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Best of Westminster Private Tour with Kew Gardens Tickets
Join your own expert private guide on an unforgettable 3-hour walking tour that shows the best sights in London’s famous Westminster area, then enjoy the beauty of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew!
In the morning, you’ll see Buckingham Palace (with a chance to witness the Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and much more!
Then spend your afternoon exploring the stunning Kew Gardens - a UNESCO-listed site with over 50,000 living plants!
Meeting Point
The Ritz
- Meet your local guide outside the Ritz hotel (W1J 9BR). Next to two red telephone boxes. Nearest underground station is Green Park.
Buckingham Palace
Your tour begins with a stroll through royal Green Park to Buckingham Palace - official residence of the King! Here, your guide will tell stories of the palace's long history.
(Pssst....want to see the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony? This is your chance! Book the 10am start time on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, or any available day in June & July)
The Mall
We then walk up The Mall, past Clarence House (where Charles & Camilla often stay when they are in London) & catch a glimpse of St James Palace. We will stop along the way to admire the various statues, historic buildings & monuments.
Trafalgar Square
You'll visit Westminster's most famous public square, built to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar and the site of many famous British gatherings. See Nelson's Column and many other statues and historic buildings around the square.
Whitehall
Continue towards the political heart of London, passing Downing Street and the London Eye along the way.
Parliament Square & Houses of Parliament
See famous statues including Winston Churchill in this historic square, and admire the impressive Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) and Big Ben!
Westminster Abbey
Next, you'll approach the iconic Westminster Abbey, where many Royal weddings, funerals, and coronations have taken place over centuries. Your guide will tell you stories of the abbey's past and the famous people buried here.
Make your way to Kew Gardens
You will say goodbye to your guide near Westminster Abbey, and they will give you directions to get to Kew Gardens - easily reached by public transport.
Explore Kew Gardens
With included tickets, you'll enter the famous Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew - a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 50,000 living plants! These vast gardens are a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, with many different areas to explore as well as kids' gardens, scientific exhibitions and a selection of good places to eat and drink. Enjoy!
Ending Point
Westminster Abbey
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Fun Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Westminster Area
Over 20 of the top sights of London
Entry ticket to Kew Gardens
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to Kew Gardens (please bring contactless card/Oyster card)
Tour Important Information
*This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes
*The tour will run in all weather so bring an umbrella or rain jacket
*Food & drink not included - please bring snacks and water
*Please note that your guide will not accompany you to Kew Gardens, but will give you directions and entry tickets
*For Changing of the Guard, select 10am start time on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Sundays, or any available day in June & July
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
