Explore Royal London - Westminster half day walking tour

Highlights

Leila S.

London
English, Lithuanian (Native), Russian
3 hours 30 min
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 20 people

A stroll and stories of Royal London: from Westminster‘s Palace and Abbey - ancient and enduring symbols of a joint enterprise between God, Monarch and the people of this country - to Buckingham Palace, the London residence of the Queen; to St James's Palace, the Tudor hunting lodge that became the centre of our monarchy. All in a short and pleasant stroll through St James's Park. From London‘s best views to secluded corners of our most exclusive shopping district.

Meeting Point

Exit from Westminster Underground Station

09:30 AM

Big Ben

Short walk to see the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben from various angles for iconic views and unexpected perspectives. Viewing from the outside: the Jewel Tower and Westminster Abbey - the Coronation church. Stopping on Parliament Square.

11:00 AM

West Entrance to Westminster Abbey

Stroll through one of the Royal Parks of London - St James Park. Views of Buckingham Palace. Photo opportunities in front of the palace. Watch the Changing of the Guard if the ceremony is scheduled for that day.

12:00 PM

The Mall

Stroll along the Mall - royal ceremonial route - towards St James Palace and St James's district - area of old traditional shops and gentleman clubs.

Finishing at 13:00 at the spot of your preference in St James's.

Ending Point

St James's District

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

Any other fees not mentioned in the "Included"

Important Information

If travelling outside London I can arrange a car or a minibus with a chauffeur for your comfort. Extra fee would be applied. Please let me know in advance.

If using public transport to travel outside London, I would expect you to cover my travel expenses.

I can customise this tour to suit your preferences and we can extend it to a Full Day tour. Meeting point is flexible. I can collect you from your hotel or we can begin in St James's and finish by the Palace of Westminster. If the Changing of the guard is performed, the timings will be slightly different. If you want to include entrance to Westminster Abbey, the Queen's Gallery or the Royal Mews (entrance fees are not included) advance notice is required and timings will change appropriately.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you meet us at the hotel? Do we need to pay for it? Do we need to pay for transport? How long is the walk?

I can meet you at your hotel if you are staying in Central London with no extra charge applied.

If it's outside Central London the fee and timings must be discussed.

You need to pay for your own transportation getting to the meeting point. The price depends on your location and the kind of transport you are going to use. We are not planning to use transport during the tour.

The walk from the beginning to the end is about 4 kilometres or 2,5 miles long but it is a relaxed stroll.

$450/ per group

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