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4-Hour Westminster Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard

4 Hours Round trip from Westminster Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
02 Walk through medieval Westminster Abbey
03 Pass by the Coronation Church and burial place of Kings
04 Behold the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
05 Wander through the fashionable and historic St James's
06 Watch street performances in Covent Garden

Explore Royal Westminster, a 1000-year-old city at the heart of the monarchy and government of the UK. Learn about the Kings and Queens of the UK and their struggle to rule the country as you walk through Westminster Abbey, see the Coronation Church, and stop by the site where old Kings rest. Behold the grand Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, wander through fashionable St James's, and see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, street performances, and more.

Behold the grand Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, wander through fashionable St James's, and see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, street performances, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Royal Westminster Walk from Big Ben to Covent Garden

09:00: Meet your London guide at Westminster Tube and begin your tour with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
09:30: Head to medieval Westminster Abbey, the Coronation Church and burial place of Kings, or choose to continue your walking tour of Westminster.
10:45: Make your way to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
11:30: Wander through fashionable and historic St James's; you will see Trafalgar Square, perhaps Piccadilly Circus, and make your way towards Covent Garden.
13:00: End the walk at Covent Garden to watch street performers and find a place for lunch.