For fans of the royal family, London is a must. There are so many places to visit, not only to learn about the lives of England’s royalty but to also get a taste of their lifestyle. Here are a few places you should go on a royal afternoon excursion. Keep reading for a royal tour of London. 

1) First stop on the Royal Tour of London: Buckingham Palace

This one is a no-brainer. For anyone visiting London, you have to pop by Buckingham Palace and snap at least a few photos.

The gates are likely to be crowded any time of day, so either go early in the morning or expect to have to nudge your way to get a nice shot. Regardless, it is certainly a site to be seen!

2) The Royal Mews

On our recent trip to London we visited the Royal Mews for the first time. And turns out it is a bit of a hidden gem! There were no crowds, so much to see and it was quite a relaxing fun visit. The Royal Mews is where all of the Queen’s state and semi-state horse drawn carriages and horses are kept! For only 10 pounds you can visit. Guided tours are included in admission and available every hour to teach you all about each carriage and when they are used.

You can even see the carriage that Harry and Meghan rode in during their wedding! Each is unique, with the most impressive of them all being the Coronation Carriage which is only used when a new monarch is crowned.

3) Afternoon Tea at the Rubens

And after you explore the Royal Mews, pop across the street to the Rubens at the Palace for afternoon tea. Their tea room overlooks the Royal Mews and on weekends there is even live music. A truly luxurious afternoon tea, the Rubens offers up a course of savory sandwiches, intricate sweets and some simple but tasty scones.

Paired with your choice of exotic or traditional teas, as well as a selection of champagne cocktails, afternoon tea is the perfect way to savor your time in London.

4) Keep walking to St. James’ Palace on your Royal Tour of London

Once the home of the monarch, St. James’ Palace is currently used as another royal residence, a place for state visits and events throughout the year. The building so beautiful, it is also worth stopping by to explore to take some pictures.

5) A not-so-royal stop: #10 Downing Street

While not “royal” #10 Downing Street, should also be added to your list of places to explore. Number 10 is the headquarters of the British government and was once home to Winston Churchill and Maggie Thatcher. While you can only see the famous door through gates, it is definitely worth a quick look.

For more on what to do in London be sure to check out our other blog posts on the city! Check out A Perfect Day at the Goring and a Late Summer in London.