Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
We start our tour at Westminster Abbey, this famous church is recognisable from various famous royal weddings, funerals and coronations, it’s hard to ignore the history here! We’ll enter through the cloisters, a great opportunity to appreciate both the age and the scale of this magnificent building. Look around as we walk into the church, you will see many names, some of these you will recognise immediately, others you may remember once your guide links them with stories.
Next let’s have a look at one of the oldest pieces of furniture in the United Kingdom. Last used in 1953, the chair patiently waits for the next coronation. As we pause to admire the coronation chair, listen as your guide paints a picture of the coronation ceremony, imagine the spectacle each time a new monarch is crowned in this very spot.
Making our way around the church, we will find the sites of many Royal burials around the High alter. Two sisters, step sisters, both Queens but very different personalities. In life they weren’t very fond of each other, yet in death, they are buried here in the same tomb.
Ladies Chapel shows you the hight level of a gothic style with its beautiful fan vaulted ceiling.
Now it is time to check out Poets corner and find your favourite writer or a poet.
Westminster Abbey has so much to offer and we will spend about 2 hours before we move on.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
As we leave the Abbey, we arrive immediately into Parliament square, this a great opportunity to take a picture in front of houses of Parliament. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance in British history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
This being London, there is always time for traditional pageantry. The horse guards are just around the corner. Here we see the Guards, proudly siting on their horses keeping this royal area safe. They are inspected every day, rain or shine. Time for another quick picture? Watch out though the horses can bite!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
Leaving the famous buildings behind for a moment let’s wander through St James Park. Home to not only a lovely display of plants and flowers but also many birds. Any ornithologist would be in heaven here, black swans, white swans, pelicans, geese and many more species call St James Park their home. If you have children in your group then let’s take a few minutes to stop and feed the birds and the ever hungry squirrels!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Our next stop needs little introduction, Buckingham palace, a grand building and royal residence. If we get close to get gate you will see the guards, looking after her majesty. You guide will help you figure out if Her Majesty is at home today, perhaps you’d like a photo next to one of the most famous sights in the world?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
We finish our tour on Trafalgar square, the very city centre of London. From here you are ideally placed to visit Leicester square and Covent Garden. Your guide Will be happy to help with any directions and suggestions for the rest of your stay.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Westminster Abbey Shop, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS, UK
4 hours(approx.)
Trafalgar Square, London, UK
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : JOHN_Y
Uour guide was the same as the day before and got to know my family well and our interests, She captured some essential facts on the Abbey and made them memorable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Richard_R
Our guide, Catherine was awesome, funny, & extremely knowledgeable and helpful. we had a great time with her.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Michael_G
The tour guide was fantastic he had so much knowledge and the best places to take photos and get slightly away from the crowd. Explained everything that was required
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Posted On : 2023-09-19
Posted By : Ann_P
Our guide Lucy was absolutely wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and friendly and fun to be with. We highly recommend her!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-29
Posted By : Miguel_D
Ainura was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great experience and highly recommend this private walking tour.
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Posted On : 2023-08-24
Posted By : bryan_l
Astonishing! Lucy was cheerful, enthusiastic, historically passionate and a joy to spend the tour with! Very informative!
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Posted On : 2023-07-28
Posted By : Susan_S
It was too long - history lesson. Very informative but just too long in the abbey. Guide was very knowledgeable would not recommend to older folks or families with young children.
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Posted On : 2023-06-25
Posted By : Gary
Our Tour with Trudy was amazing. She’s a delightful person who made the experience at Westminster really memorable. She knows the history so well and really helped us understand everything we saw. She was funny and energetic and full of great stories about the Abbey. Highly recommend this tour and especially Trudy.
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Posted On : 2023-06-02
Posted By : Robert_G
Our guide, “I” was amazing. She went out of her way to answer and explain any questions we had. She was very knowledgeable and professional.
Would ask for her again.
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Posted On : 2023-05-21
Posted By : Marina_L
Wonderful tour.
Our guide Ainara was most knalegeble and attentive. It was a defiantly a highlight of our trip to London
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Posted On : 2022-08-12
