Greater London Trip Overview
“Meet the Blue Badge Guide right outside Westminster Abbey and you will skip the ticket line and enter the majesty of Westminster Abbey!
Make your kids feel like kings or queens while discovering the beauty of one of the most iconic attractions in London. This 2.5 hour private tour will be tailored to their interests and needs and the whole family will learn so much!
Westminster Abbey has a thousand years of history for you to explore, discover and learn about together!
Moreover, in the company of your guide you will enjoy a sightseeing walk in the Westminster area during which you will see, from the outside, some of London’s most famous and recognisable landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and St. James Park!”
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
“Meet the Blue Badge Guide right outside Westminster Abbey and you will skip the ticket line and enter the majesty of Westminster Abbey!
Make your kids feel like kings or queens while discovering the beauty of one of the most iconic attractions in London. This 2.5 hour private tour will be tailored to their interests and needs and the whole family will learn so much!
Westminster Abbey has a thousand years of history for you to explore, discover and learn about together!
Moreover, in the company of your guide you will enjoy a sightseeing walk in the Westminster area during which you will see, from the outside, some of London’s most famous and recognisable landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and St. James Park!”
Itinerary
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Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Allow our fantastic kid-friendly guide to bring you face-to-face with centuries of British history as you travel through time to meet monarchs, poets, writers, scientists and explorers. Our guide will make sure both you and your children are entertained throughout your visit and with fascinating stories history will come to life before your very eyes!
Westminster Abbey is a splendid mixture of architectural styles and is considered the finest example of Early English Gothic (1190–1300). It is the site of coronations and other ceremonies of national significance and not merely a beautiful place of worship. The abbey also provides a remarkable “who’s who” of British history.
It stands just west of the Houses of Parliament in the Greater London borough of Westminster. Situated on the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery. In 1987 Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret’s Church, and the Houses of Parliament were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
During this private kid-friendly tour you will see the most famous places in the Abbey such as the Coronation Chair, the Poet’s Corner, which hosts many graves and dedications to the greats of English literature. the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, The Lady Chappel and many more.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
As well as visiting Westminster Abbey, you will have the opportunity to take a walk around the City of Westminster itself and see some of London’s most famous and iconic buildings and landmarks.
From the outside, you will admire the Palace of Westminster, perhaps better known as the Houses of Parliament, the home of British democracy.
Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower – Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Just next to the Palace of Westminster is one of the most iconic sights and internationally recognizable monuments in the world, Big Ben. The name “Big Ben” is actually the nickname given to the Great Bell of the clock, though it is commonly used to refer to both the clock and the clock tower itself. The original name of the tower housing Big Ben was “The Clock Tower”, but it was renamed “Elizabeth Tower” in 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Pass By: St. James’s Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
You will round off your tour with a relaxing stroll through the idyllic greenery of St. James’s Park. One of the main features of the park is its lake with two islands, West Island and Duck Island. The latter is so-called due to the lake’s collection of waterfowl, and you might even catch a glimpse of a resident colony of pelicans!
