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Private London Westminster Area Self-Guided Tour

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Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided tour experience, your smartphone is your new private guide.

Tag along with Daniel to hear the fascinating story of London's Westminster area.
This self-guided tour of Westminster will show you some of the highlights of London and will concentrate on government, history and the Crown. We start at the Houses of Parliament, and walk along Westminster Abbey, where all monarchs are crowned and many are buried; the Banqueting House, the UK’s first classical building; Downing Street, home to Prime Ministers for 200 years; St James’s Park and Palace, a royal playground and home; to finish at Buckingham Palace, home of the current monarch. If you’re new to London this tour will tell you almost 1,000 years of history and cover many of the key events in that time.

PS: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (a different code than your booking reference number!).

What's Included

  • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
  • In-person Guide
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Meeting Location

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Westminster Station
Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JR, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

London SW1A 1AA
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You will finish the tour at Buckingham Palace after a two-hour walk from Westminster.

What To Expect

Houses of Parliament (Pass By)

You are looking at the Houses of Parliament. This building is also known as the Palace of Westminster and is the seat of the UK’s parliamentary democracy. The building has two chambers; an elected lower house (the House of Commons) and an appointed upper house (the House of Lords). Together they write UK laws.
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Parliament Square

Parliament Square is the green space in front of the Houses of Parliament. This is a public space and is often used as a place of political protest due to its location next to Parliament. Today the green is the home to various statues of historically important people.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winston Churchill Statue (Pass By)

Our first statue is the one right next to you marked Churchill in large letters. This is Winston Churchill who was a Member of Parliament and Prime Minister twice (1940 – 45 and again 1951 -55).
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Millicent Fawcett Statue (Pass By)

We have only one woman depicted in Parliament Square. This is Millicent Fawcett, who was a campaigner for women’s suffrage. Dame Millicent led Britain's largest women's rights association, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, from 1897 to 1919.
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Nelson Mandela Statue (Pass By)

Nelson Mandela was a politician and first President of South Africa from 1994 – 1999. In South Africa, he is often called the Father of the Nation.
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Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square (Pass By)

The Church of St Margaret is called the Church on Parliament Square. It is known as the church of members of the House of Commons.
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Westminster Abbey

Along with St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London; this is the most famous church in London. You may know this church from some of the most famous ceremonies including the funeral of Diana or the wedding of William to Kate Middleton in 2011. It is also known as the burial place of kings and queens as well as some of the country’s most accomplished citizens.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1 Horse Guards Rd (Pass By)

On Great George Street, you will see four red telephone boxes. These are all K6 telephone kiosks. In fact, there are eight different designs of kiosks all introduced by the General Post Office between 1926 and 1989.
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Cenotaph (Pass By)

In the middle of the road, you will see a large stone monument. This is the Cenotaph and it is the focus of remembrance for souls lost in war. The design is by the architect Edwin Lutyens.
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10 Downing Street (Pass By)

The street is home to several key houses and offices supporting the British Government. The most famous of these is number 10, which is the office and home of the British Prime Minister.
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Banqueting House (Pass By)

On the opposite side of the road, you will see a neoclassical building in white stone. This is the Banqueting House. King James I was in need of a new banqueting house to replace a disappointing one that burned in 1619. The architect and Surveyor of the King's Works, Inigo Jones, was given the commission to build a replacement.
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

If you are here at the right time of day, you can see two mounted cavalry soldiers guarding a gatehouse and the parade grounds behind. This is the Horse Guards and the building includes a museum that is open to the public. These soldiers are part of the Household Cavalry and are part of the Queen’s official bodyguard.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's

This green space is today a public park but for most of its history, it was part of a royal hunting ground. London holds eight royal parks of which this 57-acre park is just one.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duke Of York Column

This is the statue of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. He was the second son of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburgh-Strelitz and rumoured to be his father’s favourite son.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Commonwealth Secretariat (Pass By)

Across the road, you can see a fine red brick and white stone house with many flags in the garden. This is Marlborough House and today is the international home of the Commonwealth Secretariat. The flags represent each member nation.
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St. James's Palace (Pass By)

You are now standing in front of the official residence of the Queen, Elizabeth II. This is St James’s Palace and it has been the home of British monarchs since the 1530s.
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Clarence House (Pass By)

The next house that you will see from the Mall is Clarence House. It is the white house with stucco decoration set back from the road. This home was designed by the great Regency architect, John Nash, in 1827 for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence.
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Buckingham Palace

We have reached the final stop on our tour today. This is Buckingham Palace and it has been the London home to British Kings and Queens since Queen Victoria moved here in 1837.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private London Westminster Area Self-Guided Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private London Westminster Area Self-Guided Tour?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!).
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour.
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app.
  • Audio guide, pictures, videos, recommendations, stories and all the info you need.
  • Daniel audio guide will guide you through the tour (real tour guide voice!).
The following is NOT included:
  • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour.
  • In-person Guide.
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 4..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private London Westminster Area Self-Guided Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private London Westminster Area Self-Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Audio guide, pictures, videos, recommendations, stories and all the info you need
  • Daniel audio guide will guide you through the tour (real tour guide voice!)
  • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
  • In-person Guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Check the "Before You Go" Section of your booking and download the Pandemic Tours App.

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