Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more
At a glance
Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more is a 3h 30m – 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Let me show you London. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $299.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Blue Badge guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h 30m – 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Join us for this half day tour of Westminster, taking in famous sites such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and more. Your tour is designed to cover the highlights; however, it's always possible to stop and look at something that's caught your interest.
You can enjoy captivating stories about the Royal Family past&present, whilst admiring some of the most recognisable sights in the world. Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during your tour, making for a terrific experience.
This tour departs twice daily.
What's included
What's included
- Blue Badge guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrances to any listed attraction
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
The tour starts at your chosen time, your tour guide will meet you at Westminster Abbey shop.
Beginning at Westminster Abbey, the church used for many royal weddings, coronations and burials. Moving around outside the church, gives you some idea of the scale of this magnificent building. Thousands of people are buried here, stretching from medieval monarchs to modern scientists, your guide will be happy to help you guess some of their names.
The famous sites around Westminster are all very close. -
Stop 2 · 15m
Crossing the road, Parliament Square reveals itself fully, complete with statues of many famous statesmen. Not to be outdone, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben creep into view as we make our way around the square.
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Stop 3 · 5m
But which bit is Big Ben? Who was it named after? Join us to find out.
Strolling away from Parliament Square through hidden alleyways, we can admire the local architecture on our way to the main site, Buckingham palace. -
Stop 4 · 15m
Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes together with the changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic! This is London, there is always time for traditional pageantry.
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Stop 5 · 10m
The horse guards are just around the corner, they are inspected every day, rain or shine.
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Stop 6 · 5m
Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. Perhaps you’d like to see where Her Majesty buys her hats from? Browsing through St. James’s Street we can hunt out all the shops with the Royal Warrant.
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Stop 7 · 15m
If you’ve had enough of the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s Park, a beautiful area of serenity in the middle of the city. This is also a great opportunity to spot some local wildlife, with a huge variety of birds and squirrels calling this park home.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Finally we head out towards the heart of West End, Piccadilly. Surrounded now by theatres, shops and restaurants, perhaps you can find some inspiration for how to spend the evening?
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Stop 9 · 15m
The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square, right in the city centre of London, leaving you with time to time to contemplate your tour around some of the worlds most iconic sights.
Sometimes the tour runs in a different order to maximise your chances of seeing the guard change, but we will still cover all the places mentioned above.
Meeting point
Westminster Abbey shop, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JS
Directions: Your tour guide will meet you at the Westminster Abbey shop, they will be holding a sign with the lead customers name.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more take?
The experience lasts about 3h 30m – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $299.58 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Blue Badge guide; Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Where does it start?
Westminster Abbey shop, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JS Directions: Your tour guide will meet you at the Westminster Abbey shop, they will be holding a sign with the lead customers name.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
