This is a 3-hour private walking tour where you will see the very best sights of Westminster before entering the spectacular Palace of Westminster – home to the UK Parliament and with over 1000 years of history!
We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Along the way, your local London guide will show you sights including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye and Parliament Square. During June and July, you can even see the Changing of the Guard (10am tour & certain days only)!
After your walking tour, you’ll enter the famous Palace of Westminster – home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This is where Britain’s biggest decisions have been made for centuries!
The multimedia guide contains both audio commentary and video content in a range of languages to choose from, allowing you to go at your own pace for 90 minutes to explore this historic palace.
What's included
Admission to Palace of Westminster & audio guide
Private Tour
Top Westminster sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
Fun Local Guide
Food and snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Umbrella (if it's raining)
Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
What to expect
Buckingham Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.
On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!
Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Trafalgar Square
20m
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20m
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Whitehall
20m
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
Parliament Square
40m
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Westminster Abbey
20m
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
Houses of Parliament
2h · Admission ticket included
After the walking tour, enter the Houses of Parliament and explore at your own pace with a multi-language audio guide!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
• We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)
• Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs
• The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
