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A proud royal heritage

Historic roots brought to life with warm British hospitality & theatrical dining experiences.

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The Rubens at the Palace

London

Enriching, rewarding & exceptional

Our beautifully restored historic hotel is cared for by a team who take genuine pride in delivering impeccable service and exceeding expectations at every turn. Overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace - the entrance used by the Royal family - The Rubens showcases exceptional dining journeys, and enriching and rewarding experiences, from the very first moment guests are greeted by our red-uniformed doormen...

Following recent government guidelines and with new restrictions in place, the hotel remains open and we are here to welcome you for any business-related stay. Our restaurants and bars are closed, however, you can enjoy room service options throughout your stay.

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Evan Evans Tours

Evan Evans provides unforgettable journeys and experiences to Britain’s most iconic locations. Relax in comfort as our captivating guides unravel the sights and stories of Britain.

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Palace of Westminster in London

Westminster attractions

As we are situated overlooking the Royal Mews, you are perfectly placed to explore the regal sights of Westminster. Visit the Queen’s home of Buckingham Palace and see the Changing of the Guard.

See Westminster Abbey, where coronations and royal weddings take place, and take in the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

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Day tours from London

Pretty street scene, Castle Combe, a Cotswalds village in Wiltshire, England

Warwick Castle, Oxford & the Cotswolds

Visit the England of the past with this fantastic tour through history. Starting with a visit to the imposing Warwick Castle, an impenetrable Mediaeval fortress, we then travel down the river to Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare. After exploring the quaint streets of the Bard’s hometown, we move into the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful rural areas in the world filled with stunning stone villages. Finally, we visit Oxford, the oldest university town in Britain and birthplace of countless scientific discoveries.

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Long walk to Windsor castle in spring

Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath

From the Regency to the Stone Age, this full-day tour will take you through the full extent of English history. Starting at Windsor Castle, home to the Queen, you can explore hundreds of years of architecture that started with a Norman fortress and was embellished by the Prince Regent in the 19th century. Then travel back in time to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge and tread in the footsteps of the druids, before ending the tour in the Roman settlement of Bath.

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Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral

This magnificent tour of Kent will take you over the Greenwich Meridian and into one of England’s most beautiful home counties. After passing through Greenwich, we visit Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Then we explore the cathedral city of Canterbury and its famous holy site. Finally, we travel on to Dover, the most iconic piece of English coastline, where the famous White Cliffs have greeted visitors to our shores for centuries.

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Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village

The Cotswolds are one of Britain’s rare gems, a stunning rural backdrop that have been used for the filming locations for countless movies and television programmes, including the global phenomenon of Downton Abbey. Start the day by visiting Blenheim Palace, the beautiful birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Next move on to the picturesque cotswold villages of Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water, regularly voted the most beautiful in England. Finally, visit Bampton, location of so many scenes from Downton Abbey.

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Streets of Oxford - landmark, England - overview from a church's tower with the Bodleian Libraryand All Souls College

Oxford & Cambridge Universities

The ancient University towns of Oxford and Cambridge are prized gems of Great Britain. Visit both and explore the olds streets between colleges that were home to Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. The day starts with a walking tour of Oxford where you can visit the renowned Bodleian Library and the college of Christ Church. Then you travel to Cambridge where you can see the famous King’s College and its iconic chapel, built over the reign of several kings and a stunning piece of gothic architecture.

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Edinburgh - the royal city

The Scottish capital is an ancient wonder that draws visitors into its enchanting streets and cobbled alleys. From King’s Cross, a train will take you up the stunning east coast of Britain to the grandeur of the royal city of Edinburgh, where you can climb Arthur’s Seat for a panoramic vista, visit the impenetrable fortress of Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile through the heart of the Mediaeval city and see Holyroodhouse, the Scottish home of the Queen on this full day tour.

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Popular London tours

Hogwarts Express of real size, at The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio

Warner Bros. studio tour

Dive into the wizardly wonder of Harry Potter at Warner Bros.Studios and rediscover the magic that enraptured the world. Explore the iconic sets such as the Forbidden Forest and the Gryffindor common room, before entering into Dumbledore’s rooms and seeing the Golden Snitch and props from the Ministry of Magic.

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Royal Guards parade during traditional Changing of the Guards ceremony near Buckingham Palace

Changing of the guard & river cruise

The majestic sights of London are truly iconic and this tour takes you to the unmissable gems.From Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, enjoy the best of London. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

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Death statue outside the London Dungeon

The London Dungeon

Delve into London’s underside and see a darker part of the city’s history at The London Dungeon. Meet characters such as Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Jack the Ripper as you travel through the plague-infested streets of a bygone era. See the history of the capital from another point of view.

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