Private Tour: London: Royal West Taxi Tour 09:30 AM
Discover London’s glamorous and regal side on this insightful taxi tour. Begin your tour at the impressive 19th-century Marble Arch and visit Speaker’s Corner. Speaker’s Corner is an open space in Hyde Park known for its public speaking demonstrations, covering many topics such as politics, war, religion and environmental issues.
Next, head down Park Lane and enter Mayfair, a billionaire’s playground where you can glimpse the opulent lifestyle of London’s elite. Continue down the south side of Hyde Park and stop to see the Royal Albert Hall, named in honour of the beloved husband of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert. The Royal Albert Hall is one of England’s most famous concert halls, hosting the classical music concert, the Proms, every year. Across from the Royal Albert Hall, see the glorious Albert Memorial, commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of Prince Albert.
Next, discover and immerse in the Kensington and Knightsbridge regions of London, some of the city’s most prosperous districts. Here, see three of the city’s most revered 19th century museums: the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, and discover the French Quarter in South Kensington, home to one of London’s more defined French populations.
Head up Knightsbridge, passing the world-famous department store, Harrods. See the Wellington Arch, commissioned under George IV to commemorate Britain’s victories in the Napoleonic Wars. Head down Constitution Hill and view Buckingham Palace, the current residence of Queen Elizabeth II. See the famous balcony where the Royal Family stand during special occasions and the Victoria Memorial. Explore the Royal area of St James’, where you will discover the hidden treasures and alleys in connection with the Royal Household.
Your tour will end near Green Park or Trafalgar Square depending on your preference
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
Duration:
Approximately 3 hours
Meeting point:
Marble Arch, London
Ending point:
Green Park OR Trafalgar Square, London
Departure Time:
9:30 AM
Included:
Guided Taxi Tour of West London with a Royal focus, Scones
Not Included:
Gratuities , anything not aforementioned.
Additional Information:
Tour Activity Level Mild. Majority of tour is conducted outdoors.
Maximum number of participants: 6.
Tour does not operate on 1 January, 24-26 December
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