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PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
Royal London & Changing of the Guard Walk
Explore Royal London on a private walking tour — prime Changing of the Guard views, palaces and parade grounds, pelicans in the park, and the discreet lanes of St James’s where history still tips its hat.
4.9/5 — Loved by 50,000+ guests
“Our guide made the history hilarious and fascinating... best London morning ever!” – A. Cohen, New York
Tour details
Guards, Drums and Royal Drama
Weave through royal precincts and green parkland to St James’s Palace, Clarence House, Horse Guards and Buckingham Palace. Your host times the walk to catch the drums, the brass and the Guards on the move, with clear views for photos.
Along the way you’ll hear: why Green Park has no flowerbeds; how to spot a regiment by its buttons; the Queen Mother’s favourite G&T ratio; the pelicans with Russian roots; Beau Brummell’s immaculate cravat; and the kidnap attempt ended with ‘Not bloody likely’.
We finish by the royal-warrant shops of St James’s and Fortnum & Mason — perfect for a scotch egg and a proper cup of tea.
Duration
hours
Group size
Private
•
Up to 12
Suitable for ages
5+
Times
10:00
Pace
Easy 1 mile
Perfect for
Families • First-timers • Multi-gen groups
Meeting point
Outside St James's Underground Station
“The perfect mix of royal pageantry and local secrets. Our guide knew every shortcut and every great photo spot. Felt like seeing London with a friend who knows all the good gossip.”
Lisa D.
New Yord, USA
Your Journey Through London
We started Tally Ho in 2011 chasing the good stuff — royal parades, juicy gossip, and stories worth retelling over tea. We’ll take you beyond the palace gates into St James’s backstreets, where the Guards march, the pelicans pose, and old-school shops still serve the Queen’s favourites. You’ll leave with bragging rights, great photos, and a London story you’ll tell for years.
Pictured: Jack, James & Katie
Private guide, perfect timing, unforgettable views.
4.9/5 — Loved by 50,000+ guests
See it, feel it, remember it
Meet the core tour team
Rascals, raconteurs, and very good company
Quiet lanes, cracking stories, proper laughs.
James
Glorious beard; shaves for panto each winter, returns spring triumphant again.
Katie
Mary Poppins energy; vintage queen with endless costumes, sells treasures at weekends.
Ed
Knows more routes than Waze; actor on the rise, you’ll say you knew him first.
Tom
Retired drummer; tours with rock-solid timing, charm, and applause guaranteed.
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Experience Royal tradition in London
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Watch from prime viewing spots (schedule/weather permitting)
Stroll St James’s Park and spot its famous pelicans
See Buckingham Palace, Canada Gate, and parade grounds
Stories that make the pageantry make sense (and raise a smile)
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