London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)
Description
Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks on a 3 hour walking tour then visit Westminster Abbey One of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for the English Monarchy. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (certain days). Head to Westminster, see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. Please note: The Changing of the Guard happens Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour We will not accompany you into the Abbey
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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.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
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!
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!
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.
Continue to Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! We'll pre-book your entry tickets for after the walking tour, so no need to join the long ticket line! Once inside, explore at your own pace with the help of a free audio guide (available in multiple languages)
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Important 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
- This 3-hour walking tour. See “What to Expect” for full route details.
Reviews(778)
Very enjoyable tour and would book again
Very interesting tour. We added on the Churchill’s War Room. Nathaniel was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
The experience was great! it was a very informative and entertaining leisure walk. Ash, our Guide, was very personable, answered any and all questions everyone had. I would definitely recommend the Tour for anyone wanting to experience some Main Landmarks in London. Booking tickets was easy with no hassle! 100% RECOMMEND going through Viator!
The tour was wonderful - Ash was an exceptional guide and shared so much great knowledge. The walk was lovely and he gave us plenty of time to explore and take photos. He also answered all of our random questions - a perfect way to experience so many staple locations in London!
What a fun, and interesting way to see parts of the city! We really enjoyed ourselves and the time flew by. Ashley was full of knowledge and had a great sense of humor! Well definitely take this again when other family members come with us next year 😊
What a fantastic way to see so many iconic London sites! Nathaniel was phenomenal - full of history and a very good storyteller - he had us positioned for great places to view the Changing of the Guard. Gearing more about 10 Downing Street was a personal favorite for me. We also did the Westminster Abbey and Churchill's War Room right after. If I did it again, I would likely do them in a different day as it is a lot! I might also recommend a hearty breakfast before the tour!!
Nathaniel was a wonderful, entertaining guide who provided us a terrific educational experience about London. Seeing the changing of the guard is something to see so you understand what it means. Sadly, it is underwhelming. Nathaniel put us in a location that provided good visibility and entertained us with fun stories from history. I purchased tickets to see Westminster Abbey as part of my package. What I didn’t know was that our tickets didn’t give us a scheduled tour time so, after a 3+ hour wonderful walking tour and being tired, we had to wait in line to enter the Abbey. Not a major deal but it was a little disappointing.
Bring comfortable shoes, definitely a lot of walking but so well worth it. We had Ashley or Ash as he likes to be called and he was an absolute blast. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He made the whole experience so much better.
Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Sites were well explained and pace was excellent thank you
Our tour guide took us through London and he was absolutely brilliant. super funny and entertaining and best tour out of all the tours we had this week. Adrian was unforgettable and so was the tour! My daughter asked to do it again with the same guy.
