Private Westminster Walking Tour in London

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   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.

   15 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse

4. 4

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

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

5. 5

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

6. 6

   Westminster

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Churchill War Rooms

   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 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   Downing Street

   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!

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

9. 9

   Trafalgar Square

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Exit Westminster Tube Station at main entrance and turn right into Canon Row. Meet near the entrance to the St Stephen's Tavern pub.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.