Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This is an opportunity for small groups or individuals to enjoy a personal and tailored tour which explores parts of Westminster where the big buses and tours don't go and to hear stories about kings, queens, politicians and famous people who have lived and still live in this fascinating district of London.
What's included
London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Westminster Abbey entrance fee (please add £24.00 per adult and £10.00 per child).
Churchill War Rooms (Please add £27.50 per adult and £13.75 per child)
What to expect
Big Ben
10m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Houses of Parliament
15m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Jewel Tower
10m · Admission ticket not included
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.
The Victoria Tower Gardens
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.
Smith Square Hall
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.
Westminster Abbey
10m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Churchill War Rooms
10m · Admission ticket not included
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.
10 Downing Street
10m · Admission ticket not included
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!
Trafalgar Square
10m · Admission ticket not included
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 and pickup
Meeting point
Exit Westminster Tube Station at main entrance and turn right into Canon Row. Meet near the entrance to the St Stephen's Tavern pub.
End point
Tour will end at the foot of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
Additional information
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.
