Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace Guided Tour of London
by London Strides
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This four-hour guided walking and outdoor tour covers more than 20 key Westminster landmarks in central London. The tour begins at Parliament Square by the Winston Churchill Statue. The guide explains the history of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster during a 20-minute stop, including views of surrounding statues and the nearby River Thames. Next, the group enters Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Blue Badge guided tour. The guide shows the Abbey’s Gothic architecture, tombs of monarchs and poets, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. After the Abbey, there is a short coffee or tea break. The tour continues with a walk through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, where the guide presents the palace's history and royal connections during a 50-minute visit with outside views only. Then, a 20-minute stop at St. James’s Palace covers its Tudor architecture and role as a former royal residence, including stories of major royal events. The final 40 minutes explore the St. James’s area on foot, focusing on its menswear shops, bespoke tailoring, gentlemen’s clubs, and perfumeries, ending near Piccadilly Arcade. The guide also points out places to eat or relax nearby. The group size is limited to 20 people, and headsets are provided for groups of 10 or more. Entry to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace interiors are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parliament Square
The tour starts at Parliament Square in front of the Winston Churchill Statue, where the guide meets the group.
10 min
Big Ben
The guide provides a 20-minute commentary on Big Ben’s history, design, and cultural significance, including views of the Palace of Westminster’s Gothic architecture. The group also hears stories about statues nearby, such as Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi, and views the surrounding political area and the River Thames.
20 min
Westminster Abbey
A 90-minute guided tour inside Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line entry in a small group of no more than 20 people. The guide explains the Abbey’s 1,000-year history, Gothic style, and role in royal coronations including King Charles III. Key highlights include tombs of monarchs like Queen Elizabeth I, Poets’ Corner, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, along with stained-glass windows and chapels.
90 min
Coffee Break
A short coffee or tea break follows the Westminster Abbey tour before continuing with the royal sights.
10 min
Buckingham Palace
The group walks through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, with a 50-minute stop outside the palace. The guide shares details about its history and royal importance, points out Clarence House, and may include a visit to the Royal Guard Chapel to explain guard traditions.
50 min
St. James's Palace
At St. James’s Palace, the guide explains its Tudor architecture and history as the former royal residence before Buckingham Palace. Stories include royal weddings and state ceremonies. The guide points out gates and courtyards, and if timing allows, the Changing of the Guard may be observed.
20 min
St. James's
The final stop is a 40-minute walk around St. James’s, focusing on menswear shops and bespoke tailoring on Jermyn Street. The guide highlights classic shirt makers, hatters, cigar merchants, gentlemen’s clubs, and perfumeries, ending near Piccadilly Arcade with suggestions for food, shopping, or cafés.
40 min
Meeting point
• Take the Tube: Use the Jubilee, Circle, or District Line to reach Westminster Station. • Exit the Station: Use Exit 4. • Walk to Parliament Square: • Find the Statue: Its the first statue at Parliament Square Garden. Your guide will be waiting by the statue.
End point
Its walking distance to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace Guided Tour of London
by London Strides
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.£158Overview
This four-hour guided walking and outdoor tour covers more than 20 key Westminster landmarks in central London. The tour begins at Parliament Square by the Winston Churchill Statue. The guide explains the history of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster during a 20-minute stop, including views of surrounding statues and the nearby River Thames. Next, the group enters Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Blue Badge guided tour. The guide shows the Abbey’s Gothic architecture, tombs of monarchs and poets, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. After the Abbey, there is a short coffee or tea break. The tour continues with a walk through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, where the guide presents the palace's history and royal connections during a 50-minute visit with outside views only. Then, a 20-minute stop at St. James’s Palace covers its Tudor architecture and role as a former royal residence, including stories of major royal events. The final 40 minutes explore the St. James’s area on foot, focusing on its menswear shops, bespoke tailoring, gentlemen’s clubs, and perfumeries, ending near Piccadilly Arcade. The guide also points out places to eat or relax nearby. The group size is limited to 20 people, and headsets are provided for groups of 10 or more. Entry to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace interiors are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parliament Square
The tour starts at Parliament Square in front of the Winston Churchill Statue, where the guide meets the group.
10 min
Big Ben
The guide provides a 20-minute commentary on Big Ben’s history, design, and cultural significance, including views of the Palace of Westminster’s Gothic architecture. The group also hears stories about statues nearby, such as Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi, and views the surrounding political area and the River Thames.
20 min
Westminster Abbey
A 90-minute guided tour inside Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line entry in a small group of no more than 20 people. The guide explains the Abbey’s 1,000-year history, Gothic style, and role in royal coronations including King Charles III. Key highlights include tombs of monarchs like Queen Elizabeth I, Poets’ Corner, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, along with stained-glass windows and chapels.
90 min
Coffee Break
A short coffee or tea break follows the Westminster Abbey tour before continuing with the royal sights.
10 min
Buckingham Palace
The group walks through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, with a 50-minute stop outside the palace. The guide shares details about its history and royal importance, points out Clarence House, and may include a visit to the Royal Guard Chapel to explain guard traditions.
50 min
St. James's Palace
At St. James’s Palace, the guide explains its Tudor architecture and history as the former royal residence before Buckingham Palace. Stories include royal weddings and state ceremonies. The guide points out gates and courtyards, and if timing allows, the Changing of the Guard may be observed.
20 min
St. James's
The final stop is a 40-minute walk around St. James’s, focusing on menswear shops and bespoke tailoring on Jermyn Street. The guide highlights classic shirt makers, hatters, cigar merchants, gentlemen’s clubs, and perfumeries, ending near Piccadilly Arcade with suggestions for food, shopping, or cafés.
40 min
Meeting point
• Take the Tube: Use the Jubilee, Circle, or District Line to reach Westminster Station. • Exit the Station: Use Exit 4. • Walk to Parliament Square: • Find the Statue: Its the first statue at Parliament Square Garden. Your guide will be waiting by the statue.
End point
Its walking distance to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.