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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Start off your trip to London with a 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour detailing the city’s history. Our attentive guides will take you through the city’s center, starting at the historic Covent Garden and visiting the major landmarks that played a role in creating the city we know today. This tour finishes with entry tickets to the beautiful Westminster Abbey. Guided Tour of the Westminster Abbey NOT INCLUDED. IMPORTANT! We only provide entry at the end of the tour. Interior of Abbey is unguided and you can visit on your own.
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Guided Walking Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Entry tickets to the beautiful Westminster Abbey. WESTMINSTER ABBEY IS ENTRY TICKETS ONLY (UNGUIDED)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Departure Point
Covent Garden, London, UK
Meet your guide outside of the Covent Garden’s Apple Store by the telephone booth situated on the corner of the Store.
Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom You will start your tour at Covent Garden, an area of London whose thriving history started as early as the 7th century as a Saxon settlement. It is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys, shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture. 10 minutes
Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom You will then pass through Trafalgar Square where you will learn all about the history of this public square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. During its history, the square has been a place for protests and demonstrations which continue to this day. 10 minutes
Nelson's Column, London, United Kingdom Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. 10 minutes
Admiralty Arch, London, United Kingdom Next you will discover the rich history and heritage of Admiralty Arch, a landmark building in London, providing road and pedestrian access between the Mall and Trafalgar Square. It was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. 10 minutes
Whitehall, London, United Kingdom You will then walk along the street which runs between Charing Cross and the Houses of Parliament, known as Whitehall. The name Whitehall also applies to the group of small streets, squares and government buildings adjoining the street. Whitehall has been known to be the site of principal government offices since the establishment of Henry VIII’s court at Whitehall Palace in the 1530s. 10 minutes
Downing Street, London, United Kingdom Next you will visit Downing Street, a street built in the 1680s which houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A renowned landmark of Downing Street is 10 Downing Street, the official location of the Prime Minister’s office. 10 minutes
St. James's Palace, London, United Kingdom You will also walk by St. James’s Palace, the most senior royal palace in the UK. It has been the setting for some of the most important events in Royal history after having been a Royal residence for over 300 years. 10 minutes
Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom To understand London, you first need to understand its long, complex history. Our expert guides will peel back the layers as you walk past some of the most iconic places in central London like Trafalgar Square and the House of Parliament. Learn about Chaucer at Westminster Abbey or maybe bump into the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. The tour will pass through the sweeping green parks, bustling crowds, and quaint squares that make up this fascinating urban landscape. Learn about the monarchs and leaders, like Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill, while also taking advantage of your local guide, who will be more than willing to share a few of the city’s best kept secrets as you explore together. 10 minutes
Churchill War Rooms, London, United Kingdom You will also pass by the Churchill War Rooms, a museum that makes up one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum is made up of the Cabinet War Rooms, a historical underground complex that housed a British government command centre during the Second World War, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill. 10 minutes
Big Ben, London, United Kingdom Finally, you will see one of London’s best-known landmarks, Big Ben, the clock tower at the end of the Palace of Westminster. 10 minutes
Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom Next you will see the Westminster Palace, also known as the Houses of Parliament. A Gothic style building whose history spans over 900 years, it is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet. 10 minutes
Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom Finally your guide will provide you with entry to the beautiful Westminster Abbey. Guided Tour of the Westminster Abbey NOT INCLUDED. IMPORTANT! We only provide entry at the end of the tour. Interior of Abbey is unguided and you can visit on your own. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. This tour finishes with entry tickets to the beautiful Westminster Abbey. Guided Tour of the Westminster Abbey NOT INCLUDED. IMPORTANT! We only provide entry at the end of the tour. Interior of Abbey is unguided and you can visit on your own
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
90luwanah
25 Jul 2024
Jake was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the area and the history. He gave us the story behind several common sayings woven unto thr history of people and events on our tour. He was eager to answer our questions and walked at a comfortable pace for the group but made sure to get us to Westminter Abbey at our appointed time. Great experience!
953hunterr
21 May 2024
Jaime was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history. He answered our questions with very informing insight and was extremely helpful with everything.
Z7035HMshannonc
29 Sep 2023
Wesley was an incredible guide!! He was so knowledgeable about the area and made it a fun experience!! He checked in with us regularly and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted! This was a must do tour!!!
This tour in
London
is organized by
Babylon Tours London
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