Pompous Britain Interactive and Alternative London Walking Tour
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
British history done differently. Pompous Britain is the interactive and alternative retelling of central London's most famous landmarks. Don't just learn history, be part of it. Sample Queen Elizabeth's favourite drink in front of Buckingham Palace, play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name, and uncover the scandalous backstories of Britain's most esteemed characters — before ending on the most loved one of all, over a pint with the local landlord. All this pomp in 100 minutes through central London.
Inclusions
What's included
- Samples en route
What's not
- Optional fee for drink at the pub
Itinerary
Green Park is the only royal park in London without any flowers - find out which queen banished them and why.
Learn the history behind one of Britain's most iconic buildings and sample the beloved Queen Elizabeth I's favourite drink in front of the palace.
Play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name and find out why this famous road is painted red.
Find out how this palace divided Britain in two for centuries.
Sample the King's Ginger Liqueur which holds the Royal Warrant, and learn for who and why it was made.
Visit the heartbeat of the city where the country comes to celebrate and protest.
Learn about Britain's greatest hero and and find out the famous saying you didn't realise came from him.
Find out what used to be on this famous street, and why it's there no more.
Find out what one-of-a-kind event took place here and why booking a Christmas dinner here is highly ironic
Take photos of this iconic landmark and learn why its gong sounds so strange.
Sample British ale in a classic pub and see what device ensures politicians don't forget to vote when they're at the pubs. Optionally stay for a pint with your guide Greg after the tour has finished.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the 'The Constance Fund Diana Fountain Green Park' which is the first thing you come to as you walk out of the Green Park tube station and into Green Park. If you're arriving by London Underground, get off at Green Park station and follow the exit signs to Green Park.
- 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
- Brit Happens Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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