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Private Westminster Tour with Abbey & Churchill War Rooms Entry
Joined 2024
See 20+ London Attractions with a fun local guide as you walk the famous streets of Westminster, with Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament & more!
Then you'll enter two of London's most interesting historical attractions.
First, explore the great Westminster Abbey where royal coronations and burials have taken place for over 1000 years!
Then visit the Churchill War Rooms - the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his cabinet lived and planned victory in World War 2.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
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 and Fridays, 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) and 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.
Inside Westminster Abbey!
Your guide will give you your tickets so that you can enter this grand old cathedral. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. There have been 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100, and many of the most famous people in British history are buried here.
You'll have an audio guide in multiple languages to help you explore the Abbey, and can take as long as you like inside before enjoying the rest of your day in London.
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
After leaving Westminster Abbey, you'll walk to the nearby Churchill War Rooms, just a few minutes away.
Discover the secrets of the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his war cabinet lived, worked, and planned victory in the 2nd World War. Now a museum, the rooms house many fascinating artefacts and exhibitions, all telling the story of the people who once worked here and what they achieved.
Ending Point
Westminster Abbey
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Fun Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Westminster Area
Over 20 of the top sights of London
Entry ticket to Westminster Abbey with audio guide
Entry ticket to Churchill War Rooms
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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 inside Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms, but will give you directions and entry tickets
*For Changing of the Guard, select 10am start time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Geoff L.
Hello everyone, I am Geoff, a tour guide in London.
My team and i run some of the best tours in London (and beyond)
If you want to visit the filming locations for Harry Potter, try some amazing British food, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, enter Westminster Abbey or go down into Churchills War Rooms : we have the tours for you
We are all British and are passionate about London (the best city on the planet) We have been running tours since 2017. We will make it your experience with us one to remember. Lots of great photo opportunities and memories to take home with you
Myself and my team are all tourists at heart and we understand what makes a great experience on holiday. You are in good hands !
We know London very well and know all the back streets and great places that every visitor needs to see
We are looking forward to showing you around
$425/ per group
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