Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry
Description
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) on a 3 hour walking tour. Then visit Westminster Abbey, which is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun only - 10am tour). Head through Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. Until the death of George II in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey. 20 sights in a 3 hour London guided tour plus entry to Westminster Abbey, all with a friendly London guide Come and join us on the best London walking tour!
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After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Continue to Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! We'll pre-book your entry tickets for after the walking tour, so no need to join the long ticket line! Once inside, explore at your own pace with the help of a free audio guide (available in multiple languages)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,340)
Ari the guide was fun and friendly and did a really good tour. It was a very hot day and she did such a good job of finding shady places to talk. I would happily do it again (preferably on a cooler day)
We had a short time in London and this tour hit all the highlights. Nathanial was a great tour guide and very informative of the history of London and GB.
Great tour - we learned a lot of history and Ashley was a delight; funny, knowledgeable and a truly nice human. Worth it!
Excellent guided tour that is a must for anyone who visits London for the first time. Our guide, Ben, made sightseeing not only interesting but also funny. Absolutely worth it.
Will provided an excellent tour. His strategy for getting us a good sampling of the changing of the guard without being in the middle of the massive crowds was brilliant. Nothing to do with the excellent guide but this trip has a disappointing surprise at the end. You pre-purchase your entry tix for the Abbey and despite that your pass does not jump the line. You are stuck in the long line of cash paying folks while holding your pre- paid voucher.
Two things… 1) pick up location was confusing bc Ritz hotel under construction so not well marked. 2) Our guide (Nathaniel) was amazing! So knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned so much and he positioned us for the very best sights. Thank you!
Nathaniel was a wealth of knowledge and entertaining in his delivery. Although the sights were highly enjoyable the greatest aspect of the experience was the information shared by Nathaniel.
Ash was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The pace as not too fast and we saw so many sites and learned so much history. Great tour!
Great tour with Ash! He was so knowledgeable and made the tour of London on our first day in the city amazing and worthwhile!
Nathaniel was a great guide with lots of knowledge and great stories that made British history really come alive at all the places he took us. He did mention though that the cost of the tour didn't really include his fees which i found surprising. I had paid about $180 CAD which included the Westminster Abbey entry (around 30 GBPs at the door) so I'm not sure where the rest of the cost of the tour goes).
