Free tour

London- An Essential History: Art, Architecture, Politics and Monarchy through the ages.

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London

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Ethan

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Registered on 06 December 2024

I am a native Londoner with a passion for the city's rich heritage and culture. Having worked as a guide in some of the city's most important tourist attractions, I offer unique insights into the history of this beloved place and its monumental role in shaping European and global affairs.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome! My ‘London Essentials’ tour will cover the key sites within the historic royal quarter. Beginning at Wellington Arch marking the triumph of the Duke of Wellington against Napoleon, it ends at Westminster Abbey, the Royal Church of Coronation. On route, we will explore such highlights as Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Admiralty Arch, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, The Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street and The Houses of Parliament.

I combine personal experience with informed historical perspectives so I can share the distinctive character of each site with peculiar details, fun facts, and local tales. My particular focus is the incredible history of the monarchy. As we walk, I will be sure to convey its far-reaching impact on the city, both politically and architecturally.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

38 Apsley Way, London SW1X 7TA, UK

I will meet you at Hyde Park Corner near to Wellington Arch, by the Equestrian Statue of The Duke of Wellington nearby.

Outside visit

Wellington Arch

WW1 and WW2 memorials. History of the Duke of the Wellington and the Napoleonic Wars.

Outside visit

Buckingham Palace

History of the Palace, its uses, architecture and features.

Outside visit

The Mall

St James's Park and the Historic buildings leading up to Buckingham Palace.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).