The Best of Westminster: Private Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey

Discover the best of Westminster, and see some of London's unmissable attractions in a half-day tour including spectacular parks and royal sites with a Blue Badge tour guide. 

On your private tour, you will:

• See Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben;
• Enjoy a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, where 38 coronations have taken place;
• Learn about fascinating English history, British tradition and London's incredible past—from the plague and the great fire of London to the Blitz;
• Hear stories as you visit the outside of Buckingham Palace, via the beautiful St James's Park and Trafalgar Square.

Reveal the secrets of power and politics on your exciting tour of Westminster, seeing some of the most recognisable landmarks. Learn all about the Houses of Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and be inspired by its mighty history. 

Then, gain insight into the centuries-old Westminster Abbey (with entrance tickets included), the setting for every coronation since 1066, many royal weddings and the final resting place of 17 monarchs. 

Amble through the fabulous gardens and sights of St James's Park and admire the magnificent Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837. Walk along the Mall and learn curious facts about British kings and queens, who turned the British Empire into the most dominant power on Earth. 

Your tour finishes with a walk through Trafalgar Square, onto Covent Garden, where your guide will show you the best places to spend the rest of your time dining and shopping. 

Tour duration
3.5 hours 30 minutes

Type of tour
This is a walking tour and no transportation is included

Tickets included

• - English Speaking Tour Guide
• - Westminster Abbey admission tickets

Other inclusions

- Gratuities optional

- Food & Drinks are not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included

Suitable for
Family, Friends, History Buffs, Intellectually Curious

Attractions along this route:

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence for HM Queen Elizabeth II and it's one of London’s most popular attractions.

Big Ben
Renamed "Elizabeth Tower" for the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the iconic Victorian clock tower of London, has become a symbol of the city itself.

Downing Street
The home of some of the most important members of the British Government, including the Prime Minister himself.

Trafalgar Square
A beautiful historic square in the heart of London and one of the city's top tourist attractions.

Westminster Abbey
One of London's oldest and most magnificent churches, with a long-standing connection to the royal family.

St James's Park
A green oasis in royal London that is host to numerous ceremonies - and has a lake complete with pelicans.

The Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the political heart of the United Kingdom and the meeting place for the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a former market that is now an area popular for shopping, eating and watching the varied street performers.

Whitehall Place
Recognised as the centre of Her Majesty's Government and the seat of power for the United Kingdom.