St James Audio Walking Tour: Risqué Royals and Secret Locations

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Marvel at the iconic façade of this legendary luxury hotel with its elegant Louis XVI architecture and famous arcade. You'll discover how The Ritz became synonymous with opulence and high society glamour.

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2. Pass the world's oldest hat shop, established in 1676, with its traditional storefront and royal warrants displayed. You'll learn how this historic establishment has crafted headwear for royalty and distinguished customers for over three centuries.

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3. Admire Britain's oldest wine merchant, trading from the same premises since 1698, with its charming historic shopfront. You'll explore how this family business has supplied fine wines to the royal family for generations.

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4. Stroll around this elegant garden square surrounded by grand Georgian townhouses and historic buildings. You'll discover how this exclusive address became home to aristocrats and remains one of London's most prestigious locations.

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5. View the iconic department store with its distinctive eau de nil façade and ornate clock featuring Mr Fortnum and Mr Mason. You'll see where royalty has shopped for luxury goods and hampers since 1707.

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6. Pass the Tudor brick gatehouse of this working royal palace where the Royal Court is still officially based. You'll walk past the historic residence that has housed monarchs and remains central to royal ceremonies.

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7. View the elegant stucco mansion that serves as the official London residence of King Charles III. You'll discover the royal history of this distinguished townhouse on the Mall.

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8. Walk along the ceremonial route lined with Union Jack flags leading to Buckingham Palace. You'll experience the grand processional avenue used for royal occasions and state events.

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9. Marvel at the iconic facade of the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. You'll see the balcony where the royal family appears during major celebrations and ceremonies.

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10. Admire the grand marble monument featuring Queen Victoria surrounded by allegorical sculptures and golden figures. You'll enjoy the centerpiece of the ceremonial route where state processions gather before the palace.

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11. Pass through this serene royal park with its tree-lined paths and peaceful open spaces. You'll stroll through one of London's eight Royal Parks, a tranquil green oasis in the heart of the city.

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12. View the magnificent Palladian mansion with its impressive stone façade overlooking Green Park. You'll discover London's finest surviving 18th-century aristocratic townhouse, ancestral home of Princess Diana's family.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in London

• Its from-price is 96% 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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