Comprehensive London Day Tour: Buckingham Palace, Kensington Gardens & Classic British Dinner

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Day 1: Royal Visits & British Dining

London, UK on August 19, 2025

9:00am

Depart Belgrave Hotel

Begin at Belgrave Hotel, 80-86 Belgrave Road, London. Walk 7 minutes to Victoria Station for easy travel to Buckingham Palace area.

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9:30am

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard

Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, The Mall, London SW1A 1AA at 11:00 AM. No tickets needed; arrive early for optimal viewing.

CURRENCY0, 1h30m

11:15am

Lunch at The Grenadier Pub

Walk 10 minutes to The Grenadier, 18 Wilton Row, SW1X 7NR, a historic pub serving traditional British meals like Beef Wellington or Fish & Chips. Open from 11:30 AM.

CURRENCY20-35, 1h

12:30pm

Travel to Kensington Palace

Take taxi or bus to Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, for your scheduled palace tour.

CURRENCY10-15, 0h30m

1:00pm

Tour Kensington Palace and Gardens

Explore Kensington Palace with pre-booked tickets from Historic Royal Palaces. Then enjoy walking through the scenic Kensington Gardens adjacent to the palace.

CURRENCY20, 1h30m

2:30pm

Travel to Fortnum & Mason

Taxi or underground from High Street Kensington to Piccadilly Circus to reach Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER.

CURRENCY10-15, 0h30m

3:00pm

Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason

Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon with tea, sandwiches, and scones. Booking advised. Open 12-6 PM daily.

CURRENCY45-60, 1h30m

4:30pm

Travel to Sky Garden

Take taxi or Underground from Piccadilly Circus to Monument Station for free pre-booked access to Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street.

CURRENCY0, 0h30m

5:00pm

Visit Sky Garden

Explore Sky Garden’s beautiful indoor gardens and panoramic views of London. No dinner here; visit closes at 6:00 PM. Pre-book free admission tickets online.

CURRENCY0, 1h

6:00pm

Taxi or short Underground ride to Rules Restaurant, 35 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, the oldest restaurant in London specializing in classic British dishes like Game Pie, Roast Beef, and traditional puddings. Reservations recommended. Open until 10:30 PM.

CURRENCY50-80, 1h30m

7:45pm

Visit Trafalgar Square

Walk 10 minutes to Trafalgar Square to admire the lively evening atmosphere and iconic landmarks like Nelson’s Column. Free to visit, great for photos.