Royal London

Walk in the footsteps on the Royals, and hear the very latest gossip. With this walking tour you will visit the Coronation Church, Westminster Abbey and see the Queen’s Household Division perform the Changing of the Guard. Finish the tour off with a stroll past some of the Royal’s favourite shops, and pop in to see if anything takes your fancy

The Tower of London, Terror and Sparkle

Head over to the Tower of London to hear the more gruesome of London’s history. The Fortress has been an execution site and prison for nearly 1000 years and contains some very dark history. To add a touch or sparkle to your morning, take a visit to the Crown Jewels, over 23,000 gems, including the world’s largest top quality diamond! Finish the Tour with a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, or a walk across Tower Bridge to Borough Market, London’s no.1 Food Market

The Churchill War Rooms

Step back in time to 1940 and discover the secret bunker, from where Winston Churchill directed the war. It’s as if time has stood still. See the meeting rooms, map rooms and bedrooms of wartime Britain. Combine with a Westminster War Walk, or a visit to Westminster Abbey of the Changing of the Guards.

London Eye and River Cruise

Get ready for some fabulous views of London. Ride to the top of the London Eye and see all the sites of London at your feet. Then discover London from the River, passing St. Pauls, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tower of London and London Bridge

Kensington Palace and Notting Hill - a Borough fit for a Prince

Kensington Palace is home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William & Kate) and their young family, as it was to Princess Diana before. Discover the historic part of the Palace, before heading to the colourful village of Notting Hill. Discover the back streets and mews and chequered history to this fashionable quarter, or just mooch around the boutiques and markets and pay a visit to that famous blue door!

East End Food Tour

Explore the East End of London, the heart of London’s young, creative and hipster scene. This area has a unique history of centuries of immigration and poverty, and has now emerged from its chrysalis as a centre for creativity and innovation on the food scene. As you sample a wide array of local delicacies, take some to admire some of the world’s finest Street Artists, including Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Roa.

Borough Market Food Tour

Serious Foodies will want to explore the iconic Borough Market, home to London’s finest organic produce and street food scene. Hand in hand with the slow food movement and a zero-waste ideology, Borough Market wants to encourage a greener, more quality driven future of food. Some of the classics must be tried, as well as innovative new dishes from Michelin starred chefs. Full of character and charm, the local area is home to many famous films, and you will feel like you have met a great new friend.

Royal Warrant Food Tour

I always say that if you can’t eat with the Queen, then you might as well eat like the Queen. This tour will take us through the luxury and historic retail areas of Mayfair and St James, where a number of shops have the coveted “Royal Warrant”, which means they supply products to the Royal Family. These tastings are all about decadence, so leave the salad at home and enjoy the very finest champagne, truffles and cheese.

Cycling Tour

Free yourself from the traffic jams and feel the wind in your hair as you explore London on two wheels. With a number of new, segregated cycle lanes, you can now see the major sites of London in peace and tranquility and completely at your own pace. Chose between exploring the Royal Parks and Palaces, or taking in all the sites on a London panorama. Make sure you stop in Borough Market for a naughty snack - you need to keep those energy levels up!

Family Food Tour with Candy Making

Discover the East End of London on this food tour, home to London’s best street art and fabulous food. Try traditional favourites like fish & chips, as well as London’s most instagrammed hot chocolate and a stop to the Cereal Killer Cafe. Finish off the experience with a hands-on workshop, where you can create your own candy. Yum!

Royal Chocolate Safari with Etiquette

Everybody knows that Her Majesty the Queen has a sweet tooth - her favourite being Chocolate Biscuit Cake. So take a tour to some of London’s most luxurious food outlets to taste some very sweet treats. Hot chocolate, biscuits, cakes and cookie dough are always favourites, but are you brave enough to try the violet creme? Finish off with tea and scones and learn about traditional etiquette, just in case you have tea with the Queen!

Code Cracking at the British Museum

There has been a break in at the British Museum and you have 90 minutes to solve the clues. This mystery will take you to the major pieces of the Museum, such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon Marbles, but to get from room to room you will have to solve riddles, crack codes and have your wits about you!

Royal Tour for Princes & Princesses

Dive into the lives of the Royal family on this tour and discover a world of traditions, protocol and riches. Start the day with a visit to the Coronation Church, before marching with the guards at Buckingham Palace and visiting the Royal Mews, where you can see the horses and carriages used by the Queen, and even have a go at getting to grips with the reins yourselves.

Greenwich by Boat

A great tour for all ages, Greenwich remains a delightful village on the banks on the River Thames. Arrive by boat from the city centre and then climb aboard the Cutty Sark, a sailboat that was once the fastest in the world. Climb up the hill to the observatory and place your feet in the Western and Eastern Hemisphere and admire the amazing view over the majestic buildings of the Royal Naval College. Before leaving a having a quick play in the wonderful park is a must, as well as a delicious gelato in one of London’s finest gelatorias.

Hampton Court Palace

For any family visiting London, Hampton Court Palace is a must. On the outskirts of London, on the banks of the Rover Thames you have Henry VIII’s favourite palace. Spend time in the magical Tudor-themed playground, get lost in the maze, be amazed by the smells and sounds of a Tudor kitchen and walk the rooms where Henry lived with his 6 wives. This day has it all, history, culture, countryside, playground and gardens.

