Monarchy and Politics in London - Self-Guided Walking Tours

London, England
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Duration40m - 1h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Central London and explore the history behind Britain's monarchy and the seat of power at Westminster, with these two immersive private audio guides!

Narrated by expert local historians, we’ll enjoy spectacular views of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, and learn about the key figures and events that shaped Britain into the country it is today.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's included

  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device

What to expect

  1. Westminster Abbey
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The history of this beautiful Gothic church & how it continues to modernise.
  2. Churchill War Rooms
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The efforts and brains that lead Britain through some of its darkest times.
  3. Cenotaph
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We pause at the memorial to pay regards to the lives that were lost in the war, and reflect on peace and human suffering
  4. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the secret tunnels at Britain's military HQ.
  5. Guard's Division Memorial
    9m · Admission ticket not included
    We pause by the foot-guard's memorial at the scenic sight of St. James Park.
  6. 5m
    The story behind the royal red carpet & some of its current residents.
  7. Buckingham Palace
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The official London residence of the British Monarch has interesting stuff up its sleeve.
  8. Big Ben
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Probably the most famous landmark in Britain, but few people actually know what Big Ben is.
  9. Boudiccan Rebellion
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The story of the fierce Celtic Queen who fought the Romans back in AD 61.
  10. Palace of Westminster
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We trace the royal history of the palace and learn about another engineering marvel.
  11. Oliver Cromwell Statue
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The first Lord Protector of England, but who was he & what was his story?
  12. Houses of Parliament
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Get to know the pivotal points and people in modern history while we walk through Parliament Square.
  13. Winston Churchill Statue
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    A true patriot. Discover the man who led the country through the UK's darkest hour.
  14. 10 Downing Street
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Take a quick peek at the Prime Minister's residence.

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Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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