Visit The Houses of Parliament & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour

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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Join our fantastic 3-hour London 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 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.

There are also Visitor Assistants along the tour route to help.

What's included

  • Houses of Parliament Entry Ticket & Audio Guide
  • Fun local guide
  • Top Westminster Sights Tour (Big Ben & Buckingham Palace)
  • Small Tour Group Size
  • Snacks & Drinks
  • Travel to and from your hotel

What to expect

  1. Buckingham Palace
    1h
    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.
  2. Trafalgar Square / Embankment
    20m
    Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
  3. 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!
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. Houses of Parliament
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After the walking tour, visit the Houses of Parliament—one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the city’s oldest royal palace, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a royal residence, law court, and even a prison for unruly MPs, it now serves as the heart of the British government!

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

Please note that your walking tour guide will not join you at the Houses of Parliament. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour and an amazing multimedia guide containing both audio commentary and video content will be available to enhance your visit once you arrive.

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.

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