Walking The Crown: A Private, On-Foot Survey of the Netflix Locations and Real Royal Houses of Central London

LONDON WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Walking The Crown: A Private, On-Foot Survey of the Netflix Locations and Real Royal Houses of Central London

A focused private walking tour that traces filming locations from The Crown, beginning at Temple station and finishing outside Buckingham Palace—this guide explains what you’ll see and how the route unfolds.

Walking The Crown: A Private, On-Foot Survey of the Netflix Locations and Real Royal Houses of Central London.

Duration
2 hours
Location
London
Operator
Brit Movie Tours
Category
Walking Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

The Crown Walking Tour • Private leads you through central London on a compact exploration of the series’ filming sites and the real residences that shaped the show’s narrative. Beginning at Temple tube station and concluding at Buckingham Palace, the walk pairs location spotting with behind-the-scenes stories and biographical glimpses of HM The Queen and Prince Phillip.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LOCATIONS

Over a dozen filming sites from the series

The route visits more than ten locations used in the first two series of The Crown, taking you from central London streets to the façades that stood in for palaces and official venues on screen.

THE PALACES

Real royal houses and iconic endpoints

Alongside filming locations, the tour shows authentic royal residences such as St James’s Palace and finishes outside Buckingham Palace, letting you compare real-world settings with their on-screen portrayals.

THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Anecdotes about filming and the real royals

Guides share insights on how the series was made, how production negotiated around Royal Household and Royal Palace restrictions, and stories that contrast the Crown’s dramatization with the historical record.

What the day feels like

What the walk feels like

This is a guided urban walk that moves from the Temple area through central London to Buckingham Palace, combining site visits with narrative stops that unpack both the TV production and the real events and people who inspired it.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this tour and who should consider alternatives.

1
Fans of The CrownIdeal for viewers who want to see and hear where key scenes were filmed and to compare dramatization with fact.
2
Royal-history curiousWell suited to those interested in the real lives of HM The Queen and Prince Phillip and how those lives intersect with public places in London.
3
Families and mixed-age groupsDescribed as suitable for all ages and operated as a private group experience, making it a practical choice for family groups.
4
Those with limited mobilityBecause the experience is a walking tour across central London, it may not be ideal for people unable to walk or who require step-free routing without prior confirmation from the operator.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The tour’s duration is listed in the briefing materials; see the operator for seasonal availability and exact start times.

Meeting point

The meeting location is Temple Station, Temple Pl, London, Greater London.

What to Bring

No specific gear list was supplied in the provided materials; check with Brit Movie Tours for recommendations.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tour last?

Duration information in the supplied materials lists the tour’s length; please confirm the exact running time with the operator.

Where does the tour meet and finish?

The tour meets at Temple Station (Temple Pl) and finishes outside Buckingham Palace.

Who runs The Crown Walking Tour • Private?

The tour is operated by Brit Movie Tours.

What will we see on the tour?

You will visit over ten filming locations from the first two series, view real royal houses such as St James’s Palace, and hear behind-the-scenes and biographical stories relating to the show and the royal family.

Is this a private-group experience and who can join?

The offering is presented as a private group tour and is described in the materials as suitable for all ages; contact the operator for group-size and booking details.