Bad boys of Britain (Private tour)
London, GB
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration: 2 hours
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Professional Tour Guide
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Wheelchair accessible
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Explore London’s historic sites
Discover the notorious bad boys of Britain on this engaging private tour, sharing tales of kings, fashionistas, and scandalous figures from history.
Included
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Professional tour guide
Excluded
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Gratuities
Discover the notorious bad boys of Britain on this engaging private tour, sharing tales of kings, fashionistas, and scandalous figures from history.
Highlights
- Learn about the scandalous lives of British kings
- Discover the secrets and scandals of the Tudor court
- Uncover the mysteries of Buckingham Palace
- Explore the life and controversies of Oscar Wilde
- Explore the rock 'n' roll lifestyle of Mick Jagger
Meeting Point
53 Jermyn St, London SW1Y 6LX , United Kingdom
What to expect
Beau Brummell Statue
Meet your Guide at the Piccadilly Arcade, in front of the Beau Brummel Statue. On this tour, you will discover stories about men who gained some notoriety in their time. Start your journey from stories about the most stylish fashionista George “Beau” Brummel and why it took him 5 hours to dress every morning.
10 minutes
St. James's Palace
Afterwards, you will follow your Guide to St James’s Palace, which was built by Henry VIII, the King who had six wives and beheaded 2 of them. You will hear everything about life at the Tudor court and how courtiers feared the King.
10 minutes
Buckingham Palace
Walk through the lovely St James’s park amid birdsongs and wild-rustling trees before you reach Buckingham Palace, the only working Palace in the World. Today it is a place where Queen resided, but before Queen Victoria, it was just an additional estate which was expanded by George IV. Discover why George IV became unpopular and if he genuinely poisoned his wife?
10 minutes
Victoria Embankment
Go further to see Robert Burns statue, the most distinctive Scottish poet. Although most of his poetry was about love, he didn’t treat women well enough and changed his favours quite fast.
10 minutes
National Gallery
You will hear stories about Oscar Wild’s life in London and why he had to hide that he was homosexual. Continue towards National Gallery, a location where the most popular fictional Bad Boy was filmed, James Bond. Hear stories about British first spies and what 007 truly means.
15 minutes
Carnaby Street
Walk towards Carnaby street, the music paradise of the 1960s and hear stories about Mick Jagger and his numerous lovers.
10 minutes
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Finish your tour by the oldest theatre in London, where Charles II found his favourite mistress, Nell Gwynn.
10 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Service animals allowed
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What our experts say
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Start at Beau Brummell Statue for photos -
Consider lunch at nearby St. James's Cafe
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Visit National Gallery to see art after
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Check out Covent Garden for shopping
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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