London Historic Sights and Westminster Abbey Tour

Discover classic London sights including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and much more, then head inside the incredible Westminster Abbey with pre-booked tickets - no need to wait in the ticket line!
Your entertaining local guide will bring the most historic part of London to life with amazing stories and fun facts about the past, and you'll also learn about modern life in the city and can see the famous Changing of the Guard on certain days (Mon/Weds/Fri/Sun).
At Westminster Abbey, one of the world's most impressive buildings, walk through over 900 years of history at your own pace with a great audio guide.

It's the ideal introduction to historic London!

Meeting Point

The Ritz London

150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK

- We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)
- Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs
- Nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station

What's included:

• Fun and Knowledgeable Local Guide (English speaking)
• Multimedia Abbey guide (available in multiple languages)
• Pre-booked tickets for Westminster Abbey (skip the ticket line!)
• 3-hour walking tour with over 20 top Westminster sights

Not included:

• Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks)

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.
On certain days (Mon/Weds/Fri/Sun) you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!

Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall.

1 hour

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.

20 minutes

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!

20 minutes

Whitehall

London, SW1A 2BX

Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!

30 minutes

Parliament Square

Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD

At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.

50 minutes

Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
We'll pre-book your entry tickets for after the walking tour, so no need to join the long ticket line! Once inside, explore at your own pace with the help of a free audio guide (available in multiple languages)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included