Private Tour Big Ben, Palaces, Parliament and Westminster Abbey

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   Historically a royal residence from the 11th century until a fire in 1512, now the seat of government and the meeting place for the two houses of the UK Parliament.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   Big Ben

   Big Ben is far more than just a clock. It's a powerful symbol, an icon of London and the UK, a masterpiece of Engineering and timekeeping, and a symbol of democracy and stability.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Westminster

   Westminster Abbey is far more than just a church

   it is the symbolic heart of the British nation, where history has been made for over a thousand years.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   St. James's Park

   St. James's Park is a royal park with a history that stretches back over 470 years. Its establishment solidified the area as a centre of royal life, a status it still holds today.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Changing of the Guard

   Buckingham Palace

   Buckingham Palace is the official headquarters of the monarchy in London and the backdrop for the nation's most famous royal ceremonies including military guard change, which draw millions of spectators from around the world every year.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Churchill War Rooms

   The War Rooms

   The War Rooms are a secret underground complex beneath the Treasury building in Whitehall. They were in use 24 hours a day from August 1939 until Japan's surrender in September 1945.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   Trafalgar Square

   The square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), one of the most important British naval victories in history. It is the city's primary place for the public to gather, celebrate, protest, and socialize. It's not a royal garden or a government building—it's a truly public space.

   25 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   St. James's Palace

   St. James's Palace is the senior royal palace and the official working headquarters of the monarchy. Its importance is more constitutional and historical than residential.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Clarence House

   For nearly six decades, Clarence House

   For nearly six decades, Clarence House was the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, from 1953 until her death in 2002, and it has been the official London home of the Prince of Wales and his family since 2003.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    Horse Guards Parade

    Horse Guards Parade is the annual stage for the King's official birthday parade, known as Trooping the Colour.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

11. 11

    London National Gallery

    A World-Class Collection in One Place: You can see seminal works by the greatest artists in history without traveling across Europe. In a single day, you can stand before van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait, da Vinci's Virgin of the Rocks, Turner's The Fighting Temeraire, and Van Gogh's Sunflowers.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

By David Lloyd George statue.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Comfortable shoes and an umbrella.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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