4-Hour Royal Westminster Walking Tour with Buckingham Palace

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Westminster Abbey, the Coronation Church and burial place of famous figures
• 02 See Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, and the statues of Parliament Square
• 03 Watch the Queen's Mounted Household Cavalry at Horse Guards Parade
• 04 Walk through beautiful St James's Park past Clarence House and Lancaster House
• 05 End at Buckingham Palace with stories of royal gossip and banquets

See the best of Royal Westminster on this walking tour through London's most iconic political and royal landmarks. Visit Westminster Abbey, the Coronation Church and burial place of many famous figures, then see Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, and 10 Downing Street. Continue past the Cenotaph and Horse Guards Parade, walk through beautiful St James's Park, and look out for Clarence House and Lancaster House, famous for their use in various films. End at the majestic Buckingham Palace while hearing interesting stories of royal gossip and banquets.

End at the majestic Buckingham Palace while hearing interesting stories of royal gossip and banquets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Royal Westminster and Buckingham Palace Walk

• Meet your tour guide and visit Westminster Abbey, our Coronation Church and the burial place of many of our most famous people, including Issac Newton, Mary Queen of Scot's, and many more.
• See the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Parliament Square, famous for political debate, discourse, demonstrations, and statues of Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and many more.
• Then walk to 10 Downing Street, home to our Prime Minister, and the Horse Guards to see the Queen's Mounted Household Cavalry.
• Walk through beautiful St James's Park and along its lake to see the home of Prince Charles and the Queen Mother. Then see Lancaster House, used in many films and series, including The King's Speech, Downton Abbey, and The Crown.
• Continue to Buckingham Palace to see the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard, when operating, while listening to many interesting stories about the place.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional London Blue Badge Tourist Guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Umbrella
• Jacket
• Water
• Appropriate clothing for a church visit

Know before you go

• No tours on Sundays and most days after 3 pm.
• The best time to do the tour is in the morning.
• Westminster Abbey closes for special occasions, sometimes at short notice for funerals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, or your central London hotel if required.

Tour start

London, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.