2h Royal London Walk: Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben
Description
New to Viator! Our well-experienced local guides will take you on a leisurely 2-hour Royal walking tour from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, covering all major highlights along the way, including The Clock Tower & Westminster Abbey. A perfect introduction to London! Witness the Changing of the Guard on Wednesdays and Fridays (weather permitting) and connect with visitors from around the world. To keep the tour relaxed and personal, we host up to 20 guests per tour. We’re also happy to share great suggestions for your stay in London — from the best food spots to must-see attractions. Join us for a walk full of history, fun conversations, and iconic sights!
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Only fitting to start our walk at one of the main entrances to Buckingham Palace and Green Park. Spot the winged goddess on top of the structure!
One of our wonderful green spaces in central London and often used by locals to meet up during the nicer days of the year. Home to our many squirrels!
The Crown’s official royal palace is situated in the heart of London. Here you can watch the Changing of the Guard every Wednesday and Friday on our tour! (Subject to weather)
The memorial was built for one of our most influential monarchs, Queen Victoria. Witness its brilliance in the sunshine!
One of our many palaces around Green Park and used by HRH Charles lll as a Royal residence in London. Have a look through the gate to see more of the guards!
Dating back to the Tudor king Henry Vlll, the oldest palace on our tour has a rich history and holds many secrets…
One of the oldest parks once used by monarchs as hunting grounds. Here we have a short toilet and snack break before continuing our journey. Enjoy the wildlife this park has to offer!
Prince Frederick, second son of King George lll, is presented on an awkwardly tall pedestal and for good reason…
Constructed for the Royal Navy after Queen Victoria had passed, the arch connects traffic driving down the Mall to Trafalgar Square and the rest of the city.
Encounter the Royal Cavalry Guards in front of their palace. Respect their space and capture a fun picture! (Subject to the Royal Cavalry schedule)
The famous government street where Whitehall Palace once stood. Feel inspired by some of the richest architecture London has to offer!
The London residence and office of our Prime Minister since the 1720s.
The houses of Parliament is the institution where our kingdom is governed from. Order in the house!
One of the most recognised buildings in the world with its eye-catching clock tower. Hear the bells chime!
Coronation Station! Since 1066 it has been used as the official site of where our Monarchs receive their crown.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During this walking tour guests are absolutely allowed to bring their own pram/pushchair.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Reviews(42)
Lived in London for so long and it looks like I’ve still got a lot to learn! Our tour guide was so knowledgable and funny, a perfect example of British humour. Perfect weather and a wonderful walk around some key London historical sights. Booked it for some family visiting from Wales who wanted to see more of the city and had a lot of fun myself.
This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our time in London. Nic was super lovely and was great at bringing the city's history to life, mixing stories with plenty of humour along the way. We saw the all the sites in the 2 hours but it wasn't rushed, Nic also shared some excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to do after the tour, which we really appreciated. If you're looking for an enjoyable, informative introduction to London, this is an easy recommendation! Thanks Nic!
Nic was a wonderful guide - funny, upbeat and full of good energy. We covered so much in the couple of hours we walked together - a perfect way to spend one of your days travelling to London, whether you're new to the city or wanting to see sights and learn new things that you haven't before. Will definitely recommend to friends!
Had a lovely tour with Nic today. 2 hours flew by filled with great history and fun conversation. He gave us some good food recommendations as well. Highly recommend!
Fantastic way to experience London and all its iconic sights. Nicolas has an incredible knowledge of history and you can tell he’s passionate for it, which makes the tour all the more immersive!
Robin was our tourguide and what amazing stories he could tell about the royal family up to the 16th century! With a lot of humor he could enliven history, so that we can really think back with richer knowledge to the many kings and markers in time. We still like to chuckle about the creative Charles II and that last beheading in England.
Nic was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. We didn’t have a lot of time on this trip to work in tourism and he gave us a little taste of everything we wanted to see!
Nic was absolutely amazing! He’s a fantastic storyteller — funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about London’s history. He made the whole tour feel fun and interactive, the 2 hours flew by so fast! Highly recommend this tour if you want to see the highlights of London!
I had a fantastic time on this walking tour with Nic! It was a great way to discover London and see all the key sites. Nic is incredibly knowledgable and friendly and had so many interesting stories to tell. I would highly recommend this for your trip to London!
Nicholas met us at our Hotel in Westminster and guided us on a two hour waking tour of all the key highlights of London- parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, parks and Buckingham palace. He had many interesting facts and history and answered all our questions. He also gave us great tips on other things to do in our time there. And he takes great pictures, too! Great tour and great value.
