History of London - City Center Westminster Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private (Max 12 Guests)
About this activity
Explore Westminster on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walk for up to 12 guests. See Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from outside; no landmark admission is included.
Highlights
- See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from outside
- View Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace
- Walk Whitehall and see 10 Downing Street
- Explore Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column
- Hear Westminster Abbey stories about Dickens and Newton
Full description
Walk from Covent Garden through Trafalgar Square and Whitehall with a professional guide, hearing the stories behind London’s royal and political landmarks. See Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey from outside. No museum or monument admission is included.
Discover London’s royal and political heart on this 2.5-hour semi-private small-group guided walking tour. Begin at Covent Garden, then follow your guide to Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column. Pass Admiralty Arch and Whitehall to hear about the country’s government and glimpse the gated entrance to 10 Downing Street. See St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace and the Churchill War Rooms entrance from outside, then continue to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Finish at Westminster Abbey, a place closely tied to royal coronations and British history. This is an outdoor walking tour; all palaces, museums and monuments are exterior views only. The tour runs rain or shine, and the route may vary with local conditions. Food, drinks, hotel transport, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour guided Westminster walking tour
- Professional local tour guide
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests
- Outdoor route through Westminster landmarks
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Covent Garden, 10 James Street start
Meet your guide at 10 James Street in Covent Garden, then begin the outdoor walk.
Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s Column and Admiralty Arch
Explore Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column, then pass Admiralty Arch.
Meeting point
Start Location
10 James Street, Covent Garden meeting point
10 James St, London WC2E 8BT, UK
FareHarbor meeting address: 10 James Street, London WC2E 8BT. Meet your guide about 10 minutes before departure.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private tour for up to 12 guests; lasts 2.5 hours.
- Outdoor tour; no museum or monument entries are included.
- Food, hotel transport, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at 10 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BT, about 10 minutes before departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 2.5-hour route.
- The tour runs rain or shine; dress for London weather.
- Bring an ID or a clear photo of it. For guest assistance call +1 917 999 0380.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Meet at 10 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BT, 10 minutes early. Bring an ID or a clear photo of it. For help call +1 917 999 0380.