London Walking Tour: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards
by The Tour Guy
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This walking tour lasts about three hours and includes a visit to Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets and a guide. The group meets at Parliament Square, where the guide provides an introduction to the royal landmarks nearby. The tour continues past Big Ben, where the guide explains the history of the 13-tonne bell inside the Elizabeth Tower and its significance to London. Next, the route passes 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's official residence since 1735, with commentary on its role and security. The group then walks through St. James's Park, London's oldest royal park, heading toward Buckingham Palace. The guide leads the group to a good viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which features the Queen's Guard in red tunics and bearskin hats. On certain days or in case of cancellation, the group visits the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall instead. The final stop is Westminster Abbey, where the group enters with timed, skip-the-line tickets. The guide leads a one-hour tour inside the church, showing the Coronation Chair, Queen Elizabeth I's tomb, and Poets' Corner, while explaining the abbey's role in royal coronations, weddings, and funerals over centuries. Headsets are provided for groups of 10 or more to hear the guide clearly. This small-group tour includes a maximum of 20 participants and is led by a Blue Badge certified English-speaking guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parliament Square
The group meets at Parliament Square, surrounded by statues of world leaders and the Houses of Parliament's Gothic facade. The Blue Badge certified guide introduces the day's royal landmarks before setting off.
10 min
Big Ben
Outside the Elizabeth Tower, the guide explains the 13-tonne bell named Big Ben, which has marked the hours since 1859, and shares how the clock face became a famous London landmark.
15 min
10 Downing Street
Walk past 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's official residence since 1735. The guide discusses important decisions made here and notes the presence of armed police guarding the entrance.
10 min
St. James's Park
Stroll through London's oldest royal park with views of pelicans on the lake and tree-lined paths leading toward Buckingham Palace. The guide connects the park's royal history to the upcoming ceremony.
20 min
Changing of the Guard
The guide finds a vantage point to watch the Queen's Guard in red tunics and bearskin hats during the Changing of the Guard ceremony. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, or if the ceremony is canceled due to weather, the group visits the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall instead.
35 min
Westminster Abbey
Enter Westminster Abbey with timed skip-the-line access. The guide leads a one-hour tour inside the coronation church, showing the Coronation Chair, Queen Elizabeth I's tomb, and Poets' Corner, highlighting royal ceremonies and literary memorials.
60 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Our friendly guide will meet you in Parliament Square in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. A representative from our company will be holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
End point
The tour concludes at Westminster Abbey
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Walking Tour: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 1 available option
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.$136.30Overview
This walking tour lasts about three hours and includes a visit to Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets and a guide. The group meets at Parliament Square, where the guide provides an introduction to the royal landmarks nearby. The tour continues past Big Ben, where the guide explains the history of the 13-tonne bell inside the Elizabeth Tower and its significance to London. Next, the route passes 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's official residence since 1735, with commentary on its role and security. The group then walks through St. James's Park, London's oldest royal park, heading toward Buckingham Palace. The guide leads the group to a good viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which features the Queen's Guard in red tunics and bearskin hats. On certain days or in case of cancellation, the group visits the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall instead. The final stop is Westminster Abbey, where the group enters with timed, skip-the-line tickets. The guide leads a one-hour tour inside the church, showing the Coronation Chair, Queen Elizabeth I's tomb, and Poets' Corner, while explaining the abbey's role in royal coronations, weddings, and funerals over centuries. Headsets are provided for groups of 10 or more to hear the guide clearly. This small-group tour includes a maximum of 20 participants and is led by a Blue Badge certified English-speaking guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parliament Square
The group meets at Parliament Square, surrounded by statues of world leaders and the Houses of Parliament's Gothic facade. The Blue Badge certified guide introduces the day's royal landmarks before setting off.
10 min
Big Ben
Outside the Elizabeth Tower, the guide explains the 13-tonne bell named Big Ben, which has marked the hours since 1859, and shares how the clock face became a famous London landmark.
15 min
10 Downing Street
Walk past 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's official residence since 1735. The guide discusses important decisions made here and notes the presence of armed police guarding the entrance.
10 min
St. James's Park
Stroll through London's oldest royal park with views of pelicans on the lake and tree-lined paths leading toward Buckingham Palace. The guide connects the park's royal history to the upcoming ceremony.
20 min
Changing of the Guard
The guide finds a vantage point to watch the Queen's Guard in red tunics and bearskin hats during the Changing of the Guard ceremony. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, or if the ceremony is canceled due to weather, the group visits the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall instead.
35 min
Westminster Abbey
Enter Westminster Abbey with timed skip-the-line access. The guide leads a one-hour tour inside the coronation church, showing the Coronation Chair, Queen Elizabeth I's tomb, and Poets' Corner, highlighting royal ceremonies and literary memorials.
60 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Our friendly guide will meet you in Parliament Square in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. A representative from our company will be holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
End point
The tour concludes at Westminster Abbey
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.