Westminster Private Walking Tour and Parliament

This is a 3-hour private walking tour where you will see the very best sights of Westminster before entering the spectacular Palace of Westminster – home to the UK Parliament and with over 1000 years of history!
We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Along the way, your local London guide will show you sights including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye and Parliament Square. During June and July, you can even see the Changing of the Guard (10am tour & certain days only)!

After your walking tour, you’ll enter the famous Palace of Westminster – home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This is where Britain’s biggest decisions have been made for centuries!

The multimedia guide contains both audio commentary and video content in a range of languages to choose from, allowing you to go at your own pace for 90 minutes to explore this historic palace.

Meeting Point

The Ritz London

150 Piccadilly, 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
•⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station

What's included:

• Admission to Palace of Westminster & audio guide
• Private Tour
• Top Westminster sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
• Fun Local Guide

Not included:

• Food and snacks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Umbrella (if it's raining)
• Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)

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 you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!

Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

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!

20 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.

40 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!

20 minutes

Houses of Parliament

Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA

After the walking tour, enter the Houses of Parliament and explore at your own pace with a multi-language audio guide!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included