old son and she kept it very interesting and active. We were able to see horse guards and it was fun and informative. She knew her stuff and gave us a lot of historical background and was able to answer all questions! Great experience!jordankol
October 2021
I had booked this tour because this was my first time in the city so I wanted to see the city by an insider's point of view. The company itself was very helpful and very concise with their instructions something that I value in a company. However what really made an impression on me was the tour!...
I had booked this tour because this was my first time in the city so I wanted to see the city by an insider's point of view. The company itself was very helpful and very concise with their instructions something that I value in a company. However what really made an impression on me was the tour! I was on the 10:30 tour and from the get go the tour guide, Robert, was very warm. He seemed to genuinely love what he was doing. It sort of oozed off of him as he was telling the stories of various monuments, buildings and parks. He was very knowledgeable and very quick to answer any questions we had. He was very theatrical, which in my opinion is something that a tour guide ought to have as to make the experience more interesting and engaging. I should mention that I sometimes do not remember most of the information that are conveyed to me in tours, so to find myself remembering most of the tour and what he had told us was quite refreshing, because now I feel like I can do the tour myself -because he was so amazing at conveying the information. Finally, once the tour was finished he made sure to help navigate and get our bearings and offered a few suggestions as to what we could do next. Overall, an amazing experience would most definitely recommend. Without a doubt worth its money and the time of your day. I could spend all day talking about the tour in great detail!