Private Tour
Royal London Westminster Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is the London you see on TV! Here you'll walk in the foot steps of the royal family, stroll along beautiful royal parks, see where our Monarchs are crowned, and learn about secret rooms underneath government buildings - and what exactly happened down there. You'll pass by the home of the Prime Minister, have a chance to see the King's swans, and visit the most important royal palace in the country (spoiler: it's NOT Buckingham).
You'll see the seats of the royal and governmental bodies that control the UK and learn their 1,000 year old history. You'll have a chance to inspect the King's guards, see the most famous palace in the world, take a photo of "Big Ben" ...and then learn why you aren't actually taking a photo of Big Ben.
Sometimes we even have an opportunity to wave to the King and, sometimes, he even waves back!
On days that it takes place, this tour also includes the world-famous Changing of the Guard - and we will take you to the best place to view it.
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Buckingham Palace
Your guide will begin your tour by positioning you to get perfect photographs of the most famous Royal Palace in the world, which has been home of the British Monarchy for nearly 200 years.
Changing of the Guard
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY AT 9:00 OR 10:00. Your guide will take you to our tried-and-tested viewpoint to get you a front-row view of this historic ceremony. NOTE: The Changing of the Guard schedule (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays is subject to change and may be disrupted by adverse weather, London events, and official activity relating to the Royal Family.
What‘s Included
An entertaining tour led by a London local
A Chance to see the Changing of the Guard (*when taking place*)
Gratuities
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Royal London Westminster Tour
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour with Sinead
Chishg,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous tour with Sinead! She was informative, fun and a joy to be with. She led us to all the best places to watch the Royal Airforce band, the changing of the guard, and the changing of the horse guards. All the while, she gave us a running commentary of London’s history and important sites. We could not have asked for a better tour!
A Royal Birthday to Remember
BurchinChipa,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent my birthday in London and joined couple of tours that Tours by Foot offers and it was truly unforgettable from the moment we met by Green Park’s Diana fountain, the experience was exceptional. Our guide brought the city to life, full of sharp historical insights and royal anecdotes. We avoided the crowds, got the best vantage points, and learned fascinating tidbits about the royal family. Standing by Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, celebrating a new year of life in such historic, grand surroundings felt cinematic and magical. The group's warm energy and our guide’s sense of celebration made the day feel special and personal. Highly recommended!
Tours by foot rocks and Sinead is the best!
aarontX2620PL,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sinead is in a league of her own when it comes to how to lead a tour! We became huge fans during Covid watching her uploads on YouTube that we needed to experience one of her tours in person and it was all we expected at more. If you are looking to learn a lot in a personal and conversational way please book with Tours By Foot!!! 10 out of 10!!
History brought to life!
serenadB7374BK,Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly such a good idea to book a tour instead of just doing it on our own! My husband and I had the best time and the history was brought to life but our amazing guide (I wish I could remember her name but it’s slipped my mind). We’ve done walking tours before but this one was honestly one of the best because it felt like we were getting real facts on the best bits of London history instead of a guide just rambling on for ages. We would recommend in a heartbeat!
Bucket List Trip!
BeccaG599,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are big fans of Tours By Foot - we have done a lot of their tours in the US (NYC, DC, Philly) and were excited to try several tours in London. The Westminster Tour was a big hit with our family - my mom loves the Royals and found this tour super interesting. I appreciated that the guide was mindful of pace with a senior citizen in our group and she was able to answer to every question and more. We had a great time!
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