Clipper Lounge
Enjoy a fascinating private London highlights walking tour followed by a classic British afternoon tea over the Thames on this quintessential London experience.
There is no better introduction to London than a walk through its royal heart, and no better way to end it than over tea and champagne with a view of the Thames. Join us for a wonderful afternoon of sights, bites and stories of London on this leisurely walking tour with a private local guide, followed by a traditional afternoon tea overlooking the Thames. This is perfect for visitors looking to get acquainted with London and experience a quintessentially English ritual dating back to Victorian times.
On this private 2-hour walking tour, you will:
Over the course of your time together, your expert local guide will lead you through some of London's most iconic addresses: the sweeping grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the tree-lined elegance of the Mall, the pomp and pageantry of Horse Guards Parade, and the corridors of power along Whitehall.
Along the way, you'll hear the stories that rarely make it into guidebooks, tales of royalty, revolution, scandal and splendour that have shaped this remarkable city over the centuries. From the grand St. James's Palace to the majestic Trafalgar Square, you'll get the lowdown on London past and present.
Then it's time to slow down and savour. You'll settle into the elegant Clipper Lounge EMB, a floating boat bar and riverfront lounge where floor-to-ceiling windows frame a sweeping view of the Thames, and afternoon tea arrives on a tiered stand laden with delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and exquisite pastries.
Before you lift your first cup, your guide will share the fascinating story of how afternoon tea came to be, and why, nearly two centuries on, it remains the most quintessentially British of rituals. A glass of champagne or a gin cocktail makes the perfect finishing touch.
This is the ideal London experience for anyone who wants history, culture and a genuine taste of British life all in one unforgettable afternoon.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance of your tour. The guided walking tour lasts 2 hours, after which your guide will accompany you to the venue, where your afternoon tea will be enjoyed independently.
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