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2.5-Hour Private Westminster Walking Tour with Royal Landmarks

2 Hours Round trip from Parliament Sq Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, and iconic Big Ben
  • 02 Walk through London's political heart at Parliament Square and Downing Street
  • 03 See Buckingham Palace and enjoy Changing the Guard highlights on applicable days
  • 04 Follow royal history past St. James's Park and St. James's Palace
  • 05 End at Trafalgar Square while uncovering the stories behind its landmarks

Explore Westminster on a private walking tour through the political and royal heart of London. Begin at Parliament Square and follow centuries of history past Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's Church, the Palace of Westminster, and Big Ben. Along the way, pass landmarks such as Central Hall Westminster, the Churchill War Rooms, Downing Street, Whitehall Palace, St. James's Park, and St. James's Palace. The experience culminates at Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, with Changing the Guard highlights visible from a prime viewpoint on applicable days.

The experience culminates at Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, with Changing the Guard highlights visible from a prime viewpoint on applicable days.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City London
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Westminster's Royal and Political Landmarks

  • Start the tour at Parliament Square, the heart of democracy. Throughout the tour, engage with stories spanning centuries while standing where history has been shaped.
  • Delve into the historical tales of Westminster Abbey, the Sovereign's Church, where the coronations of kings and queens have taken place since 1066.
  • Pass by St. Margaret's Church beside it and stroll through an area closely associated with royals and politicians to reach the Palace of Westminster, more popularly known as the Houses of Parliament. Also see the iconic Big Ben.
  • Catch glimpses of Central Hall Westminster's history as you pass its monumental facade, a symbol of grandeur. (No admission inside)
  • Absorb the intrigue surrounding the Churchill War Rooms, an underground testament to wartime history.
  • Stroll through Downing Street and immerse yourself in stories from its historic path, observing the backdrop of political decision-making.
  • Continue to see Whitehall Palace, St. James's Park, and St. James's Palace, a testament to royal history.
  • Discover the grandeur and significance of Buckingham Palace, the residence of monarchs. On days with Changing the Guard, relish the highlights from a prime viewpoint.
  • Conclude at Trafalgar Square, unravelling its historical tales and those of the surrounding landmarks.
Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square

Where this trip takes you

Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Parliament Sq 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entrance fees (if applicable)

Know before you go

  • Covering all the places mentioned in the itinerary is subject to the traveller's walking pace.
  • The itinerary is customisable, and the traveller can choose the places from the above itinerary to visit for the given duration.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Westminster Tube Station, Exit Number 1
Tour start
Parliament Sq, London SW1, UK
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Parliament Sq.

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