Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the drama, pageantry, and hidden quirks of royal London on this private walking tour through the heart of Westminster. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind the world’s most recognisable landmarks — including the famous “palace” that isn’t actually a palace at all.
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens as you discover how power, ceremony, scandal, and tradition have collided for centuries to shape Britain’s political and royal life.
This isn’t just history — it’s full of surprises. Meet the royal horses, spot cheeky squirrels, encounter pelicans and even hunt down a curious nose hiding in plain sight. With a knowledgeable, entertaining private ...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide will meet you at your hotel (no vehicle)
All Fees and Taxes
Private Guide
Gratuity
Private transportation
Itinerary
1
Buckingham Palace
Stand outside the world’s most famous royal residence as your guide brings the British monarchy to life through scandal, ceremony, and tradition. Learn why Buckingham Palace is technically not a palace at all and discover how it became the symbolic heart of the monarchy.
10 minutes
2
St. James's Park
Walk through London’s most elegant royal park, famous for its lake, pelicans, and postcard views of Buckingham Palace. A relaxed pause for photos, wildlife spotting, and stories of royal leisure and intrigue.
10 minutes
3
The Mall
Stroll along the grand ceremonial avenue used for coronations, jubilees, and royal processions. Your guide will point out hidden details and explain how this road became the stage for Britain’s most important national moments.
5 minutes
4
St. James's Palace
One of London’s oldest royal palaces and still the formal seat of the Royal Court. Hear stories of Tudor drama, royal marriages, and why this unassuming building remains hugely important today.
5 minutes
5
Clarence House
Former home of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. A short stop to discuss modern royal life and spot soldiers guarding the royal residences nearby.
5 minutes
6
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Meet the King’s mounted guards and try (politely) to make them laugh. Learn the traditions of the Household Cavalry and enjoy one of London’s best photo opportunities.
10 minutes
7
Whitehall
Walk along Britain’s political spine, lined with historic government buildings. Hear stories of power, protest, espionage, and state secrets stretching back centuries.
5 minutes
8
Downing Street
View the famous black gates that lead to Number 10, home of the British Prime Minister. Your guide explains how this modest street became one of the most powerful addresses in the world.
5 minutes
9
Churchill War Rooms
Stand above the hidden bunker where Winston Churchill led Britain during WWII. Learn how secret underground operations helped change the course of history.
5 minutes
10
Westminster Abbey
Explore the exterior of one of Britain’s most important churches. Site of coronations, royal weddings, and burials, and final resting place of figures such as Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens.
15 minutes
11
Big Ben
Admire Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while hearing the dramatic story of British democracy, revolutions, and the Gunpowder Plot. A classic London moment.
10 minutes
12
Houses of Parliament
A closer look at this Gothic masterpiece as your guide explains how Britain’s political system evolved and why this building shaped democracies around the world.
10 minutes
13
Westminster Bridge
One of London’s best viewpoints for photographs of Big Ben and the Thames. Learn how bridges helped London grow into a global capital.
5 minutes
14
Hyde Park
A peaceful pause in one of London’s great Royal Parks. Hear stories of Speakers’ Corner, royal duels, protests, and how public space shaped free speech in Britain.
10 minutes
15
Trafalgar Square
Experience the beating heart of the capital. Learn about Admiral Nelson, national celebrations, protests, and why Londoners always gather here in moments of triumph or crisis.
10 minutes
Private Royal & Westminster Walking Tour
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Step into the drama, pageantry, and hidden quirks of royal London on this private walking tour through the heart of Westminster. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind the world’s most recognisable landmarks — including the famous “palace” that isn’t actually a palace at all.
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens as you discover how power, ceremony, scandal, and tradition have collided for centuries to shape Britain’s political and royal life.
This isn’t just history — it’s full of surprises. Meet the royal horses, spot cheeky squirrels, encounter pelicans and even hunt down a curious nose hiding in plain sight. With a knowledgeable, entertaining private ...
