London 5-Hour Walking Tour: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Entry
by Top Sights Tours Group LLC
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£196Overview
This five-hour walking tour covers about three miles and includes visits to 20 notable landmarks in central London. The tour begins with a walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where visitors spend about one hour. On certain days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday for the 10am tour), the Changing of the Guard ceremony can be viewed from a recommended spot. After Buckingham Palace, the tour continues along the Royal Mall to Trafalgar Square, stopping for about 20 minutes to see Nelson’s Column, the fountains, and The National Gallery. Next, the group walks to Horse Guards Parade at the edge of St. James Park, pausing for 20 minutes to view the arch and clock. The tour then proceeds to Whitehall for approximately 30 minutes, where visitors see grand buildings and monuments, including Downing Street, the official residence and workplace of British Prime Ministers since 1735. From Whitehall, the route leads to Parliament Square, spending about 50 minutes viewing the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Churchill Statue. The final stop is Westminster Abbey. Entry tickets to the abbey are pre-booked and included. After the walking portion, visitors enter the abbey independently and may use a free audio guide to explore the building, which has hosted every English and British monarch’s coronation since 1066. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace
After walking through Green Park, the tour reaches Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the King. The guide shares stories about British royal history while visitors admire the palace. On designated days, the guide finds a good spot to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The visit lasts about 60 minutes before walking along the Royal Mall.
60 min
Trafalgar Square
The group arrives at Trafalgar Square, a public square featuring Nelson’s Column, fountains, and notable buildings including The National Gallery. The stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Next is Horse Guards Parade next to St. James Park. Visitors stop for about 20 minutes to see the parade ground’s famous arch and clock, which offer photo opportunities.
20 min
Whitehall
The tour continues to Whitehall, known for its grand buildings and monuments. This area includes Downing Street, where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Houses of Parliament
At Parliament Square, visitors spend around 50 minutes viewing the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, and the Big Ben clock. Views also include the London Eye and the Churchill Statue.
50 min
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has over 1000 years of history and is where British Kings and Queens are crowned. Entry tickets are pre-booked for after the walking tour to avoid long lines. Once inside, visitors explore independently using a free audio guide available in multiple languages.
120 min
Meeting point
- We meet outside the Ritz hotel - Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs - Nearest tube: Green Park Underground station * This tour no longer includes stops at the Tower of London, London Bridge, or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.*
End point
After your walking tour, return to Westminster Abbey. We will pre-book your tickets so you can enter quickly - no need to wait in the ticket line!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London 5-Hour Walking Tour: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Entry
by Top Sights Tours Group LLC
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£196Overview
This five-hour walking tour covers about three miles and includes visits to 20 notable landmarks in central London. The tour begins with a walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where visitors spend about one hour. On certain days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday for the 10am tour), the Changing of the Guard ceremony can be viewed from a recommended spot. After Buckingham Palace, the tour continues along the Royal Mall to Trafalgar Square, stopping for about 20 minutes to see Nelson’s Column, the fountains, and The National Gallery. Next, the group walks to Horse Guards Parade at the edge of St. James Park, pausing for 20 minutes to view the arch and clock. The tour then proceeds to Whitehall for approximately 30 minutes, where visitors see grand buildings and monuments, including Downing Street, the official residence and workplace of British Prime Ministers since 1735. From Whitehall, the route leads to Parliament Square, spending about 50 minutes viewing the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Churchill Statue. The final stop is Westminster Abbey. Entry tickets to the abbey are pre-booked and included. After the walking portion, visitors enter the abbey independently and may use a free audio guide to explore the building, which has hosted every English and British monarch’s coronation since 1066. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace
After walking through Green Park, the tour reaches Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the King. The guide shares stories about British royal history while visitors admire the palace. On designated days, the guide finds a good spot to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The visit lasts about 60 minutes before walking along the Royal Mall.
60 min
Trafalgar Square
The group arrives at Trafalgar Square, a public square featuring Nelson’s Column, fountains, and notable buildings including The National Gallery. The stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Next is Horse Guards Parade next to St. James Park. Visitors stop for about 20 minutes to see the parade ground’s famous arch and clock, which offer photo opportunities.
20 min
Whitehall
The tour continues to Whitehall, known for its grand buildings and monuments. This area includes Downing Street, where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Houses of Parliament
At Parliament Square, visitors spend around 50 minutes viewing the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, and the Big Ben clock. Views also include the London Eye and the Churchill Statue.
50 min
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has over 1000 years of history and is where British Kings and Queens are crowned. Entry tickets are pre-booked for after the walking tour to avoid long lines. Once inside, visitors explore independently using a free audio guide available in multiple languages.
120 min
Meeting point
- We meet outside the Ritz hotel - Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs - Nearest tube: Green Park Underground station * This tour no longer includes stops at the Tower of London, London Bridge, or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.*
End point
After your walking tour, return to Westminster Abbey. We will pre-book your tickets so you can enter quickly - no need to wait in the ticket line!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.