Discover the Secrets of Whitehall
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Come hear about Winston Churchill and the Second World War, Henry VIII and the execution of a King. What did they do with the paintings in the National Gallery during the blitz? Where did a young Princess Elizabeth and her sister mingle with the crowds incognito during the victory celebrations? People say that history is boring. Did you know that the spark that started the English civil war was a row between a husband and wife. Or that Henry VIII secretly married Anne Boleyn in the Whitehall Palace before he was officially divorced. The great buildings of London are here too, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Westminster Abbey but we will also recall the human events that make us who we are. The story of a small island kingdom that became a global empire will be seen in these stones and buildings.
Inclusions
What's included
- The history of London brought to life.
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
One of the great London squares, see the lions, the smallest police station and hear how the small village of Charing is transformed into what we see today.
The road from the City to the Royal Palaces of Westminster and Whitehall. Home to the Civil Service and the Ministry of Magic. A great deal of history along one small road.
The dark heart of power in this country, home to numerous Prime Ministers. Built by," perfidious rogue", Sir George Downing.
One of the last surviving buildings of Henry VIII's Whitehall Palace. The site of the execution of Charles I
From a ford across the river to the heart of a world empire, this is where it all starts.
A church fit for a King and where almost all of our Kings and Queens have been crowned and where many are buried. A religious city within the city and home to Geoffrey Chaucer and William Caxton.
Come meet the Pelicans, descendants of birds given to Charles II by the Emperor of Russia. Royal gardens that have become a most beautiful public garden and sanctuary for water birds.
The centre of royal power since the time of Queen Victoria, home, office and grand statement about the power and influence of the British Royal family.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- By the Empty Plinth, top-left corner of Trafalgar Square. (Top left as you face the National Gallery).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Andi Hall
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1266 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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