London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)
Overview
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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
553 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Richard C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Ashley, was great! He knew all the best places to stand to see the changing of the guard, the horses and other sights. This was a great way to see this part of London from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and the area in between.
Our tour guide, Ash, was...
Helene M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Ash, was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. The tour was great. We highly recommend this tour with Ash.
Definitely a Winner!
B889RAdw,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything my wife and I ever expected and then some. 21 days (15 on trans Atlantic Cruise and 6 in London) on vacation and this was by far my favorite tour. The beauty and history of what we saw was fascinating. But, what made it so great was our tour guide, Will. Young, knowledgeable, humorous, full of energy and very gregarious. London Top Sights Tours picked a winner with Will and because they picked a winner, our whole group did too!
Walking tour.
Suzanne H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Our tour guide, Adrian, was so knowledgeable and eager to answer any and all questions. The walking tour is the perfect way to experience the area. We highly recommend this tour!
Run away save your money
Jason G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00They message saying the could not get me tickets and will only give me a part refund. I show up they canceled my tour and gave me nothing. Never book with theses clowns cash grab.
Must See Locations
firegod62,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met our guide, Connor S., at the Ritz hotel. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept our needs in mind as we saw Big Ben, Buckingham palace, and St James palace. We stuck around a few extra minutes at B’ham palace in case the King went by. He didn’t , but it was Connor’s local knowledge that alerted to the possibility. Connor got us positioned well for all the guard changes and warned us of the pickpockets. The tour includes Buckingham palace and Big Ben but you just walk past them. No interior views. Our tour also included Westminster Abbey once Connor’s tour was over. The Abbey is a must see. We were very happy with the tour, price, and Connor!
London highlights in less than four hours
Tom W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a lot of walking but you cover so many sites, it is well worth the steps. Our tour guide Connor was incredibly knowledgeable and had us perfectly positioned for the changing of the guards.
Great Tour To Become Acquated with Royal History
Joyce B,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was Tim and he was engaging and thorough in presenting the history in sites we visited and residences of contemporary royals. The only issue for me was the fast pace of walking, However the other participants kept up.
Engaging, Insightful Tour with an Outstanding Guide
jasoncH868IT,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was fantastic. He brought the entire tour to life with a great mix of humor and deep knowledge of each site. One of the biggest highlights was how he positioned us for the Changing of the Guard. We had an incredible view without having to deal with the heavy crowds, which made a huge difference for our family. Even though we had visited some of the locations the night before, Will added so much context and storytelling that it felt like a completely different experience. It was the difference between quickly seeing something and truly understanding it. Highly recommend this tour and especially Will as a guide.
Fantastic Tour!
cortneyr354,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had Will as our guide. He was fantastic. Knew the best spot for Changing of the Guards, had loads of information and kept us laughing. Highly recommend!
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