The Crown Walking Tour of London is a two hour guided tour of filming locations for the hit Netflix show including royal palaces, private clubs and iconic sites.
Availability: Private Tours: Daily at 10:00am and 1:30pm (Jan - Dec)
Ages: Adults, All Ages, Kids
Duration: 2 hours
Tour Type: Walking Tour
Language: English
Tour Length: 2 miles
The Crown Tour of London allows you to explore the lives and the world of HM The Queen and Prince Phillip. Over the course of four season the two key characters were played by Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Olivia Coleman and Tobias Menzies and on this fascinating walking tour you will get to see many of the filming and real life locations up close.
Starting at Temple tube station and finishing outside Buckingham Palace, the tour will take you through areas of London including Middle Temple, The Strand, Trafalfar Square, The Mall, St James and of course the Jewel in the Crown of royal London locations – Buckingham Palace. On the way you will learn about how the series was made, and how “The Crown” has captured the hearts of so many people including, if rumours are to be believed, the Queen herself.
You will also explore some of the differences between the real-life events and people that inspired the series and their Crown counterparts. You will learn how filming was required to work around the restrictions of the royal household, (where discretion is always the better part of valour), the Royal Palaces (where only news and documentary crews may go) and how London has changed since Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne in 1952.
As part of the tour you will see where the Queen and Prince Phillip arrived at a Norman Wisdom event, where ‘Porchey’ proposes to Jean Wendell and the Suez Canal protest. Plus you’ll see Margaret at the Ambassador’s Ball, Lord Mountbatten’s London Home, the real and on-screen depiction of Clarence House, the restaurant location where Diana met Camilla for the first time and much more.
The Crown Tour will end at the home of the Queen at Buckingham Palace located not far from Victoria station and several restuarants to enjoy some fine dining.
Depart from Temple Tube Station
Meet your guide outside Temple Station where you’ll begin a fascinating journey through the world of The Crown.
Middle Temple
Step into this atmospheric historic courtyard used in the series as a location connected to Lord Altrincham, with its cobbled lanes and historic buildings providing the perfect setting for scenes of political tension.
Theatre District Filming Location
Continue towards the West End to see the theatre used to recreate the Royal Variety Performance scene, where the production team transformed the area to resemble 1950s London.
Savoy Hotel
Visit the famous hotel featured when Princess Diana arrives for a charity awards ceremony, recreating a real-life event from the late 1980s.
Porchey’s Proposal Location
See the street used in the scene where Lord Porchester proposes, filmed in a single continuous shot and set among classic London architecture.
Trafalgar Square
Arrive at this iconic landmark used in a dramatic protest scene linked to the Suez Crisis, carefully recreated to reflect its 1950s appearance.
Carlton House Terrace
Walk along this elegant terrace where the unveiling of King George VI’s statue is recreated, with the production team building a replica for filming.
German Embassy Scene
Nearby you’ll see the building used as the German Embassy in the storyline involving the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson.
The Ambassador’s Ball Location
Visit the exterior of the prestigious club used for the Ambassador’s Ball, where Princess Margaret makes her memorable entrance.
Lord Mountbatten’s London Home
See the grand building used as Lord Mountbatten’s residence, featured in several key political and personal scenes.
On-Screen Clarence House
A short walk brings you to the exterior used to represent Clarence House, recreated on screen with careful attention to period detail.
Palace Interiors Location
Pass the building used for Buckingham Palace interiors, where many royal audiences and family moments were filmed.
The Mall
Walk along this ceremonial avenue used in scenes including Princess Diana’s engagement celebration, with views towards Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace
Finish outside the official London residence of the monarch, where your guide will explain how the series recreated the palace using nearby locations and studio sets.
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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.
Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult
Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure
– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.
– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.
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– Inclusions: Professional guide
– Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
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