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Westminster Private Walking Tour & Skip-the-line Abbey Entry

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About this activity

Explore iconic London with a fun Private Guide for you and your family / friends! We will see over 20 of London’s top sights in this historic walking tour! After the walking tour : Visit Westminster Abbey. (with pre-booked tickets allowing for quicker entry - just pass through security and skip the ticket line!) Before entering the Abbey, your historic walking tour takes you through London’s best known area, Westminster, with a friendly expert guide. We start in Green Park and begin our Westminster walking tour. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard - Mon/Weds/Fri only), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace) After your walking tour, you'll make your way to Westminster Abbey with entry tickets and multi-language audio tour included.  Come and join us on the best London walking tour, to see the best sights in London, with some of the best London tour guides!

Highlights

    What's included

    • Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
    • Admission to Westminster Abbey (skip the ticket line) & audio guide
    • Private Tour
    • Fun Local Guide

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and snacks
    • Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
    • Umbrella (if it's raining)

    Itinerary

    1. Changing of the Guard

      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! Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Trafalgar Square

      Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. 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!

      20 minutesAdmission free

    4. Downing Street

      Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This

      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!

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

      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.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Westminster

      Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey. Your Abbey tickets are booked in advance for after the walking tour, so you only need to pass through the security check before entering - no need to wait in the long ticket line! One of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history, this is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! Explore the famous burial sites and specatular sculptures at your leisure, with the help of a multi-language audio guide.

      2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map

    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

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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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • PLEASE NOTE: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • We meet outside The Ritz hotel (155 Piccadilly). At the Ritz, please meet us next to two red telephone boxes & the two souvenir stalls

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Top Sights Tours Group LLC
    Product code
    75760P351

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