London's Palaces & Parliament Tour: Explore Over 20 Iconic London Sights in a 3-Hour Historic Walk
4.9
783 Ratings
Greater London
Discover London's rich history on a 3-hour walking tour, visiting over 20 iconic sights including Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, and the London Eye. Learn about the monarchy, government, and enjoy the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • London - Buckingham Palace

Trafalgar Square

Changing of the Guard

Big Ben

Downing Street

Westminster Abbey

Big Ben

Houses of Parliament

London Eye

What's Included
  • Exclusive access to Parliament Square
  • Small group size (10-15 people)
  • Guided walking tour in Westminster
  • Enthusiastic local guide
  • Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard*
What's Not Included
  • Snacks & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on)
  • Transport from and to your hotel
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour historical walking tour, covering 20 of London’s most notable landmarks! This tour promises not only to be captivating and instructive, but also entertaining. You’ll journey from Palaces - with narratives of the Monarchy - to Parliament Square, getting enlightened about the government’s history all the while keeping you amused with historical facts.

• Explore Buckingham Palace
• Traverse the Royal Parks
• Discover the history of Westminster
• Stop by Parliament Square
• Take in the sight of the London Eye, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square

Do keep in mind: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only included in the 10am tour, and on designated days during the winter half of the year (Sept to June : Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun)

Location
The Ritz London
Piccadilly
We meet next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands outside the Ritz Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Thomas
May 29, 2024
Great tour! - Kelsey did a great job. The tour was well paced with lots of information about the various landmarks we saw. Would recommend.
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Aimee_f
May 29, 2024
Highly recommend! - What an amazing tour!! We saw so many sites and learned so much. Our tour guide was fun and interactive!
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Tlctara
May 28, 2024
Great tour with interesting stops and facts - Tanya was a great tour guide. She shared interesting and relevant facts. She was fun and knowledgable! It was easy to follow her and hear her at all the stops.
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Tymoore2021
May 28, 2024
Palaces and Parliament Tour - Fantastic highlights tour of London seeing so much in just a few hours. Our tour guide, Mark, was a wonderful story teller and historian providing so much more insight as we walked along. It was a great first day in London on our trip as we learned and saw so much, and it was a great introduction to the geography of the city. Highly recommend!
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99anilv
May 28, 2024
Amazing and fun Host - Amazing host Nick . He has wide knowledge and very funny . Made our tour very memorable. Had a great time with family and friends.
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Chadk415
May 28, 2024
It’s worth it - Great experience! Dan was very knowledgeable also found a great spot to view changing of the guard. We traveled from Wellington statue and arch to Buckingham and then to Trafalgar Square and then to House of Parliament.
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Kellys
May 27, 2024
Great tour! - This was a great tour! We were able to see all the highlights of London and give us a lay of the land. Our tour guide Nick was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot about the city and the history of London.
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Brianna_s
May 27, 2024
10 out of 10! - Nick is the best tour guide. So knowledgeable and so animated. He made the experience fantastic. He is a wonderful storyteller and you can see he has a passion for sharing history. This was a perfect way to learn about London and see the sites esp if this is your first time here. Request Nick!
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Andrea_d
May 26, 2024
Fantastic and well worth it - Ashley was fantastic. He really knew his history and explained everything beautifully. I especially loved his explanation of the political system for the Americans. Tried extra hard to be apolitical as well.
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Kathy_r
May 26, 2024
Great tour - We really enjoyed this tour. Met at the Ritz hotel and went from there. Buckingham Palace was the highlight along with seeing King Charles drive by and wave at the group! What timing!
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