Royal London & Westminster
Step Into the Heart of British Government and Royal Life
Explore the Heart of British Royalty and Government
When it comes to London, no borough is more iconic than the City of Westminster — the very heart of government and royal life in Britain. This is the ‘London’ that everybody knows: Big Ben and Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Parks and gilded monuments. But most tourists simply snap a few photos (and perhaps a social media reel) and move on.
This tour, led by a published historian and expert tour guide, offers an in-depth look at the fascinating (and dramatic) history of Britain’s royal and governmental traditions: from the establishment of the original Palace of Westminster by Edward the Confessor, to the Puritan takeover and bloody English Civil War, to the modern traditions of the world’s most famous constitutional monarchy.
This 3-hour tour is a perfect choice for first-time visitors to London as well as seasoned Londoners who wish to learn a bit more about the institutions and landmarks of the nation’s capital.
Sites Included
Big Ben (The Elizabeth Tower)
The Palace of Westminster (The Houses of Parliament)
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Whitehall & Downing Street
The Horse Guards Parade
St. James’s Park
St. James’s Palace
Clarence House
Trafalgar Square
About Your Guide
Erik Jampa Andersson, MA, is an environmental historian, Tolkien scholar, and the author of Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World is More Than Human (Hay House UK, 2023). Erik’s research principally focuses on the critical intersection of ecology, myth, and spirituality, and the transmission of environmental knowledge through stories. A London resident of over ten years, Erik has guided over 500 tours in London and surrounding areas — sharing the many stories of Britain’s past and present with over 10,000 travellers. For more on Erik’s work, please visit https://www.erikjampa.com