Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a Walk in the Heart of London

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Itinerary

1. Westminster Abbey is not only a true piece of history but also a working church which has witnessed many special services - most recently the funeral service for HM Queen Elizabeth II, the wedding of Prince William and Kate, the coronation of multiple Kings and Queens, the visit of Dalai Lama and many other services and events. Find out about thousands of people buried in Westminster Abbey - Kings, Queens, poets, scientists, clock makers, engineers, physicians, composers – the list goes on. On this exclusive tour you’ll hear about the magic of Royal Coronations, see the coronation chair and walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens!

   2 hAdmission included

2. St James’s Park is definitely a favourite to many Londoners and visitors. You can feel as if you are in the countryside without even leaving London! Lots of fun for kids and adults with the park’s residents – swans, white and black, herons, a huge variety of ducks and geese, parrots and squirrels. For all garden lovers the park offers a beautiful fiesta of colours and aromas! (Pass by)

   15 min

3. Buckingham Palace is on the ‘must see’ list to every tourist visiting London. The Headquarters of the Monarchy never fails to impress the tourists. If we are lucky we can see the Change of Guard Ceremony – soldiers in red tunics, pomp and music, ceremony and traditions. Let’s get closer to the glamorous gates covered in regal decorations, lets spot the balcony famous for the Royal appearances and celebrations. (Pass by)

   15 min

4. Walk along The Mall - ceremonial route for Royal parades and processions. We'll see Clarence House - the home of King Charles III, Lancaster House - a film location for the popular TV series 'The Crown', St James's Palace and a lot more.

   15 min

5. Trafalgar Square is the heart of London - one of the most beautiful open spaces not only in London, but also in the world. The square was laid out to celebrate the victory of Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar and today this is where people gather to celebrate, to mark important events or just to relax and admire the view! Trafalgar Square is the home of Nelson's column, stunning water fountains and the National Gallery.

   15 min

6. Ceremonial parade ground used for royal parades and ceremonies including the monarch’s official birthday. This is a great stop to take a photo with the soldiers from the Household Cavalry guarding on horseback.

   15 min

7. Next stop on our walk is 10 Downing Street – home and office of the Prime Minister of the UK since 1735

   Passes by

8. For many people ‘Big Ben’ is the first place which comes to mind when thinking of London. This is a great chance to hear well known and unknown facts about the most famous clocktower in the world, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in London

• Its from-price is 32% above the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2232 of 4793.
• 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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