Royal London Experience With Afternoon Tea
Duration: 10 hours
Overview
Palaces, pageantry, and the perfect cup of tea.
Included
- Private transfer to and from your hotel
- Private luxury vehicle (Mercedes C class or similar) and driver
- Private Blue Badge Guide
- Entry to the Tower of London
- Afternoon Tea at the Clermont, Charing Cross
Important information
When will my booking be confirmed?
This private experience is available on request. After you complete your booking online, we’ll confirm availability with our local team. You’ll receive an email within 48 hours either confirming your booking or letting you know if that date is unavailable. If we’re unable to proceed with your reservation, you’ll receive a full refund.
What are the hotel pickup areas?
Pickup and drop-off to London hotels located within Zones 1-5 are included. If you’re staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup. There may be an additional charge.
Is lunch included?
The tour ends with an included afternoon tea at the Clermont. We will have a short stop for lunch with many options on offer. This lunch is not included as we prefer to leave you the flexibility not to fill up before the afternoon tea.
Can you accommodate different dietary restrictions?
The afternoon tea at the Clermont is available as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Please contact us in advance if you’d like this arranged. Your guide can also make recommendations for lunch based on your dietary preferences.
Is this experience good for kids?
Yes, this tour is family-friendly, and guides can tailor it for your group to make sure kids are included. Because we travel by car, every person needs a seat, including infants. If you need an infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance.
What is the cancellation policy?
We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 14 days before the experience start time.
Is this experience accessible?
Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate. Vehicles can store mobility aids but we need to be aware to ensure necessary luggage space is cleared.
Is this experience run by ExperienceFirst?
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners.
Highlights
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See royal London the way it deserves to be seen — privately, with a dedicated Blue Badge Guide (the U.K.’s highest such designation) who shares the stories behind the landmarks as your private chauffeur navigates the city's busy streets.
Fittingly, our journey begins at Kensington Palace, the first home of the modern constitutional monarchy. Take in its grand facade as your guide brings to life the famous figures who lived here, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana. At Buckingham Palace, witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard. Your guide positions you for the best view of the soldiers marching to the palace in their iconic bearskin hats.
Just across the square from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, we come to the Gothic silhouette of Westminster Abbey. Here, your guide will regale you with tales of royal coronations and weddings held within its walls over centuries.
Traveling further back in time, we’ll continue east to the Tower of London. During a two-hour exploration, your guide unfolds the secrets of this thousand-year-old fortress, from restless ghosts to the glittering Crown Jewels.
The day concludes with a flourish at The Clermont, Charing Cross. Tiered trays of finger sandwiches, fresh scones, and pastries are accompanied by rich clotted cream and a selection of premium loose-leaf teas. It’s served amid the airy, elegant splendor of this Grade II-listed Victorian hotel, where marble-topped tables face floor-to-ceiling views of the Strand. A moment of repose fit, indeed, for royalty.