Bus Tours · Historical Tours

Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

5.0(102)5 out of 5, from 102 reviews·8h·Private group
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 8Per booking.
Minimum age5 yearschild 5–15, adult 16–99

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 5.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside. This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day. You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses.

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What you actually do

  1. 1

    The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the city centre of London. Here we can admire Nelsons Column, maybe take a photo with one of the Lions protecting Lord Nelson.

    About 15 minutes

  2. 2

    Walking towards Whitehall, to see where the Prime Minister lives and works. This is also our chance to look around at the many war memorials, hear stories from your guide about the past conflicts that these monuments represent.

    About 15 minutes

  3. 3

    Westminster Abbey, this famous church is recognisable from various famous royal weddings, funerals and coronations, it’s hard to ignore the history here! We’ll enter through the cloisters, a great opportunity to appreciate both the age and the scale of this magnificent building.

    About 90 minutes · admission included

  4. 4

    Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes with the chance to see changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic!

    About 45 minutes · admission not included

  5. 5

    Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family.

    About 30 minutes

  6. 6

    Heading now to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, this provides a great opportunity for iconic pictures of these world renowned sites. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance in British history.

    About 45 minutes

  7. 7

    Now we visit the area around St Paul’s Cathedral, another beautiful church with its own unique history. Built in just 35 years by one architect in a consistent style, its position in this part of the London skyline is protected by law. Lets walk around the church yard to appreciate this vast structure.

    About 120 minutes · admission not included

What is and is not included

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  • Gratuities

Before you book

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Good to know (9)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy

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

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