Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

At a glance

Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace is a 7h guided experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Evan Evans Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $182.92 per person. Included: Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board, Expert Live Blue Badge Guide, Superior Coach.

Quick facts

Duration

7h

Group

Small group, up to 52 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–9 per booking · adult required

Ages

Child 3–16 · Adult 17–59 · Senior 60–99

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Options & availability

• Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

  from $177.68

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.

2. Stop 2

   Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England,[1] although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.[2] The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

3. Stop 3

   The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

4. Stop 4

   10 Downing Street in London, also known colloquially in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the official residence and executive office of the First Lord of the Treasury, usually also the prime minister.

5. Stop 5

   Whitehall is a road and area in the City of Westminster, Central London. The road forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square

6. Stop 6

   Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

7. Stop 7 · 40m

   Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The King, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.

8. Stop 8 · 40m

   Stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.

9. Stop 9 · 4h

   The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.

Meeting point

End point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
• The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has resumed and currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
• Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
• Royal London Tour Finishes: 12:00 pm, and is followed by the Afternoon Tea
• Afternoon Tea at the Rubens at the Palace is an independent visit and takes place straight after the Royal London Tour
• Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, including requests for vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free Afternoon Teas

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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