Royal London Tour with Afternoon Tea at The Rubens
Highlights
- A fantastic introduction to the history of London
- Enjoy a relaxing tour of London with an Expert Blue Badge Guide
- See London's most iconic sights and landmarks
- Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace
- Freshly-baked scones slathered with clotted cream accompanied with home-made preserves
Overview
Panoramic Guided Tour (morning)
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history.
On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.
Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace.
Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace (afternoon)
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.
THE RUBENS ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (sample adult menu)
SAVOURY
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Chive Cream Cheese
on Cape Seed Loaf
Roast Beef Sirloin, Wild Rocket & Horseradish Cream
on Beetroot Bread
Chicken, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds
on White Bread
Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato
on Onion Bread
Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche
on Norfolk Crunch
SCONES
Plain | Fruit | Cheese
Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
SWEET
The Crown
Vanilla Cheese Cake, Mango, Passionfruit Curd, Coconut Sponge
Raspberry Sandwich
Raspberry Cream, Ivoire Whipped Ganache, Citrus Sablé
Pistachio Choux
Pistachio Crème Pâtissière, Grapefruit Jelly, Caramelised Pistachios
Banana Caramel Tart
Banana Sponge, Caramelised Banana, Vanilla Cream
Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS
Please note that the menu is subject to variations.
Operates:
Daily, April-March
What's included
- Expert Live Blue Badge Guide
- Superior Coach
- Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board
- Personal Audio Headset
- An immersive, complimentary audio-guide available in Spanish, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean
- Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Champagne
Additional Information
• Royal London Tour Starts: 9:00 am, Victoria Coach Station (boarding 8:30 am)
• Royal London Tour Finishes: 12:00 pm, and is followed by the Afternoon Tea
• Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (subject to availability)
• If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
• Afternoon Tea at the Rubens at the Palace is an independent visit and takes place straight after the Royal London Tour
• Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, including requests for vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free Afternoon Teas
• Children 3-16 years will be served the Children's Afternoon Tea menu
• Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols (https://evanevanstours.com/travel-guide/experts-in-sightseeing/travel-health/)
Know before you go
Please present a printed copy of your e-ticket to The Rubens at the Palace hotel in exchange for your Afternoon Tea.
Cancellation policy
A full refund or date change will be offered up to 48 hours before travel. Cancellations inside 48 hours will be charged at 100%
