London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks on a 3 hour walking tour then visit Westminster Abbey
One of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for the English Monarchy.
Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities.
Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (certain days). Head to Westminster, see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey.
Please note: The Changing of the Guard happens Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour
We will not accompany you into the Abbey
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This 3-hour walking tour. See “What to Expect” for full route details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Buckingham Palace
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Trafalgar Square
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
What‘s Included
Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket
Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster
Local Fun Guide
Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
Umbrella if it looks like rain!
Options
Churchill War Rooms Ticket
Add a Churchill War Room Ticket
After visiting the Abbey, walk across the road to the Churchill War Rooms
Duration: 7 hours: Adding the Churchill War Rooms ticket extends the total tour duration to approximately 7 hours.
London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour
Reviews
519 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Please hire more guides like Will!! (Or just clone him)
561margaritah,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Finally a guide who is not only well spoken, but extremely helpful and well informed!! In the last three European countries we visited, this was not the case! Would love to see guides like Will everywhere we go. It completely transforms your experience.
Please hire more guides like Will!
Margarita H,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If every tour guide was this good, I would spend every day of my vacation on a tour!!! Please clone Will and make French, Spanish, German and Italian versions. He was beyond amazing -incredibly well spoken and informed.
This was a very...
Ann B,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative and also entertaining tour! I highly recommend Viator, and especially recommend Ash as a tour guide!
Loved it!
Rebecca W,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the area! Westminster Abbey was closed on the day our tour was scheduled, so we opted for the walking portion only and we were thrilled with our tour! Ashely was full of knowledge, answered all of our questions and really kept the group engaged. It was a beautiful walk, and saw a changing of the guard! Would highly recommend!
Will’s History Tour of Buckingham Palace
Beth H,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the history and chatting with others. Will was very engaging and it was a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Ash was great - fun tour
Dan M,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ash was a great tour guide. Full of knowledge, energetic and fun to spend the day with. He did a great job. Really enjoyed all the different things we saw and learned about the history. He was did a great job of helping us see the changing of the guards which was cool.
Walking tour
faisalk2016,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a walking tour with Will and he was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, kind and kept the group entertained. I definitely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting London.
Excellent walking tour!
810gloriap,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our walking tour of Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben and the surrounding area including the mall was fantastic. Ashley was terrific, and offered so much knowledge on all the stops along the walk. We were able to see the Changing of the Guard from a better view point because of Ashley. Would definitely recommend!
Good tour.. great information
GayleBennett,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Will, the tour guide, was excellent. He had a lot of knowledge and told a few jokes. Answered a lot of questions. Please wear good shoes. A lot of walking. He planned the trip so we could see the army soldiers on the horses changing guard. There is a bathroom that costs 20 pence on the trip. (You can use card) There is also a place to buy tea/water and snacks during a break. Good tour.. I was exhausted by the time we made it to Westminster Abbey so didn’t enjoy that as much.
Westminster
Sunshine21183923310,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley was exceptional. He was knowledgeable and personable. A member of our group struggles to keep up but Ashley knew exactly how to get us from point a to point b. We saw everything we could have hoped to see and arrived at Westminster Abbey just as Big Ben struck one.
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