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Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | London, England

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210 to 240 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Join us for this half day tour of Westminster, taking in famous sites such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and more.  Your tour is designed to cover the highlights; however, it's always possible to stop and look at something that's caught your interest.   

You can enjoy captivating stories about the Royal Family past&present, whilst admiring some of the most recognisable sights in the world.  Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during your tour, making for a terrific experience.  

This tour departs twice daily.

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Westminster Abbey
Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA, UK

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

End point

Trafalgar Square
London, UK

What To Expect

Westminster Abbey

The tour starts at your chosen time, your tour guide will meet you at Westminster Abbey shop.Beginning at Westminster Abbey, the church used for many royal weddings, coronations and burials. Moving around outside the church, gives you some idea of the scale of this magnificent building. Thousands of people are buried here, stretching from medieval monarchs to modern scientists, your guide will be happy to help you guess some of their names.The famous sites around Westminster are all very close.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Square

Crossing the road, Parliament Square reveals itself fully, complete with statues of many famous statesmen. Not to be outdone, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben creep into view as we make our way around the square.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

But which bit is Big Ben? Who was it named after? Join us to find out.Strolling away from Parliament Square through hidden alleyways, we can admire the local architecture on our way to the main site, Buckingham palace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes together with the changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic! This is London, there is always time for traditional pageantry.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

The horse guards are just around the corner, they are inspected every day, rain or shine.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. Perhaps you’d like to see where Her Majesty buys her hats from? Browsing through St. James’s Street we can hunt out all the shops with the Royal Warrant.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Park

If you’ve had enough of the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s Park, a beautiful area of serenity in the middle of the city. This is also a great opportunity to spot some local wildlife, with a huge variety of birds and squirrels calling this park home.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

Finally we head out towards the heart of West End, Piccadilly. Surrounded now by theatres, shops and restaurants, perhaps you can find some inspiration for how to spend the evening?
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square, right in the city centre of London, leaving you with time to time to contemplate your tour around some of the worlds most iconic sights.Sometimes the tour runs in a different order to maximise your chances of seeing the guard change, but we will still cover all the places mentioned above.
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15 minutes • 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 Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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