Monarchy and Politics in London - Self-Guided Walking Tours

40 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Central London and explore the history behind Britain's monarchy and the seat of power at Westminster, with these two immersive private audio guides!

Narrated by expert local historians, we’ll enjoy spectacular views of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, and learn about the key figures and events that shaped Britain into the country it is today.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Vidi Guides

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Included: Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Included: Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Included: Access to your self-guided audio tour
Included: Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Not included

Not included: Earphones
Not included: Mobile device

Itinerary

Westminster Abbey

5 min Admission not included

The history of this beautiful Gothic church & how it continues to modernise.
Churchill War Rooms

5 min Admission not included

The efforts and brains that lead Britain through some of its darkest times.
Cenotaph

5 min Admission not included

We pause at the memorial to pay regards to the lives that were lost in the war, and reflect on peace and human suffering
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 min Admission not included

Discover the secret tunnels at Britain's military HQ.
Guard's Division Memorial

9 min Admission not included

We pause by the foot-guard's memorial at the scenic sight of St. James Park.
Stop 6

5 min

The story behind the royal red carpet & some of its current residents.
Buckingham Palace

5 min Admission not included

The official London residence of the British Monarch has interesting stuff up its sleeve.
Big Ben

5 min Admission not included

Probably the most famous landmark in Britain, but few people actually know what Big Ben is.
Boudiccan Rebellion

5 min Admission not included

The story of the fierce Celtic Queen who fought the Romans back in AD 61.
Palace of Westminster

5 min Admission not included

We trace the royal history of the palace and learn about another engineering marvel.
Oliver Cromwell Statue

5 min Admission not included

The first Lord Protector of England, but who was he & what was his story?
Houses of Parliament

5 min Admission not included

Get to know the pivotal points and people in modern history while we walk through Parliament Square.
Winston Churchill Statue

5 min Admission not included

A true patriot. Discover the man who led the country through the UK's darkest hour.
10 Downing Street

5 min Admission not included

Take a quick peek at the Prime Minister's residence.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

This is not your ticket! You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour. From that email, please click 'Download Now', install the Vidi Guides app, create an account within the app and click 'GetMyTour'. The tour will then be ready for download within your profile section. You can start the tour whenever you like!

Bring a pair of headphones along with you so that you can truly immerse yourself in the experience! Download now and start at your convenience!