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Mayfair has a long history of being an affluent area, full of private member’s clubs, exclusive hotels and luxury stores. This luxury historical walking tour for two is the perfect way for London visitors and residents to learn more about the famous district, accompanied by expert historian Elizabeth FitzGerald for three hours. Allow Elizabeth to bring the styles, fashions and politics to life as she guides you through the streets and secluded gardens of Mayfair on this private London tour for two. Once you’ve worked up an appetite you will get to enjoy a three-course for lunch at Seven Park Place, the Michelin-starred restaurant of the exclusive St James’s Hotel & Club.
Our private historical tour of Mayfair for two makes a unique date day for yourself and a partner, an ideal luxury corporate gift for clients or business partners or a special birthday or anniversary gift. An experience which has been hand-selected by us, we guarantee the recipient will receive five-star service throughout, making for an enjoyable day from the moment one of our professional Mercedes-Maybach chauffeurs arrives to collect you. We can collect guests from any address in or around London, providing a relaxing journey into Mayfair whilst you unwind in the rear.
The Mercedes-Maybach was designed especially to be a chauffeur-driven luxury car with much of the design emphasis on the rear of the cabin. Ample legroom allows you to relax in quilted leather seating and recline if you wish, taking in the sights of London, catching up on your favourite TV programme or reading today’s paper. The latest technology has been discreetly built in, allowing you to stay connected with the outside world whilst in your bubble of decadence. Take full control of your own lighting and climate settings to create the perfect atmosphere for you and your guest and enjoy your own playlist through the high-quality sound system.
Once you arrive in Mayfair, Elizabeth will be ready to meet you for your personal walking tour. A former barrister, Elizabeth spent much of her career in Mayfair and has become a passionate and engaging advocate of the area with extensive knowledge on the past and present and the characters that frequented it. Beginning on Brook Street, you will spend three hours touring the infamous areas of Grosvenor Square, South Audley Street and Berkeley Square. Discover secluded gardens, chapels and a Neo-Gothic church as Elizabeth enlightens you with little-known facts. Step back in time as Elizabeth transports you to an era before the luxury tailors, jewellery shops and fashion stores; to an area covered with fields, unpaved tracks and river and stay entertained as she takes you right through the Georgian period with refreshments at a nearby Georgian mansion all the way to the modern day.
At the end of your London three-hour private walking tour, have a well-earned rest at Michelin-starred restaurant, Seven Park Place based in the exclusive St James’s Hotel & Club. The club has played host to numerous celebrities and VIPs over the years and now houses a decadent and modern award-winning restaurant, serving French cuisine freshly prepared from the best British ingredients. Your three-course set menu will be designed by Head Chef, William Drabble, winner of four AA rosettes, inspired by his grandmother’s style of cooking and adding a modern flair to his dishes. Including a starter, main course and dessert, dishes include delicacies such as Pithivier of Quail and Mushrooms Duxelle with Red Wine butter sauce and Slow cooked blade of beef with roasted carrots and potato puree. Seven Park Place also has an extensive wine list should you wish to enhance your meal further or simply enjoy complimentary tea and coffee at the end of your meal.
Once your meal is complete and you’re ready to leave, your personal Mercedes-Maybach chauffeur will be ready and waiting to drive you back home, allowing you to spend more time relaxing in utter luxury with your guest. An interesting and educational luxury London tour, this historical guide of Mayfair with Michelin-starred lunch is the perfect activity for couples looking for a unique date day or a special gift for a history buff friend.