Free tour

Free Tour of Central London Westminster

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London

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Italian

Guru: Meraviglie di Londra

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Registered on 24 March 2019

We organize sightseeing with free walking tours. Our walking tours are suitable for everyone, our tour guides have developed city walks that can be ideal for families as well as individuals.

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

Tour description

Are you planning a short weekend in London and is it your first time visiting the English capital? Are you afraid of not being able to visit "everything" in time? With our free tour of London you will get to know the British metropolis by walking through the streets of its beautiful historic center. Our guide will tell you in Italian the history of London's most iconic monuments , such as Buckingham Palace and the Big Ben. Our free tour of central London will allow you to get to know the iconic symbols of this fascinating city, their history, and the curiosities that make them so. A free tour to discover the artistic and cultural heritage that characterizes it, without forgetting the Royal Family which to date has itself become one of the well-known icons of the English capital.

We have all heard of Big Ben in Trafalgar Square, or the National Gallery , at least once. But few know their story. We invite you to follow us on this Free Walking Tour of central London. there. We will meet under the equestrian statue of Charles I in Trafalgar Square , where the National Gallery dominates, in all its grandeur. But something distracts our attention: a large column, located in the center of the square with four lions resting at the base and Captain Nelson watching over the city from above. We will be enveloped by the colors of St. James's Park , the smallest and oldest royal park. Buckingham Palace can be seen in the distance. Once at court, we will reveal some curiosities about the royal palace, for example how to understand if the king is at home or not! We will parade on The Mall , the royal red carpet, just like the king's soldiers do during the Changing of the Guard passing through one of the oldest residences of the royal family, St. James's Palace . We will let ourselves be enchanted by the charm of Westminster Abbey, home of the greatest royal events and we will conclude the tour under the statue of the most well-known British Prime Minister of all time: Winston Churchill , where we will discover why the "Night of Fires" is celebrated on November 5th. artificial".

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

London WC2N 5DU, UK

We are waiting for you next to the equestrian statue of Charles I - Trafalgar Square - WC2N 5DU. Look for guidance with our unmistakable white, red and blue umbrella! IMPORTANT: the statue of Charles I is located in the center of the small roundabout to the south of the square, opposite the National Gallery, facing Whitehall and in the direction of Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower). Be careful not to get confused with the statue of George IV near the fountains and the National Gallery

Outside visit

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square è una delle piazze più iconiche di Londra, situata nel cuore della città. Famosa per la sua imponente colonna di Nelson, che celebra l'ammiraglio Horatio Nelson, la piazza è circondata da alcuni dei principali edifici storici e culturali di Londra, come la National Gallery. È un punto di ritrovo vivace, spesso sede di eventi pubblici, manifestazioni e celebrazioni. La piazza è anche nota per le sue fontane e per le statue degli dei leoni che circondano la colonna, rendendola un'importante a

Outside visit

St James's Park

St James's Park è uno dei parchi reali di Londra, situato nel cuore della città, vicino a Buckingham Palace e Westminster. È noto per i suoi ampi spazi verdi, i suoi bellissimi giardini e il lago centrale, che ospita una varietà di uccelli, tra cui cigni e anatre. Il parco offre panorami spettacolari, tra cui una vista unica del Palazzo di Buckingham e del Parlamento. Con i suoi sentieri serpeggianti e le aree di pic-nic, St James's Park è un luogo ideale per passeggiate rilassanti e momenti di tranquillità

Outside visit

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace è la residenza ufficiale della monarchia britannica a Londra. Situato nel cuore della città, il palazzo è famoso per la sua maestosa facciata e il suo splendido cortile. Costruito originariamente come una casa privata nel 1703 e successivamente ampliato e ristrutturato, Buckingham Palace è oggi il centro nevralgico delle cerimonie reali e degli eventi ufficiali. Tra le sue caratteristiche più iconiche ci sono il cambio della guardia, una cerimonia che attira visitatori da tutto il mondo, e

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).