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🏆🏅 London Landmarks (West) inc. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace & FREE London Travel Guide!

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London

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: See The Sights Tours

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Registered on 28 June 2021

See The Sights Tours is a small family business where every tour is led by a passionate local tour guide with each tour being carefully designed to give you a real insight into the history, culture and people behind the world's most iconic city.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Start your free walking tour of London in Parliament Square with the world-famous Big Ben and the historic Houses of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster.

Your tour continues to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the venue for royal weddings, coronations and funerals for a thousand years, before heading towards Downing Street, home of the British Prime Minister.

Your tour then visits Trafalgar Square, where you can admire the National Gallery and see the towering Nelson's Column. As you walk down the Royal driveway of The Mall, your knowledgeable tour guide will provide you with fascinating tales of Britain’s greatest royals including King George VI, Queen Victoria, King William IV and more.

As your tour reaches St James's Palace, you'll hear the story of King Henry VIII and discover many more pivotal moments in Royal history at this 500 year old palace. Whilst at the Palace. you will also witness part of the Changing of the Guard ceremony (subject to ceremony schedule).

Your tour will also enjoy the natural beauty of St James’s Park, get up close to the residence of King Charles III at Clarence House and include memorable photos in front of the home of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace.

At the end of your tour, all guests will also receive an exclusive FREE digital travel guide of the best things to do in London!

IMPORTANT – Maximum 8 guests per booking including children. Bookings of 9 or more will be cancelled (including multiple bookings).

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK

- The tour starts at the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square. This is located between Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. - The nearest Underground station is Westminster Station. - On arrival look for your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

Outside visit

Big Ben

Big Ben is a world famous London icon. Its chimes mark the hour, symbolizing British heritage and serving as a global emblem of timekeeping.

Outside visit

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, the monarch's official London residence, is a symbol of British royalty. Built in 1703 and expanded in the 19th century, it boasts 775 rooms, including opulent state apartments. The palace hosts royal ceremonies, such as Changing the Guard, and serves as a focal point for national celebrations and events.

Outside visit

Changing of the Guard

The Changing of the Guard in London is a ceremonial tradition at Buckingham Palace, showcasing British pageantry. Guards, dressed in iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to a military band. This symbolic handover of duties attracts visitors worldwide, embodying the discipline and heritage of the British monarchy. Changing of the Guard is subject to ceremony schedule.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).