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Private tour in London Jessica O
Changing the Guard and Westminster Highlights with a Royal Historian and Cultural Anthropologist
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I'm Jessica the Museum Guide, and I take my guests on magical journeys through the past, discussing controversies, art, and the strangest moments in history. I also love to guide for families and children. Let's face it - I'm a museum and culture nerd! I've been fascinated by museums, oddities, and history from a very young age, and I have worked in both curation and engagement at a number of famous museums. I have advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage Studies and Museum Studies from University College London, and I spend my free time travelling and taking tours myself. I am also a licensed Canterbury Green Badge Guide. After guiding London highlights for a decade (which I still love to do!) I started focusing on museums and other cultural experiences. I guide tours of The British Museum, the National Gallery, the East End, and Canterbury (and so much more) on YouTube and in person. I also guide inside many churches, cemeteries, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, and all kinds of pubs, and cover the strange and dark history of London and Canterbury's oldest corners. I am a beer lover, so ask me to include some pubs on your tour! Booking a private tour with me is more than just a few hours of my time. I will help answer all of your questions about planning a trip to London. I live by the sea and love swimming, surfing, and diving, as well as watching scary movies and petting your dog. Bachelor's Degree (BAHons) in History and Communications Studies - Simon Fraser University Masters Degree (MA) in Cultural Heritage Studies - University College London Official Canterbury Green Badge Guide Member of the International Tourist Guiding Association I do not guide inside the paid temporary exhibitions at any of the museums.
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Experience the most quintessential British ceremony and explore the Royal parks and palaces
Overview of your London tour
There is nothing quite like experiencing the Changing the Guard in person. But if you're worried about standing in the wrong spots, misunderstanding what's going on, and missing all of the action, then this walking tour is for you. We'll explore many of London's major highlights, including seeing the majesty of the Changing the Guard. This tour is fully customisable. If you have any additional interests or would prefer a different route, I can make it happen for you. Just ask! If you would like to do this tour on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, do note that there will be no Changing the Guard, but I can still make it extraordinary for you and include other Royal sites. Please send me a message if you're interested. ***Do note that the Guard Change is (very rarely) cancelled with no notice - this is rare, but it does happen. We will still have a great tour!
Your London tour itinerary
We'll start with the Changing the Guard (which only occurs four times per week other than in the summer months), witnessing it from two vantage points. I'll explain the troop movements, the five regiments of the King's Guard, and the history of this grand ceremony. Next, we'll explore the Royal palaces and parks in depth, and I'll tell you about their most interesting facts and secrets. We'll talk all about the origins of Buckingham Palace, visit the Victoria Monument, and explore the history of St James' Palace. We'll traverse St James' Park before visiting Horseguard's Parade, and then visit Parliament Square to see the Houses of Parliament (the Palace of Westminster), Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. There are some excellent photo opportunities and plenty of time to ask questions! Please note that on this tour, we do not enter any of the buildings. This tour can be fully customised.
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Piccadilly, England, England, W1J 9DZ, United Kingdom
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