Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace
by UK Tours & Activites
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This walking tour in London lasts about three to four hours and offers two options focused on Westminster Abbey. The four-hour option includes a fully guided walk through Westminster City and inside Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets, led by a Blue Badge Guide. In this tour, you visit the Abbey's coronation halls, Poets' Corner, and royal tombs. You also see the exterior of Westminster Palace, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. The three-hour option combines a guided walking tour of Westminster City exteriors with free self-entry to Westminster Abbey for an organ recital, evensong, or evening mass, depending on the Abbey's schedule. This option does not include a guided tour inside the Abbey. Both tours begin at different locations: the four-hour tour starts at the Sir Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, while the three-hour tour starts at The Horses of Helios sculpture near Piccadilly Circus and ends at Westminster Abbey. Along the way, you visit Parliament Square, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Margaret’s Church, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace (exterior only), the Queen Victoria Memorial, and St James’s Palace. The guide shares stories about British history, politics, royal life, and local landmarks. You also have a break at the Westminster Abbey Shop. The tours cover about 3.2 kilometers on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The four-hour option includes skip-the-line entry to the Abbey and a Blue Badge Guide, while the three-hour option provides free Abbey entry for the recital or evensong but no internal guidance. Entry to Buckingham Palace and Big Ben is not included. Group size is limited to 20 people, and the commentary is offered in one selected language.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sir Winston Churchill Statue
The 4-hour tour begins at the Sir Winston Churchill Statue in Parliament Square, where a Licensed Guide shares stories about Churchill’s role in British history. The 3-hour tour starts at The Horses of Helios sculpture near Piccadilly Circus and ends at Westminster Abbey, covering Westminster City highlights before a self-guided Abbey visit for recital or mass.
5 min
Parliament Square
Both 4- and 3-hour tours pause at Parliament Square, a lively area surrounded by landmarks including Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, where visitors can take a moment to absorb the bustling atmosphere.
5 min
Big Ben Viewpoint
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, visitors view Big Ben from across the street, a good vantage point to see this clock tower away from crowds. Although the Elizabeth Tower is not open to the public, the guide shares stories about Big Ben’s history, architecture, and the chimes that mark each hour.
15 min
Houses of Parliament
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a stop to observe the Gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament, the seat of British democracy. The guide shares tales of political drama, royal ceremonies, and the building’s architectural features.
5 min
Westminster Abbey
The 4-hour tour enters Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets and a guided walk inside, including coronation halls, Poets' Corner, and royal tombs. The 3-hour tour offers free self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or evening mass, with no guide inside the Abbey.
105 min
Westminster Abbey Shop
Both 4- and 3-hour tours include a break at the Westminster Abbey Shop, where visitors can browse souvenirs and gifts related to this historic site.
15 min
St Margaret’s Church
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, participants visit St Margaret’s Church next to the Abbey. The guide explains its role as the “Parish Church of the House of Commons” and its connections to British political history.
5 min
Westminster City Streets
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a walk through Westminster City’s busy streets, where the guide reveals stories and architectural details reflecting the area’s political and cultural importance.
5 min
St. James's Park
Both 4- and 3-hour tours include a walk through St James’s Park, London’s oldest royal park. Visitors see its lake, blooming gardens, and resident wildlife as the guide describes royal leisure.
15 min
Buckingham Palace
The 4- and 3-hour tours stop for photos at Buckingham Palace’s ornate gates, the official residence of the British King. Entry is not included due to restricted access. The guide points out the famous balcony used for royal greetings and explains how to tell if the King is at home, along with royal anecdotes and facts about the palace’s ceremonial role.
30 min
Queen Victoria Memorial
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, visitors pause at the Queen Victoria Memorial to learn about Queen Victoria’s legacy and the artistic details of this monument, a symbol of imperial Britain.
5 min
St. James's Palace
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a visit to St James’s Palace, where the guide shares stories about monarchs, ceremonies, and the palace’s role in modern British royalty.
10 min
London Life Insights
During the 4- and 3-hour tours, the guide provides information about London’s daily life and top attractions. On selected mornings, visitors might see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, depending on its schedule.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide right of The Horses of Helios sculpture (from the Piccadilly Circus and Converty Street side by Hard Rock Cafe), 34 Haymarket, London W1J 9HR, Great Britain. Coordinates: 51.510042337280034, -0.13343455053718148.
