Westminster Abbey Priority Access and Walking Tour of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Parliament in London
by City Wonders UK
Choose from 6 available options
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$183.62Overview
London’s Westminster area features some of the capital’s most important landmarks. This three-hour walking tour covers Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, and more. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group through Green Park, St. James's Park, Horse Guards Parade, and Parliament Square, providing commentary on each site’s history and significance. The walk begins in Green Park, where the guide introduces London’s royal background. The route continues past Spencer House and Canada Gate to Buckingham Palace, where there is a photo stop at the Victoria Memorial. Then the tour moves through St. James's Park and Horse Guards Parade, with insights into royal ceremonies and government history. Participants view the exterior of 10 Downing Street, the UK Prime Minister’s official residence, before reaching Parliament Square to see Big Ben and statues of notable leaders. The Houses of Parliament are admired from outside. The final stop is Westminster Abbey, where the group receives priority entry with reserved access and an included audioguide for a self-paced visit inside. The guide also provides commentary outside the Abbey before entry. This tour combines a guided walking route with skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey. An optional private guide upgrade offers a fully guided visit inside the Abbey and the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace when it occurs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Green Park
The tour starts in Green Park, where the guide introduces London’s royal history and outlines the tour route.
10 min
Buckingham Palace
The group walks past Spencer House, Green Park Gates, and Canada Gate while the guide discusses royal history and architecture, then arrives at Buckingham Palace to learn about the monarchy and royal events, concluding with a photo stop at the Victoria Memorial.
30 min
St. James's Park
Participants walk through London’s oldest royal park, hearing about its transition from royal hunting grounds to a public park.
10 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
The tour continues to Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial site, where the guide shares stories about royal traditions and explains the political significance of Whitehall.
20 min
10 Downing Street
The group views the outside of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Prime Minister.
Parliament Square
At Parliament Square, the guide points out Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), the Houses of Parliament, and statues of leaders including Churchill, Gandhi, and Mandela.
10 min
Big Ben
Participants see Big Ben, one of London’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of the city.
20 min
Houses of Parliament
The group views the exterior of the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the UK government.
20 min
Westminster Abbey
The tour ends with exterior commentary on Westminster Abbey’s royal and historic importance, followed by reserved entry for a self-guided visit inside using the included audioguide.
50 min
Meeting point
Goddess Diana Fountain (listed as Constance Fund Fountain of Diana on Google Maps) in Green Park. Enter Green Park next to the Ritz Hotel; the fountain is a few steps down the path on the right.
End point
Conclusion Point: Westminster Abbey
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Westminster Abbey Priority Access and Walking Tour of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Parliament in London
by City Wonders UK
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$183.62Overview
London’s Westminster area features some of the capital’s most important landmarks. This three-hour walking tour covers Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, and more. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group through Green Park, St. James's Park, Horse Guards Parade, and Parliament Square, providing commentary on each site’s history and significance. The walk begins in Green Park, where the guide introduces London’s royal background. The route continues past Spencer House and Canada Gate to Buckingham Palace, where there is a photo stop at the Victoria Memorial. Then the tour moves through St. James's Park and Horse Guards Parade, with insights into royal ceremonies and government history. Participants view the exterior of 10 Downing Street, the UK Prime Minister’s official residence, before reaching Parliament Square to see Big Ben and statues of notable leaders. The Houses of Parliament are admired from outside. The final stop is Westminster Abbey, where the group receives priority entry with reserved access and an included audioguide for a self-paced visit inside. The guide also provides commentary outside the Abbey before entry. This tour combines a guided walking route with skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey. An optional private guide upgrade offers a fully guided visit inside the Abbey and the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace when it occurs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Green Park
The tour starts in Green Park, where the guide introduces London’s royal history and outlines the tour route.
10 min
Buckingham Palace
The group walks past Spencer House, Green Park Gates, and Canada Gate while the guide discusses royal history and architecture, then arrives at Buckingham Palace to learn about the monarchy and royal events, concluding with a photo stop at the Victoria Memorial.
30 min
St. James's Park
Participants walk through London’s oldest royal park, hearing about its transition from royal hunting grounds to a public park.
10 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
The tour continues to Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial site, where the guide shares stories about royal traditions and explains the political significance of Whitehall.
20 min
10 Downing Street
The group views the outside of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Prime Minister.
Parliament Square
At Parliament Square, the guide points out Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), the Houses of Parliament, and statues of leaders including Churchill, Gandhi, and Mandela.
10 min
Big Ben
Participants see Big Ben, one of London’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of the city.
20 min
Houses of Parliament
The group views the exterior of the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the UK government.
20 min
Westminster Abbey
The tour ends with exterior commentary on Westminster Abbey’s royal and historic importance, followed by reserved entry for a self-guided visit inside using the included audioguide.
50 min
Meeting point
Goddess Diana Fountain (listed as Constance Fund Fountain of Diana on Google Maps) in Green Park. Enter Green Park next to the Ritz Hotel; the fountain is a few steps down the path on the right.
End point
Conclusion Point: Westminster Abbey
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in London
- The Postal Museum Admission Ticket in London
- Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Spanish
- London Bespoke Tootbus Kids 45-Minute Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guided Commentary
- London Ghosts, Ghouls and Gallows Guided Walking Tour with Evening Boat Ride
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfers
- Go City London Explorer Pass: 2-7 Things To Do Including The Shard