Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham
Overview
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Is the King home now? Join our London Walking Tour to discover all the royal secrets! Choose between a guided skip-the-line tour of Westminster Abbey; or a self-guided entry for an organ recital or evensong.
Choose any of the 2 options below:
4H:Skip-the-line Abbey Tour
Join a group tour of the Westminster City & discover the royal treasures of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets & a Blue Badge Guide. See also the Westminster Palace,Big Ben & Buckingham Palace(exterior views only).
3H:City + Abbey Free Entry EN
Westminster Abbey without guide: free entry for a special organ recital, evensong or evening mass(subject to Abbey's schedule). Includes a 3-hour guided tour of London: exteriors of Westminster Abbbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace,& more(outside only).
Join us on a 3or4-hour walking tour of Central London with 2 different options to experience Westminster Abbey's spiritual ambiance: as a city tour with skip-the-line access or a free organ recital/evensong at the Abbey.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. Check your phone and email for instructions and updates. We can't offer refunds to latecomers and no-shows.
4-hour option: Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey give you access to a priority entrance for groups. Entry during special events is restricted. It is a place of worship so all visitors, including infants, should keep noise to a minimum. Access for prams is limited. No luggage storage. Pets are not allowed.
3-hour option: Free entry to the Abbey for an organ recital (usually Sundays only), an evensong or a regular mass - subject to Abbey's events schedule . You will visit the Abbey on your own without the guide.
Please note that Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are not open to the public, entry is excluded.
This walking tour covers about 3.2 km (2 miles) on foot - wear comfy shoes!
Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Maximum 20 participants.
Commentary in only 1 language, as selected when booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
4-hour tour: Begin your walking tour of London in front of Sir Winston Churchill Statue in Parliament Square. Meet your Licensed Guide here to step into the heart of British history, where politics, statues, and stories await your discovery. Learn about the indomitable spirit of Britain’s wartime leader and his enduring legacy as your guide brings his story to life in this symbolic setting. 3-hour tour: Please note that the 3-hour tour follows a revered walking route, starting at The Horses of Helios sculpture near Piccadilly Circus. The tour will start there and end at Westminster Abbey, allowing you to discover all of the highlights and hidden gems of Westminster City before entering the Abbey for a free organ recital, evensong or regular mass (subject to Abbey's schedule).
Parliament Square
4- and 3-hour tours: Take a moment to absorb the bustling atmosphere of Parliament Square, a vibrant hub framed by iconic landmarks like Westminster Bridge and Big Ben dominating the skyline.
What‘s Included
3-hour option: Free entry for organ recital or evensong at Westminster Abbey (self-visit)
3-hour option: Guided tour of the City and Abbey exteriors (Abbey self-visit)
All taxes and fees
Walking tour of London highlights (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace – exterior views only)
4-hour option: Fully-guided tour inside Westminster Abbey and City with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Blue Badge Guide (the highest rank in the UK)
3-hour option: Guided tour insde Westminster Abbey
(includes self-visit for a free organ recital or evensong at the Abbey)
Tickets to Buckingham Palace (all options)
Tickets to Big Ben (all options)
Headsets (all options)
Options
4H:Skip-the-line Abbey Tour FR
Duration: 4 hours: French group walking tour of Central London with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey. Highlights include the Big Ben,
,: Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Houses of Parliament (exterior views only). Tour will be led by a Blue Badge Guide.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO050.
Starting point:
Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK
4H:Skip-the-line Abbey Tour SP
Duration: 4 hours: Spanish group walking tour of Central London with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey. Highlights include the Big Ben,
,: Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Houses of Parliament (exterior views only). Tour will be led by a Blue Badge Guide.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO050.
Starting point:
Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK
4H:Skip-the-line Abbey Tour EN
Duration: 4 hours: English group walking tour of Central London with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey. Highlights include the Big Ben,
,: Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Houses of Parliament (exterior views only). Tour will be led by a Blue Badge Guide.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO050.
Starting point:
Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK
3H: City + Abbey Free Entry EN
Duration: 3 hours: Westminster Abbey without guide:free entry for a special organ recital, evensong or evening mass(subject to Abbey's
,: schedule).Includes a 3H walking tour of London:exteriors of Westminster Abbey,Big Ben,Buckingham Palace,&more(outside only).
Expert Guide: Official 5 star Guide, who is an expert for these kind of tours.Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO050
Starting point:
The Horses of Helios, London, 34 Haymarket, London W1J 9HR, UK
4H:Skip-the-line Abbey Tour DE
Duration: 4 hours: German group walking tour of Central London with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey. Highlights include the Big Ben,
,: Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Houses of Parliament (exterior views only). Tour will be led by a Blue Badge Guide.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKLO050.
Starting point:
Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK
Reviews
1,241 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking Tour of Buckingham Palace
Kevin A,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking. Dress for the weather. Be on time. The tour guide spoke loud and was very knowledgeable.
Fun day exploring Royal London!
Lexie W,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun and informative tour! Our guide Kim was so wonderful and kind. He knew anything and everything we had questions about!
This tour was absolutely...
Susan S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely fabulous! Our tour guide Sally was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Tour necessary!
Micaela N,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Javier was an excellent guide with vast knowledge, where everything we asked about history outside the tour, he knew how to answer! We arrived early for the Abbey and instead of leaving us waiting in line he took us to other important points. The guided tour was very entertaining and had everything. Highly recommended!
Not all Tour guides are equal- Disappointing
travels4work2016,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If you get Sally as a guide, expect to be taken on a slow walking tour thru shopping areas, hat stores, shoemakers and arcades You will miss the entry time to Westminster Abbey,she spent over an hour on things that were NOT on the tour or wanted, the tour was ended at Big Ben and Westminster with 10 min of content, many of us were extremely disappointed not worth the money
Awesome
Kiha T,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and thorough. Best way to see the highlights of Londons history. Walking was a great way to get a better understanding.
Great tour
Stephanie Y,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Natalia was a really nice tour guide and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and got to see a lot too!
A 3 hour tour
Pete N,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The walking tour is great exercise so be prepared. And Milla is a top notch tourguide. She left us at Westminster Abbey to soak in a service with beautiful singers.
Excellent tour
Gaye C,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an outstanding tour, and Philip was an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable about so many aspects of the city. The interior tour of Westminster Abbey is definitely worth the additional time.
Stroll through London
Rebecca P,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had such a great experience on this walking tour! Getting to see iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace up close made it feel really special, and the whole tour was so well-paced. What really made it stand out, though, was our guide—she was incredibly kind, engaging, and clearly knew so much about the history behind everything we saw. She shared interesting facts and little details that I definitely wouldn’t have picked up on my own, which made the experience even more memorable. I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting London
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