Go Into The Clink Prison & Westminster Sights Walking Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) Then visit the medieval Clink Prison. The most notorious medieval prison in London and the oldest prison in the UK 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 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - daily in June & July). Head through Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament & more! Then, go down into the depths of the Clink, the UK's oldest prison, to learn about the raucous, unruly and wicked inhabitants including debtors, harlots, heretics, drunkards and even religious adversaries. Hear horrible histories of crimes and famed prisoners, see archaeological artefacts and handle old-style torture devices that would have been used to torment and punish prisoners.
Inclusions
What's included
- 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour
- Clink Prison Museum Entrance Ticket
- Fun Local Guide!
What's not
- Food & Drink (please bring some snacks and drinks)
- Transport to and from your hotel
- Oyster Cards/Travel Cards for Underground Train
Itinerary
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.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
After the walking tour, go down into the depths of the Clink – UK's oldest prison, to learn about the raucous, unruly and wicked inhabitants, ranging from debtors, harlots, heretics, drunkards and even religious adversaries.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- • We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) • Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs • The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Top Sights Tours Group LLC
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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