LONDON Westminster Private Walking Tour fully flexible

5.0 (44 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Beauty in Westminster ©lauraland — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guards outside St James Palace ©lauraland2024 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a bespoke walking experience taking you through the City of Westminster and to the City of London visiting many noteworthy sites to tick off your London list.

Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, St James's Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London + many more.

Your Westminster tour covers 2k yrs of history, royal palaces, some gossip, up to-date city information and maps.

If you are visiting London on a tight time frame this 3 hours packs essential highlights.

As a native Londoner, I give you advice on where to shop, eat and other attractions and I will answer your London questions before you travel.

I'm not part of a large corp, and can offer you a personalised tour experience to enjoy London and all it has to offer.

My London walk takes you to some hidden gems making this London Walk a memorable part of your stay in London. Contact me so I can co ordinate with you for your perfect walk

Laura Land London Tours

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Laura Land London Tours

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Laura Land your local London tour guide

Not included

Not included: We pass by the buildings and do not go in. Very happy to help you arrange entry & purchase tickets

Itinerary

London

Passing by

A summary of some of the points of interest during your 3 hours - please note that this tour is tailed to you and is totally flexible depending on how much time you have and which sites you may have already seen.

Pick and mix and I will create a tour for you

It may include a short bus or tube ride depending on what you want to see.

Some highlights are listed below

Buckingham Palace

Trafalgar Square

Piccadilly circus

Covent Garden

Leicester Square Walk down the Mall

Royal Parks including Hyde Park;. Green Park, St James's Park

St James's Palace with changing of the guard (when running)

The Tower of London

Borough Market

South Bank

London Eye (tickets not included)

Pall Mall

Clarence House

Big Ben

Parliament

Westminster Abbey (entry not included)

Victoria Tower

Abraham Lincoln monument

Churchill War Rooms (entry not included)

Leadenhall Market

This walk is your bespoke walk for you for up to 12 people
Piccadilly Circus

Passing by

View Admiralty Arch close up and listen to some hot gossip. While at the Arch you get to view a building described as "offence to London architecture". And learn why the Mall is red as we head towards Buckingham Palace. Stopping on the way for tales of fraud and intrigue and Westminster's Gasketeer's.

Westminster has so much to offer and so many monuments. Walking is route takes you to so many hidden gems. Along the red Mall we walk along side St James's Park to King George VI monument and Queen Elizabeth. Resident at Buckingham Palace during the war see the tribute to the Queen Mums work and listen to a couple of royal stories.The Mall towards Buckingham Palace has the best views of the oldest and original working Westminster gas lamps up close
St. James's Palace

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Many a great story to be told at this royal residence. A Tudor marvel originating from the 13th Century. Site of royal proclamations and home to ancient royal baby swapping scandal.

St James's Palace is the most senior and most interesting in Westminster, London. Hear about its fascinating history former hospital and Tudor residence. Also what it is currently used for today. On specific days when it is taking place this is where it is best to see Changing of the Guard.
Buckingham Palace

Passing by

Iconic Buckingham Palace, Westminsters Jewel. We walk past Buckingham palace and its Golden Monument to Queen Victoria. Take selfies in front of the palace.

We check out the beautiful Dominion Gates. While I regale stories from Queen Victoria time and how Buckingham Palace came into being and speculation as to why King Charles III does not reside in the palace.

Also ask me why we have a King James Mulberry bush.

Time for photos and a climb up the golden Victoria Monument.
Houses of Parliament

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Arriving this World UNESCO Heritage site. There is plenty to see

Big Ben in the Elizabeth Tower, recently renovated and looking stunning on the world stage of attractions;

Westminster Palace other wise known as the Houses of Parliament, seat of English and UK government and politics;

Westminster Great Hall, where kings have been tried for treason and others have played tennis;

Westminster Abbey 2,000 years of history and

The Supreme Court the highest in the land.

Parliament Square in the centre of Westminster itself of the banks of the River Thames in site of Shard and the Eye.

I leave you to explore the rest of London and where you receive your souvenir map of all the places we have walked.

I am then open to questions for where you go next, how to bag cheap theatre tickets and where is good to eat.
Trafalgar Square

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Below is a list of possible places for your walk let me know which you want to choose or leave it to me.

Pass by times are all flexible.

See all the hidden and not so hidden gems of Trafalgar Square. Learn about London's history and how Westminster City came into being.

We also talk about King Charles and the monarchy.

While at Trafalgar Square you will have a chance to take some iconic photos.
Tower of London

2 hours

I can take you to the Tower and the Crown Jewels, see the Beefeaters and the Bloody Tower. Entry to the Tower not included in ticket price
Parliament Square

Passing by

At the end of your walk I am happy to chat to give you advice on where to go next or where to pick your next meal, being a small business (with a small online presence, you can easily find me) I can direct you to where your need to be next. I often carry spare tourist guide maps with me so just ask me for one.
Changing of the Guard

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If a day when the guard is changing we will make our way to St James Palace for a view. Usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday and on Sunday at 11am but can be cancelled at short notice by the army. We always pass by St James Palace.
Stop 10

15 min

We walk through Gerrad Street if you havent been before. Stop at the supermarkets or any other shops you are interested in.
Covent Garden

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We make our way through Covent Garden Plaza, the Royal Opera House while I explain how the area came to be. I point out features and land marks you would normally wander past. This area has a rich and interesting history originating as part of Westminster Abbey.
Piccadilly Circus

Passing by

Wander past Eros and down Piccadilly to the original red telephone boxes for wonderful photo opportunities. Past Fortnum and Mason and a pop inside if you are in need of presents to take home.
Royal Academy of Arts

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During the day I am happy to stop for a tea and restroom break if you need one. And the Royal Academy of Arts is a fine place for a rest before continuing your walk.
Burlington Arcade

Passing by

Stroll down the world's oldest Mall while I explain how it came into being. If we are lucky a Beadle will regale a story or 2.

Please remember this is your tour and I am very happy to accommodate which ever site you want to visit. The tour will be custom fit to your requirements, starting by a pick up from your hotel. As such tour times may vary from 2 and half hours to. 3 and half hours
Leicester Square

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Wander through the busiest part of London while I tell you about its history thought eh ages.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Broadwick Soho
The Waldorf Hilton, London
The Resident Soho
Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG
Sofitel London St James
Victory House Leicester Square
ME London
The Cavendish London Hotel
Dukes London
The Z Hotel Leicester Square
Brown's Hotel

and 69 more pickup points

You will be picked up from your hotel at the time you specify

Using your ticket

Look for the very bright yellow umbrella, I will be between the 2 fountains Trafalgar Square. If the fountain is shut for any reason I will be on the north of the square outside the National Gallery.

If you need to contact me please Watts App me or call/text +447779205492

Don't worry about printing your ticket I will have a note of your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.