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Three people posing in front of a historic building with a fountain and a statue in the background. 1
A tall monument with a statue base, surrounded by statues, in front of a large building with multiple flags. 2
Two people standing in front of Buckingham Palace. 3
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a prominent clock tower. 4
A person playing croquet with a blue ball on a dirt path. 5
By Brit Happens Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €6 and current price is €5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • British history done differently. Pompous Britain is the interactive and alternative retelling of central London's most famous landmarks. Don't just learn history, be part of it.

    Sample Queen Elizabeth's favourite drink in front of Buckingham Palace, play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name, and uncover the scandalous backstories of Britain's most esteemed characters — before ending on the most loved one of all, over a pint with the local landlord.

    All this pomp in 100 minutes through central London.

Activity location

  • Green Park
    • Piccadilly,
    • W1J 9EJ, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Green Park
    • Green Park
    • SW1A 1AA, London, England, United Kingdom

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Pompous Britain Interactive and Alternative London Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€5.80
€4.64 x 1 Adult€4.64
Total
The previous price was €5.80 and current price is €4.64
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Samples en route
  • Exclusions
    Optional fee for drink at the pub

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Green Park

  • 5m
Green Park is the only royal park in London without any flowers - find out which queen banished them and why.

Buckingham Palace

  • 10m
Learn the history behind one of Britain's most iconic buildings and sample the beloved Queen Elizabeth I's favourite drink in front of the palace.

Pall Mall, London

  • 7m
Play the historic sport on Pall Mall that gave the street its name and find out why this famous road is painted red.

St. James's Palace

  • 5m
Find out how this palace divided Britain in two for centuries.

Berry Bros. & Rudd

  • 7m
Sample the King's Ginger Liqueur which holds the Royal Warrant, and learn for who and why it was made.

Trafalgar Square

  • 2m
Visit the heartbeat of the city where the country comes to celebrate and protest.

Nelson's Column

  • 5m
Learn about Britain's greatest hero and and find out the famous saying you didn't realise came from him.

Whitehall

  • 3m
Find out what used to be on this famous street, and why it's there no more.

Banqueting House

  • 5m
Find out what one-of-a-kind event took place here and why booking a Christmas dinner here is highly ironic

Big Ben

  • 5m
Take photos of this iconic landmark and learn why its gong sounds so strange.

St Stephens Tavern

  • 15m
Sample British ale in a classic pub and see what device ensures politicians don't forget to vote when they're at the pubs. Optionally stay for a pint with your guide Greg after the tour has finished.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Green Park
    • Piccadilly,
    • W1J 9EJ, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Green Park
    • Green Park
    • SW1A 1AA, London, England, United Kingdom

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