National Gallery

The cream of the crop for classic art masterpieces. Here is the best of western art movements from the 1300s to 1900s. They are all here, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Velasquez, Caravaggio, Monet, Cezanne. Take an in depth tour of the highlights, or combine with another site. Being located in the heart of London, it would be rude not to pop in!

Victoria & Albert Museum

Entering the V&A is like walking into a massive hug. You are surrounded by the most delightful decorative items. Created in the 19th century as a place to inspire artists, sculptors, designers and architects, still to this day this collection will tittilate your fine tase buds. The museum is immense, so let me guide you through the highlights and find some hidden creative corners.

Tate Modern Gallery

The Gallery in London for modern art lovers, but also for those that would like an introduction to art, want to be inspired, or simply have a love of industrialist architecture. This is the most popular modern art gallery in the world, and there is a reason for that, it’s simply very good. Admire works by Warhol, Dali, Picasso and Degas, but also explore pieces by more contemporary and rising artists. This gallery will enliven your emotions.

Wallace Collection

A personal favourite, entering the Wallace collection is like stepping back in time. The Wallace family bequested the collection to the nation in 1900 and in remains entirely intact in the London family home. Explore each sumptuous room and admire the tastes of the Marquesses of Hertford who collected Italian greats such as Titan and Canaletto, Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt and Frans Hal and French Roccoco pieces from the Court of Versailles. Also from Versailles you will find Royal furniture, Boule clocks and the most exquisite Sevres porcelain. Why not combine with a walking tour of Marylebone, a delightful village in the middle of bustling London.

Kenwood House

A hidden gem in the north of London, Kenwood is definitely worth an excursion. Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, it’s an architecturally amazing country home in London, rammed to the rafters with the very finest British and European Art. Come and meet the women that inspired artists such as Gainsborough, Reynolds and Romney, the children that found it hard to sit still for their portraits, and see one of the very finest self portraits by Rembrandt. Also make sure you explore the neigh borough village of Hampstead, full of small boutiques and antique shops.

The East End

One of the most exciting areas of London, the East End has undergone huge change in the last 20 years. Once an area of poor housing and Jack the Ripper, t’s now home to hipster London, the creative and experimental centre of the city, and London’s street art scene. The tour will take you through backstreets, markets, street food carts and pop up boutiques. Explore the history of immigration of the city and enjoy the sounds, smells, sights and tastes of London’s most vibrant borough.

Little Venice, Camden and Primrose Hill

Start the tour will a boat ride through the canals of Little Venice on a traditional canal narrowboat, before hopping off at Camden. Explore the markets and musical history, before continuing with a walk to Primrose Hill, to see the best view over London and stop for a traditional cup of tea in the delightful Primrose Hill cafe for some celebrity spotting.

Marvellous Markets

Londoners love nothing more than a market, and there are a fair few that can be visited on any day of the week. Take the time to explore Portobello Market with its antiques, souvenirs and vintage clothes. Then pop to Old Spitalfields Market, which has a different theme daily, but always has a more contemporary vibe, and finish with Borough Market, the foodie heaven, which London’s best food and chefs combine.

The Royal Warrants

Start the day with a coffee at HR Higgins, purveyors of Coffee to Her Majesty the Queen, and from here explore London’s luxury shopping areas of Mayfair and St James. Royal Warrants are awarded to shops that provide goods to the Royal Household and are Avery highly acclaimed. From large department stores, to age old historic shops, there is something for everyone. Visits will be personalised to your tastes, but could include a boutique 300 year old department store that provides tea to Her Majesty the Queen, as well as selling her iconic handbags. Chocolate shops for Her Majesty’s mint and rose creams, the country’s finest hat shop that provides hats to the Duchess of Cambridge, the wine shop that has provided the royals with their fine wines for the last 250 years, book shops, cheese shops, stationary shops, clothes shops, perfume shops, shoe shops and many, many jewellery shops. If you cant have tea with the Queen, you might as well drink the Queen’s tea!

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Windsor Castle

The world’s largest and oldest inhabited castle, it really has to be seen to be believed. Just 40 m minutes from London and you are transported to Windsor Great Park and the Queen’s favourite residence, where she spends her weekends. Explore the majestic State Rooms where Royal Banquets take place, St George’s Chapel where Harry and Megan married, and see the Changing of the Guard. Windsor itself is a charming town and just a stones throw across the bridge is Eton, a historic village and home to the famous Eton College that has educated 19n Prime Minsters.

Hampton Court Palace

Henry VIII’s party palace, this place really has to be seen to be believed. Located on the banks of the River Thames, the massive red brick castle dominates the local countryside. Here you can explore British history from the 16th century onwards, with Tudor Kitchens and State Rooms, William III apartments and the Georgian Story. Not to be missed is the outstanding art collection and impressive gardens with Maze.

Like a finely cut bespoke suit from Savile Row, a personalised itinerary in London should be made to your exact requirements, offering a perfect fit and showcasing individual flair and creativity. Let me know your interests and requirements, and I will create a trip that will inspire long lasting memories for years to come. There’s nothing as exciting as a blank page to fill.