Private Guided Royal London Walking Tour with Guard Change

Voici le point de départ

55 Broadway

We start our tour across the road from 55 Broadway, Westminster, it’s a Grade I listed Art Deco building that has served as the headquarters of Transport for London (TfL) and its predecessors since its completion in 1929. Designed by Charles Holden, it is considered one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in London.

Queen Anne's Gate

Birdcage Walk

Wellington Barracks

Wellington Barracks, located on the southwest side of St. James's Park, was built between 1833 and 1834. It was designed by architect John Nash, who also famously designed Buckingham Palace. The barracks were constructed to replace the older Birdcage Walk Barracks.

The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards’ Chapel)

The Mall

Clarence House

This is the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Built between 1825 and 1827 by John Nash, it has a rich history of housing senior members of the royal family, most notably Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for many years.

Lancaster House

Lancaster House is used for diplomatic receptions, state visits, and other events, such as London Fashion week, society weddings and a couple of G7 summits.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace's story is one of transformation, evolving from a private home to the iconic symbol of the British monarchy. Originally built in 1703 as Buckingham House, it was a residence for the Duke of Buckingham. Later, King George III acquired it for Queen Charlotte, and it became known as "The Queen's House." But it was Queen Victoria who truly shaped its destiny.

Green Park

The Green Park is remarkable – and possibly unique – for having no formal flower beds. It’s said that Queen Catherine, wife of King Charles II, was outraged to discover that her husband had been picking flowers in the park for another woman. She ordered that every single flower in the park should be pulled up and no more planted. Hence the name change.

St. James's Palace

St James Palace has seen an awful lot of history – both joyous and tragic. It was the birthplace of Charles II, his brother James II and James’ daughters Mary II and Queen Anne. It was also where Queen Anne gave birth to her numerous offspring (17 or 18, I believe), all of whom either died at birth or in infancy. And it’s where Charles I spent his last night on earth before being divested of his head at Whitehall on January 30 1649.

Changing of the Guard

The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is steeped in history, with its origins tracing back over 520 years to the reign of King Henry VII. It was during his reign that the Royal Body Guard was established as a permanent institution, marking the beginning of this enduring tradition.

The Athenaeum Club

Reform Club

The Reform Club, located at 104 Pall Mall, London, was founded in 1836 as a political gentlemen’s club aligned with the ideals of the Great Reform Act of 1832. Originally, it was a meeting place for progressive politicians and supporters of parliamentary reform. The club's stunning Italian Renaissance-style building, designed by Sir Charles Barry (who also co-designed the Houses of Parliament), opened in 1841.

Pickering Place

This tiny courtyard has a wealth of history attached to it. Not only was it home to the Texan Republic’s embassy (until it joined the United States in 1845) and is the smallest square in Britain, but it is also the last place in London where a duel was fought!

Lock & Co. Hatters

Lock & Co. is the oldest hat shop in the world, dating all the way back to 1676! The shop still has its original features and a Heritage Room with cool stuff like Winston Churchill's ledgers and the first-ever Coke hat (it's a Bowler).

John Lobb

John Lobb Bootmaker is a luxury shoe and boot brand founded in 1849 by John Lobb. The company is still family-owned and run by the fifth generation of the Lobb family.

Piccadilly Arcade

Piccadilly Arcade in London was built in 1909 and is a Grade II listed building. It was designed by Thrale Jell and J.B. Dunnell in the Beaux-Arts style.

Beau Brummell Statue

George Bryan "Beau" Brummell was an important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France.

Burlington Arcade

Burlington Arcade is a covered mall of small exclusive shops, many with their original signs, situated between Piccadilly and Old Burlington in the heart of Mayfair, London. What makes Burlington Arcade unique is that here you will find the oldest and smallest police force in the world.

Jermyn Street

Jermyn Street is a one way street in the St.James area of London SW1 It is located to the south of, and runs parallel with Piccadilly – and is known globally for being THE top street in London for gentlemen’s clothing retailers.