Greater London Trip Overview
Discover literally thousands of years of royal history on a spectacular walking tour that includes a ticket to get inside Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence.
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Horseguards Parade- the stones of the landmarks of Westminster tell tales of centuries of England’s royal dynasties from Saxon Kings to Virgin Queens and onwards to the longest-reigning monarch of all time – Queen Elizabeth II.
Come along on a small-group adventure with your expert English-speaking guide through over 1000 years of history. Capture the ultimate Westminster snapshots as you visit the most iconic telephone box in the city and the Queen’s Lifeguards who, on horseback, guard the entrances to the royal residences.
No tour of Royal Westminster would be complete without seeing a Royal Palace or two en route and on this tour? You’ll see three with the crowning jewel being the home of Queen Elizabeth herself- Buckingham Palace.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Discover literally thousands of years of royal history on a spectacular walking tour that includes a ticket to get inside Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence.
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Horseguards Parade- the stones of the landmarks of Westminster tell tales of centuries of England’s royal dynasties from Saxon Kings to Virgin Queens and onwards to the longest-reigning monarch of all time – Queen Elizabeth II.
Come along on a small-group adventure with your expert English-speaking guide through over 1000 years of history. Capture the ultimate Westminster snapshots as you visit the most iconic telephone box in the city and the Queen’s Lifeguards who, on horseback, guard the entrances to the royal residences.
No tour of Royal Westminster would be complete without seeing a Royal Palace or two en route and on this tour? You’ll see three with the crowning jewel being the home of Queen Elizabeth herself- Buckingham Palace.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.
Visiting outside
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms as you’ll find out.
Visiting outside
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places.
Visiting outside
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horseguards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself.
Visiting outside
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. James’s Palace, Marlborough Rd, St. James’s, London SW1A 1BS England
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.
Visiting outside
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
No guides are allowed to talk within the walls of the palace but fear not, after setting the scene for this unforgettable visit with anecdotes and stories of their own, your expert guide will see you off into the palace for a self-guided audio tour to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Take up this invitation to get a rare glimpse into life at this nationally cherished palace as you tour the opulent State Rooms and marvel at gifts from Heads of State, spectacular furnishings and artworks, all brought to life by the official Palace Audio Tour. Don’t forget to stop by the 16-hectare Palace Gardens where the Queen holds her world-famous tea parties. With the palace being open to the public for just two months a year in August & September, tickets are always in high demand for this unforgettable experience
Self-guided audio tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
