Royal London with Afternoon Tea at the Rubens

Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history. On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!

At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.

Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace.

Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.

*If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen's stables.

Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserves.

THE RUBENS ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (sample menu)

SAVOURY
Ploughman’s Sausage Roll
Pickled Onion Tomato Chutney
Cucumber, Apple & Dill Crème Fraîche on Norfolk Crunch
Souchong Smoked Salmon, Capers & Chive Sour Cream on Brioche Bun
Roast Chicken, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Gravy Mayonnaise on Charcoal Bread
Roast Beef Sirloin, Wild Rocket & English Mustard on Beetroot Bread

SCONES
Plain
Fruit
Cheese
Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

SWEET
The Crown
Alpaco Dark Chocolate Mousse, Grapefruit Confit, & Chocolate Brownie
Berry Violet Tart
Strawberry Marmalade, Red Berries & Violet Crémeux, Vanilla Yoghurt & Basil Sponge
Hazelnut Pâte à Choux
Pear Creamy, Praline & Coffee Whipped Ganache
Carrot Cake Torte
Orange & Carrot Whip, Carrot Sponge & Apple Jelly

Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS

Please note that the menu is subject to variations.