Private Westminster Walking Tour in London

At a glance

Private Westminster Walking Tour in London is a 2h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Step Into London Tours. Prices start from $270.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

Quick facts

Duration

2h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–12 per booking

Ages

Traveller 0–120

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Private Westminster Walking Tour in London

  from $263.23

  Days:

  Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   Your guide will meet you by Westminster Station opposite Big Ben. From here you will get a wonderful view of the Elizabeth Tower with its famous bell, Big Ben and hear all about its famous history and have an introduction to the City of Westminster.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   Your next stop is Parliament Square. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about some of the famous people commemorated in the statues around Parliament Square and tell you about the history of the Palace of Westminster, a former royal palace and seat of the English Government since 13th century and the British Government since the 18th century.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   See one of the remaining parts of the 14th century Palace of Westminster, where kings of England used to keep their treasure. Your guide will also point out the House of Lords (the upper chamber of the British Parliament) and the Victoria Tower where all Acts of Parliament passed since 1497 are kept.

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   Walk through the beautiful Victoria Tower Gardens next to the River Thames and see monuments to the suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and abolitionist Thomas Buxton.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   See the quirky former St John Smith Church, nicknamed 'Queen Anne's Footstool' and walk around charming streets with terraced Georgian houses and gas street lamps.

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   See the Dean's Yard and exterior of beautiful Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of the kings and queens of England since 1066. You may wish to book the additional option of visiting the inside of the Abbey.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   Leaving Westminster Abbey, your walk takes you through more charming streets with terraced houses and onto Birdcage Walk on the edge of St James's Park with its fine views of Horseguards Parade. You will stop outside the Churchill War Rooms, the underground labyrinth of rooms and corridors where the British Government directed the Second World War. You can choose our option to visit the Churchill War Rooms if you wish.

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   Pause to see the entrance to Downing Street, the official London home of the British Prime Minister before continuing onto Horse Guards. You might get a photo of one of the Household Cavalry on his horse guarding the entrance to Horse Guards Parade!

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   You finish your walking tour of Westminster in the middle of Trafalgar Square by Nelson's Column, the monument to one of Britain's great naval heroes.

Meeting point

End point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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