Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

Overview

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join me, a passionate local Londoner, on a tour around some of London's most famous sites. Using my many years of experience as an English language teacher, I will speak slowly and clearly on the tour, in a way that non-native English speakers will understand.

We will see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and much more.

You will learn about: the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, the pelicans living in St James's park, Larry the cat who lives in Downing Street, why King Henry VIII was the worst husband in the history of England, Winston Churchill's daily alcohol intake, the British Empire and much more!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Green Park

Learn about the horrible plague pit that was discovered here and the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria (you'll be very surprised by the punishment given to the wannabe assassin!). After that, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the park.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Buckingham Palace

Outside Buckingham palace we will consider 4 questions. 1. Why do we have a monarchy? 2. How much power does the King have? 3. Is the King safe when he is inside the palace? 4. Why was the Queen mother happy when the Nazis landed a bomb on the palace? A little secret... The answer to question number 3 is no! In 1982, somebody broke into the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom while she was sleeping!

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

A lovely walk

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Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Camille E,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gavin is an excellent guide. He is funny and informative and kept us engaged the entire time. We saw all the highlights of London and had many beautiful photo opportunities. It is a great tour and I highly recommend it.
One of the best tours I've had
312miltonk,,Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with a creative guide. The english was easy to follow, very clear and fun. If I could do it again I would
Strongly recommended!
VictorFagundes,,Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had such a good time been guided by Gavin. He has a lot of knowledge in history, also knows how to be a storyteller. The passion for what he does he has was definitely felt and was great to learn more about the main places in London and all the history behind. Now, I should start watching “The crown” haha.
Amazing tour with a amazing group
Alarrubia89,,Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gavin is very friendly, he explains very well the London history, he is clever , his English is clean , I could understand very well. He showed nice places , the group was very nice , it was a lovely day! I really recommend this tour .
Fun, informative tour of London’s top attractions.
CMABZ,,Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour of London’s most famous attractions with great anecdotes throughout. Gavin provides a very informative and fun tour that was enjoyable for myself and my Brazilian fiancé. The speed was apt and the stories that went with the tour were appreciated by our group of many nationalities- young and old. Would definitely recommend this tour if you are looking for a great way to spend a couple of hours in the city centre.