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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour’s duration is listed in the briefing materials; see the operator for seasonal availability and exact start times.
The meeting location is Temple Station, Temple Pl, London, Greater London.
No specific gear list was supplied in the provided materials; check with Brit Movie Tours for recommendations.
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.