There are few places that hold as much history, mystery and intrigue in just a few square miles, but the City of Westminster has been at the centre of British political and royal life for centuries. On this guided walking tour, you’ll spend around three hours taking in the capital’s best-loved royal landmarks and by the end, you’ll know more about the place than most locals. Expert local guide, Sally, revels in the detail of the tour, “there's no end to the stories I could share about the history of these magnificent buildings and about the movers and shakers who've roamed their halls. There’s a royal connection at every turn.”You’ll cut a path through the heart of London, see Whitehall and Downing Street, and gaze up at Big Ben and the spiky spires that could only belong to the Gothic-styled Houses of Parliament. With three miles of corridors woven inside, the sheer size of this former royal palace might surprise you. Over at Buckingham Palace, the nearby half-mile-long Mall and the Victoria Memorial help make the 18th-century palace shine. You’ll be in for an extra treat if the famous changing of the guard coincides with your visit. There are photo opportunities galore on this walk, with stops at Horse Guards and Trafalgar Square, where a statue of Admiral Nelson stands tall. And, for a peaceful stroll, you’ll visit London’s oldest royal park, St James’s – created by Henry VIII. At the end of the tour, your Blue Badge certified guide will hand over your ticket to Westminster Abbey. You can wander this 900-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace and explore its memorials and graves. 18 monarchs are buried here, alongside national treasures like Charles Darwin and Laurence Olivier.
This tour takes around three hours followed by time at your own pace to visit Westminster Abbey
It's a three-hour guided walking tour of the regal realm of London's City of Westminster. You’ll delve into centuries of hidden history at iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. There are fascinating tales of royal births, weddings, and proclamations as you pass St James Palace. It includes entrance to the 900-year-old UNESCO-listed Westminster Abbey to tour at your own pace. Your Blue Badge qualified guide will share the facts and fables surrounding these royal landmarks
Meet your Guide between the two fountains, in front of Nelson’s Column. The guide will hold a TUIMusement sign with a logo in it.