Kid-Friendly London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London
During this kid-friendly full day tour you will be led by a Blue Badge guide to discover London and its most famous highlights! You will also visit two of the most iconic landmarks in the British capital: Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Moreover, if it is scheduled on the day of your visit, you will also be able to admire the striking ceremony of the Changing of the Guard, right outside Buckingham Palace. Your professional guide will know how to keep children entertained during the tour and there will certainly not be any time get bored! Join this tour with your family for a fun and yet educational exploration of London!
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Kid-Friendly London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London
What's included in Kid-Friendly London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London
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Westminster
Your tour will start in Westminster, the area of London which hosts many of its most famous landmarks, such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster — also known as the Houses of Parliament - and Buckingham Palace. Your guide has vast experience in tours for families and will know how to entertain your children, keeping their mind focused through fun and interesting stories about the history of London! Westminster's fantastic range of attractions is second to none. Apart from the Palace of Westminster, one of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, there are also many of the city's most important art galleries as well as other iconic landmarks and a few hidden gems as well.
Whitehall
On your way to Buckingham Palace, as you walk along Whitehall, your guide will show you the most important buildings situated on this famous street. It is recognized as the centre of the Government of the United Kingdom, lined with numerous departments and ministries, including the Ministry of Defence, Horse Guards and the Cabinet Office.
Buckingham Palace
After a short walk on The Mall (or through St James Park), you will arrive at Buckingham Palace. Here, if it is scheduled on the day of your tour and if the weather allows it, you will marvel at the evocative ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Your guide will share his/her knowledge about this amazing parade and about the royal family as well! This event is very likely to be crowded at this time of the day, but your guide will find the perfect spot from where you and your family will be able to enjoy the view.
Inclusions
- Admission tickets to Westminster Abbey
- Blue Badge Guide
- Professional Kid-Friendly Guide
- Admission tickets to the Tower of London
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Public transport tickets/Oyster cards/travel cards
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Some parts of Tower are not pushchair friendly. You will find buggy parks in some areas.
- The Changing the Guard takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from August to May, but it doesn't take place in the rain or in a very bad weather and if some special events are happening at Buckingham Palace (the guards cancel ceremony if it rains, because the rain could damage their brass instruments)
- This tour is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Younger kids are welcome, but the tour may not be appropriate.
- During the tour you will use public transport, so make sure you have valid tickets.
- We suggest wearing comfortable shoes
- This tour is unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, and no wheelchairs are allowed on the tour
- There are a large number of steps throughout the Tower of London with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London
- Please be aware that security checks at the attractions are inevitable
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point for this tour is: right outside the Official Westminster Abbey Shop, situated at the base of the West Front of the Abbey. The guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