End point
The tour will end at Jermyn Street, London, UK.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace
by UK Tours & Activites
Choose from 6 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.£59Overview
This walking tour in London lasts about three to four hours and offers two options focused on Westminster Abbey. The four-hour option includes a fully guided walk through Westminster City and inside Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets, led by a Blue Badge Guide. In this tour, you visit the Abbey's coronation halls, Poets' Corner, and royal tombs. You also see the exterior of Westminster Palace, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. The three-hour option combines a guided walking tour of Westminster City exteriors with free self-entry to Westminster Abbey for an organ recital, evensong, or evening mass, depending on the Abbey's schedule. This option does not include a guided tour inside the Abbey. Both tours begin at different locations: the four-hour tour starts at the Sir Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, while the three-hour tour starts at The Horses of Helios sculpture near Piccadilly Circus and ends at Westminster Abbey. Along the way, you visit Parliament Square, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Margaret’s Church, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace (exterior only), the Queen Victoria Memorial, and St James’s Palace. The guide shares stories about British history, politics, royal life, and local landmarks. You also have a break at the Westminster Abbey Shop. The tours cover about 3.2 kilometers on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The four-hour option includes skip-the-line entry to the Abbey and a Blue Badge Guide, while the three-hour option provides free Abbey entry for the recital or evensong but no internal guidance. Entry to Buckingham Palace and Big Ben is not included. Group size is limited to 20 people, and the commentary is offered in one selected language.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sir Winston Churchill Statue
The 4-hour tour begins at the Sir Winston Churchill Statue in Parliament Square, where a Licensed Guide shares stories about Churchill’s role in British history. The 3-hour tour starts at The Horses of Helios sculpture near Piccadilly Circus and ends at Westminster Abbey, covering Westminster City highlights before a self-guided Abbey visit for recital or mass.
5 min
Parliament Square
Both 4- and 3-hour tours pause at Parliament Square, a lively area surrounded by landmarks including Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, where visitors can take a moment to absorb the bustling atmosphere.
5 min
Big Ben Viewpoint
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, visitors view Big Ben from across the street, a good vantage point to see this clock tower away from crowds. Although the Elizabeth Tower is not open to the public, the guide shares stories about Big Ben’s history, architecture, and the chimes that mark each hour.
15 min
Houses of Parliament
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a stop to observe the Gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament, the seat of British democracy. The guide shares tales of political drama, royal ceremonies, and the building’s architectural features.
5 min
Westminster Abbey
The 4-hour tour enters Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets and a guided walk inside, including coronation halls, Poets' Corner, and royal tombs. The 3-hour tour offers free self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or evening mass, with no guide inside the Abbey.
105 min
Westminster Abbey Shop
Both 4- and 3-hour tours include a break at the Westminster Abbey Shop, where visitors can browse souvenirs and gifts related to this historic site.
15 min
St Margaret’s Church
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, participants visit St Margaret’s Church next to the Abbey. The guide explains its role as the “Parish Church of the House of Commons” and its connections to British political history.
5 min
Westminster City Streets
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a walk through Westminster City’s busy streets, where the guide reveals stories and architectural details reflecting the area’s political and cultural importance.
5 min
St. James's Park
Both 4- and 3-hour tours include a walk through St James’s Park, London’s oldest royal park. Visitors see its lake, blooming gardens, and resident wildlife as the guide describes royal leisure.
15 min
Buckingham Palace
The 4- and 3-hour tours stop for photos at Buckingham Palace’s ornate gates, the official residence of the British King. Entry is not included due to restricted access. The guide points out the famous balcony used for royal greetings and explains how to tell if the King is at home, along with royal anecdotes and facts about the palace’s ceremonial role.
30 min
Queen Victoria Memorial
On the 4- and 3-hour tours, visitors pause at the Queen Victoria Memorial to learn about Queen Victoria’s legacy and the artistic details of this monument, a symbol of imperial Britain.
5 min
St. James's Palace
The 4- and 3-hour tours include a visit to St James’s Palace, where the guide shares stories about monarchs, ceremonies, and the palace’s role in modern British royalty.
10 min
London Life Insights
During the 4- and 3-hour tours, the guide provides information about London’s daily life and top attractions. On selected mornings, visitors might see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, depending on its schedule.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide right of The Horses of Helios sculpture (from the Piccadilly Circus and Converty Street side by Hard Rock Cafe), 34 Haymarket, London W1J 9HR, Great Britain. Coordinates: 51.510042337280034, -0.13343455053718148.
End point
The tour will end at Jermyn Street, London, UK.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.