Join our small group walking tour in London’s Westminster area, exploring over 25 sites including palaces and learning about the city’s history. Get personalized recommendations from a native Londoner.
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Trafalgar Square - Discover both the hidden and well-known treasures of Trafalgar Square. Delve into London’s history and the formation of Westminster City. We’ll also discuss King Charles and the monarchy. Capture some iconic photos while you’re here.
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Admiralty Arch - Get an up-close view of Admiralty Arch and hear some intriguing gossip. See a building often criticized as an “offense to London architecture” and learn why the Mall is red as we head towards Buckingham Palace. Along the way, we’ll share tales of fraud, intrigue, and Westminster’s Gasketeers. This walking route reveals many hidden gems and monuments.
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial - Stroll along the red Mall beside St James’s Park to the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth monuments. Learn about their time at Buckingham Palace during the war, hear stories about the Queen Mother, and enjoy views of Westminster’s historic gas lamps.
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St. James’s Palace - This Tudor marvel from the 13th century is rich with stories, from royal proclamations to ancient baby-swapping scandals. Discover its fascinating history as a former hospital and Tudor residence, and learn about its current uses. On specific days, it’s the best spot to witness the Changing of the Guard.
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Pickering Place - If time allows, we’ll visit this charming courtyard, transporting you back to the 1700s. Explore Westminster’s smallest square and visit the oldest family-run business in the world, including England’s largest and oldest wine merchant and the shop where the Duke of Wellington bought his famous boots.
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Buckingham Palace - Walk past the iconic Buckingham Palace and its Golden Monument to Queen Victoria. Take selfies in front of the palace and hear stories from Queen Victoria’s era, the palace’s history, and why King Charles III doesn’t reside there. Don’t forget to ask about the King James Mulberry bush. There’s also time for photos and a climb up the golden Victoria Monument.
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St. James’s Park - Enjoy a relaxing walk in London’s best-kept Royal Park, St James’s Park. Learn about the park’s history, exotic animals, and its connection to St James’s Palace. Capture classic views from the Blue Bridge and discover the park’s wildlife, including White Pelicans, exotic geese, and royal swans. Ask about the unique tradition of Swan Upping.
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Houses of Parliament - Our final stop is this UNESCO World Heritage site. See Big Ben in the Elizabeth Tower, the recently renovated Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament), Westminster Great Hall, Westminster Abbey, and the Supreme Court. Parliament Square offers views of the River Thames, the Shard, and the London Eye. You’ll receive a souvenir map of our walk, and I’m available to answer questions about your next destination, cheap theatre tickets, and dining recommendations.
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Changing of the Guard - If the guard is changing, we’ll head to St James’s Palace for a view. This usually happens on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 11 am but can be canceled at short notice. We always pass by St James’s Palace.
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London - Highlights of our 2-hour walk include:
- Nelson’s Column
- 4th Plinth
- Trafalgar Square
- Admiralty Arch
- Walk the Mall
- King George VI monument
- Pass working gas lamps
- Green Park
- St James’s Park
- St James’s Palace
- Pall Mall
- Pickering Place
- Clarence House
- Buckingham Palace
- Queen Victoria Monument
- Dominion Gates
- Bird Cage Walk
- Big Ben
- Parliament
- Westminster Abbey
- St Martin-in-the-Fields
- St Margaret’s Church
- Victoria Tower
- Abraham Lincoln monument
- Churchill War Rooms
- Parliament Square - At the end of our walk, I’m happy to offer advice on your next destination or dining options. As a small business, I can easily be found online and can provide tourist guide maps upon request.
- Map of your walk with a list of must dos on the back. A memorable souvenir of your Westminster Walk
- All fees and/or taxes
- Laura Land your local London tour guide
- Bottled water
This essential Westminster London walking tour consists of very small groups only. Typically a maximum 12 guests usually less. Experience this entertaining 2 hour walking tour in the city of Westminster visiting over 25 historical and noteworthy sites to tick off your London list. My Westminster Walking tour includes 2k yrs of history, royalty, 3 palaces, some gossip and up todate city information. If you are visiting London on a tight time frame this 2 hours packs essential highlights. Often, with everyone’s consent, we extend the walk to see more of Westminster than is listed. As a native Londoner (with English Accent) I can give you advice on where to shop, eat and other attractions. I’m not part of a massive organisation, see my site, I give each guest a personalised tour experience to enjoy London and all it has to offer, hence the small group. My Westminster walk takes you to some hidden gems making this London Walk a memorable part of your stay in London. Laura Land
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
