The Best of Westminster: Private Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey

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About this tour

Discover the best of Westminster, and see some of London's unmissable attractions in a half-day tour including spectacular parks and royal sites with a Blue Badge tour guide.

On your private tour, you will:

-See Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben;
-Enjoy a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, where 38 coronations have taken place;
-Learn about fascinating English history, British tradition, and London's incredible past—from the plague and the great fire of London to the Blitz;
-Hear stories as you visit the outside of Buckingham Palace, via the beautiful St James's Park and Trafalgar Square.
-Reveal the secrets of power and politics on your exciting tour of Westminster, seeing some of the most recognizable landmarks. Learn all about the Houses of Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and be inspired by its mighty history.

Then, gain insight into the centuries-old Westminster Abbey (with entrance tickets included), the setting for every coronation since 1066, many royal weddings, and the final resting place of 17 monarchs.

Amble through the fabulous gardens and sights of St James's Park and admire the magnificent Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837. Walk along the Mall and learn curious facts about British kings and queens, who turned the British Empire into the most dominant power on Earth.

Your tour finishes with a walk through Trafalgar Square, onto Covent Garden, where your guide will show you the best places to spend the rest of your time dining and shopping.

ADDRESS

Broad Sanctuary

Pickup instructions

In front of the Westminster Abbey Shop.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.