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Westminster Walking Tour: Big Ben, Abbey & Buckingham Palace

This Westminster walking tour is a 1.5 hour guided walking tour of Westminster, the square mile where monarchy, government and history meet. Starting outside Westminster Underground Station and finishing at Buckingham Palace, the route takes in Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and St James's Park.

Around 1.5 hours Starts 10:00 or 14:00 Meet at Outside Westminster Underground Station Up to 20 people £19 per person, was £25
The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower in Westminster glowing at golden hour over the River Thames with no people in view

The route, stop by stop

Times shown are for the 10:00 start. The 14:00 walk follows exactly the same route later in the day.

  1. 10:00 · Westminster Abbey

    Stand before the coronation church and hear about royal weddings, famous figures buried here and more than 1,000 years of history.

  2. 10:25 · Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

    Learn how British democracy took shape, discover the Great Fire that reshaped the old palace, and how Big Ben became a symbol known around the world.

  3. 10:45 · Parliament Square

    Look up at statues of Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Gandhi while your guide unpacks the political history they represent.

  4. 11:05 · Whitehall

    Walk the centre of government power, pass Horse Guards Parade and hear about the military traditions that still play out here.

  5. 11:25 · St James's Park

    Stroll through the oldest of London's royal parks, once hunting grounds for kings and queens, with views towards Buckingham Palace.

  6. 11:45 · Buckingham Palace

    Finish at the monarch's official London residence for a photo opportunity and hear the stories behind the palace, its royal traditions and its place in British public life.

Good to know before you book

Where and when do the tours start?
Each tour has a central London meeting point shared in your booking confirmation. Westminster and City of London walks start at 10:00 or 14:00. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks also start at 10:00 or 14:00. The Peak District day trip meets at 06:30 at Victoria Station and departs at 07:00. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can set off on time.
How long are the tours and how far do we walk?
Westminster and City of London walks last around 1.5 hours. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks last around 2 hours. All walks are at a relaxed, sociable pace with plenty of stops. The Peak District day trip lasts 12 hours and includes a 45 to 60 minute hill walk.
What is included in the price?
A friendly, knowledgeable local guide and a carefully planned route packed with history and heritage. For the Peak District day trip, return coach travel from London is also included. Any optional attraction entry, food and drinks are not included.
Which days can I book?
Our London walking tours run every day of the week from 22 August 2026. The Peak District day trip runs every Saturday from September 2026. Simply pick the date and start time in the booking calendar for your chosen tour.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
For London walking tours, free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For the Peak District day trip, free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure. If we cancel a day trip because the minimum number of bookings is not reached or due to severe weather, you will receive a full refund.

More answers are on the walking tour FAQ page, and you can compare all routes on the London walking tours page.