Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The City of Westminster is the royal and political heart of the United Kingdom, founded by the Anglo-Saxons on the ancient Isle of Thorney. The city is full of famous historical sites, but also streets and secret courts that time seems to have forgotten. This tour invites you to explore these two facets of this unmissable area.
On the way we will see the Palace and Westminster Abbey, the most beautiful streets in the neighborhood, a church looking curious and inspired by the whims of a queen and even a gas lamp 200 years old! We will also talk about some great characters like Richard the Lionheart, Oliver Cromwell, a soldier whose life inspired a cult movie from the 60s, and a Parliament official with a rather strange role.
Through this tour, the fascinating history of the City of Westminster will be unveiled in all its aspects.
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
What To Expect
The Victoria Tower Gardens
We will walk through Victoria Tower Gardens and enjoy a view of the Thames
Westminster Abbey
I will explain the history of Westminster Abbey from its founding to the present day
Options
Secrets of Westminster
What‘s Included
Guided excursion
Dinner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Discover and rediscover London with Maxime
C2734XBisabellem,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have, this time again, for a Christmas week in London called on the talents of Maxime. We travelled between Westminster and its monarchical history and the famous Jack the Ripper of Whitechapel via the unusual London little known to tourists. Every walk has fascinated us and Maxime the storyteller has enchanted us, his knowledge and kindness have made this week a very beautiful week! Beatrice, Isabelle and Maryline
A multihat guide!
H205IHmariem,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was able to adapt to our group, managed to captivate young and old each at their own pace! A demonstration of passion mixed with a feat of patience. All while adapting to the fickle weather! Thank you Max for this morning that we did not see pass! The Britons
Not to be missed!!!!
R8606KXmariel,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an excellent morning with Maxime discovering the secrets of Westminster and we can only advise very very strongly to appeal to him as he will make you discover this part of London with passion and humor. Londoner by adoption for several years, he shares many anecdotes and delivers many tips for walks and good addresses. Without him we would have passed by small streets, beautiful houses, historical facts... It is certain that we will again survey London in his company!! Thanks again Maxime! Marie, Franck, Emma et Olympe
To do absolutely!
Clairebzh29,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maxime is an exciting guide! He is a wonderful storyteller who transports us into the history of this beautiful city that is London. Everything was perfect with nice surprises at the rendezvous! 😉 Thanks again for these trips out of time! 🇬🇧 Claire and Nathalie
Awesome
C2734XBisabellem,Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this visit to the beautiful Westminster district. Maxime is great, he makes us discover lots of things that we wouldn't have seen alone. Plus he knows his subject like the back of his hand and is a wonderful storyteller. Don’t hesitate, you won’t be disappointed! We have made several visits and they are all fascinating.
TO DO !!!
138alinej,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maxime is a wonderful guide. He knows English history and the city of London perfectly. He showed us some hidden corners. He answered all our questions and more!!! The day passed very quickly. Thanks again.
Great guided tour
marion tissou,Mar 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the chance to make 2 guided tours with Maxime: the secrets of Westminster and unusual London. Very interesting visits, filled with anecdotes, illustrated by photos or paintings for the interior of destroyed buildings or buildings We pass through alleys that would never have known without Maxime. What beautiful discoveries in the center of London! Marion and Vincent
Excellent discovery of London!!!
133laetitiac,Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Jordi, who provided us with many anecdotes and allowed us to discover a whole neighborhood!! I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about Whitehall, St James Palace, Westminster and other famous places in the historic heart of London!!
The secrets of Westminster
Pims622,Jan 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice guided tour with Maxime. He made us discover the riches of this neighborhood, with many small anecdotes, and the main lines of the history of the Kings and Queens of England. A beautiful discovery, a good moment of sharing and conviviality! Do not hesitate to call on him!;-)
Tour of London in French
superbat1,Dec 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was after an already intense visit to the streets of the British capital that we had an appointment with Maxime to try to solve the still very real mystery of Jack the Ripper. We had the opportunity to walk the alleys of the Whitechapel neighborhood, looking for clues that Jack might have left at the various crime scenes and locations scattered throughout the neighborhood. A total immersion in the London of autumn 1888. The visit with Maxime was so interesting that we filled the last available slot in our schedule of visiting London for a second visit with him. It is in the Westminster district that we met. Once again he made this visit very interesting and communicated his passion for this city. I absolutely recommend! And I can’t wait to spend another weekend in London to embark on new adventures with Maxime.
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