Walk in the footsteps of the royals, and the actors who play them, on two new private chauffeur tours
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 9, 2018 – Filming for the hotly-anticipated third season of the hit Netflix show “The Crown” has started in the UK!
Fans who can’t wait until the new episodes air in 2019 can fill the void by taking one (or both) of the two NEW private chauffeur tours from Evan Evans during their next visit to the UK. These tours bring together the show’s spectacular filming locations in London, or across England.
Evan Evans’ two new “The Crown”-inspired itineraries offer the perfect day out for followers of the multi-award-winning series. These luxurious private tours allow guests to travel in style, accompanied by both a dedicated driver and a professional guide, who will create a sightseeing experience that is fit for a king or a queen. Evan Evans specializes in unforgettable, hand-crafted trips to Britain’s most iconic locations, so is perfectly suited to bring the UK’s royal history and heritage to life.
“The Crown” Film Locations: London* is a half-day (five-hour) tour that whisks guests to the exciting London-based locations featured in the hit series. Visit Southwark Cathedral and The Old Royal Naval College, the backdrop to the scene where King George VI’s funeral was held prior to Elizabeth II being crowned Queen, and the location for the courtyard at Buckingham Palace, respectively. Explore Lancaster House, which provided stood in for Buckingham Palace in many scenes, and see The Lyceum Theatre’s dramatic façade, which was used for the gala scene where the Queen and Prince Phillip are adorned in tiara and tux. The tour is priced at $1,156 for 1-3 guests in a Mercedes E-Class, or $1,272 for 4-6 guests in a Mercedes V-Class. A professional driver, tour guide and central London pick-up and drop-off are included.
“The Crown” Film Locations: England** is a full-day (nine-hour) tour that takes guests to visit the iconic locations outside of London where “The Crown” takes place. Explore the settings of many well-known scenes, including Cambridgeshire’s Ely Cathedral, where the wedding of Elizabeth and Prince Phillip was recreated; and Hatfield House, which provided the bedroom of the dowager Queen Mary, the drawing room where Queen Mary met with her son the Duke of Windsor for the first time in nine years, the library at Windsor Castle, and the hall where Elizabeth announced that she would be taking the Windsor name. Prices start at $1,356 for a one-person private tour in a Mercedes E-Class. Entrances to and guided tours of Hatfield House, Knebworth House and Ely Cathedral are included, as well as a professional tour guide and central London pick-up and drop-off.
For a totally unique experience, bespoke tours are also available via the dedicated Evan Evans concierge team, and a choice of motor vehicles, including the Jaguar XF and a vintage collection, are offered on request.
Evan Evans operates a number of other royal-themed tours by motor coach, including ‘Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with Lunch,’ which is the perfect tour for anyone inspired by the recent wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; ‘Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard’; the best-selling ‘ Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath’; ‘London in One Day with Changing of the Guard & River Cruise’; and ‘ Royal Windsor Afternoon Tour with Lunch.’
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*Due to time constraints, “The Crown” Film Locations: London tour does not include entrance to these locations, which are only viewed from the outside. The tour departs daily at 10:00 a.m. (excluding December 24-26, 2018 and January 1, 2019).
** “The Crown” Film Locations: England departs weekends and bank holidays until September 30, 2018 (excluding December 25, 2018 and January 1, 2019). Full pricing is as follows:
| Mercedes E-Class | Mercedes V-Class |
| 1 guest: $1,356 | 4 guests: $1,739 |
| 2 guests: $1,445 | 5 guests: $1,827 |
| 3 guests: $1,535 | 6 guests: $1,917 |
About Evan Evans
Evan Evans is the longest-established and largest sightseeing company in London, and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930. Our exciting range of tours bring you the best Britain has to offer, from majestic palaces and castles and quaint country villages to the historic cities of Bath, Oxford and Canterbury. All tours are operated to the highest standard of quality on our new fleet of luxury, air-conditioned coaches and are escorted by professional local guides, whose wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure you have a day out to remember.