Palaces and Parks Historical Walking Tour in Westminster - Private tour!
Hit all the most famous sights in one tour! Learn the fascinating history of London whilst getting some great photos too! Your guide is passionate about London's history and here to make your tour fun and engaging! Hear the stories behind the monarchy; why does it exist, how it almost fell, the intrigues at court, how to tell if the Queen is home, and the Gunpowder plot that almost brought the country to its knees.. Learn what it means to be 'hung, drawn and quartered', walk through beautiful Royal parks, wave at the Queen and meet the mounted cavalry soldiers! Sites visited include: Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Admiralty Arch, Buckingham Place, St James Palace, St James park, Whitehall Parade, Churchill's War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben. (We visit the outside of these locations, please be aware if you want to enter any of the buildings you will need a separate ticket. Please contact us if you would like help arranging this.)
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Palaces and Parks Historical Walking Tour in Westminster - Private tour!
What's included in Palaces and Parks Historical Walking Tour in Westminster - Private tour!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Covent Garden
Our experienced guide will meet you at Covent Garden to show you around the historical market and introduce you to the history of the area including the Piazza.
Trafalgar Square
Your guide will introduce you to the fascinating history of the iconic square, Lord Nelson's column, the fountains, the National Gallery and more. Great photo opportunities here!
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Historic royal entry to the palaces of Westminster, guards by the Queen's cavalry! Explore the history of the soldiers and the royal family, including beheadings and treason..
Inclusions
- Private professional English-speaking guide solely for your group
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Outside the Apple store, on the corner of the store, opposite the red telephone boxes.
End Points
- We end right outside Buckingham Palace, about 20 minutes walk from our starting point, and near to Green Park and St James Park underground stations. You can choose to remain in the area to explore the Royal Parks, or your guide can accompany you back to the starting point if desired.
