Visit two of London's glitziest districts—St. James' and Mayfair—and see where the British royals and other glamorous London residents shop and dine. See landmarks like St. James' Palace, Shepherd Market, and St. James' Park during this half-day walking tour and enjoy the variety that these neighborhoods have to offer. Window-shop in the elegant windows that line the streets and hear fascinating stories about the royals and English aristocrats through the years.

Explore London's St. James’ and Mayfair on a half-day walking tour
View luxurious houses, beautiful gardens, and opulent stores
Insightful commentary proceed by a knowledgeable guide
Learn about the British royals and their shopping favorites

What's Included

A fun & experienced professional, local guide, accredited by ITG & the University of Westminster.

Food and drinks
Food sampling
Gratuities - optional
Transportation to/from the start and end points of the walk

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Ritz London
150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
We meet under the Colonnade of the Ritz Hotel at 9.45 a.m.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
When your booking is confirmed, you will receive contact details for me (Sandy) your guide for this tour. My aim is to give you the best experience you could possibly have so if you have any special requests, be sure to tell me what they are! If you need to go at a slower pace, or stop for a break midway through the tour, that will be fine with me.
The tour will last between 3.5-4 hours depending on what walking pace you set and the number of questions you ask.
The tour will cover roughly 2 - 3 miles in total.
The tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please don't be put off by the weather. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing and, if needs be, bring waterproofs and an umbrella.
Near public transportation
Due to the distances involved, and the speed with which we need to travel between events, this tour is not recommended for those with serious medical conditions including walking difficulties and back problems.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tours start at 9.45 under the Colonnade of the Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly.
If you need directions from your hotel to the Ritz Hotel, do contact me on sandyrhodes@live.co.uk.
Unlike some other guides, I specialise in just five areas of London, St James' and Mayfair being two of them. This means I have detailed knowledge of the areas which I pass on to my clients in a fun and interesting way.
100% of my Trip Advisor/Viator reviews are graded 'excellent' and as I now have over 100 reviews in total, I must be doing something right!
I prefer to guide small groups of up to five family or friends so everyone can hear what I am saying above the usual street noises of a busy city. Also, everyone can ask as many questions as they like.
I ALWAYS contact my clients before a tour so if you have not heard from me one week before the tour is due to go ahead, please make contact with me.
I only accept bookings directly from customers. Any bookings made by a travel agent on behalf of a customer will be cancelled.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Daniel_G, Sep 2023

Will was fantastic. Very generous. Sharing is passion for history. Always smiling. Giving tips about restaurants.

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