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Join this 3-hour private sightseeing tour tour to explore London with your family in a fun and entertaining way ! You will be guided by an expert kid-friendly guide who will allow you to discover all the most important buildings, palaces and squares of two of the most famous boroughs in the English capital. You will walk through the City of Westminster and the City of London, and you will witness the beauty of some of their most iconic locations, such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. You will also be able to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony if it is scheduled on the day of the tour and if the weather permits it. So get your camera ready for this amazing experience!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is: at the St James’s Park Tube Station (Broadway Exit) on Westminster, London SW1H 0AB, United Kingdom, opposite Conrad Hotel An Costa Coffee . The tour guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
Itinerary
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1Westminster Abbey
Your tour will start in the City of Westminster, and in the company of a kid-friendly professional guide you will learn interesting facts about London's history and culture through fun stories and activities, designed to entertain children so that they wont get bored during the walk. You will see the beautiful Gothic facade of Westminster Abbey, one of the most famous churches in England and the most important religious building in all of the United Kingdom. The Abbey is a UNESCO heritage site and the traditional venue for the coronation of Britain's kings and queens.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Houses of Parliament
Right next to Westminster Abbey stand the majestic Houses of Parliament, another recognizable London landmark which serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Of course, you will also see Big Ben, the world’s largest chiming clock. With its four faces and 11 floors, it stands 315ft (96 metres) tall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Whitehall
While you walk along Whitehall, your guide will show and explain to you all the most famous monuments and buildings you will see on the way, such as the statue of Winston Churchill, Downing Street and Horse Guards Parade. Your guide will fascinate you with anecdotes about British History, a much better way to learn history than from a text book!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Buckingham Palace
You will then reach Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of British sovereigns since 1837, and today the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. It serves as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies, and it is a focal point for significant national celebrations and commemorations. Here you can witness the evocative ceremony of the Changing of the Guard (if scheduled on the day of the tour and weather permitting), and your guide will know where to stand in order to have the best possible view, as it can be very crowded.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5City of London
Using the “Tube”, the oldest metro system in the world, you will reach the City of London, the site of the most ancient part of Greater London. Here you will be able to see the remains of a section of the old London Wall, fortifications built by the Romans at the time of the great Roman Empire to protect the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St. Paul's Cathedral
Moreover, you will see St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece and the location of several national celebrations. With its huge dome, it provides another iconic feature of the London skyline and is known across the world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Approx. 1 mile (1.7 kilometers) of walking is involved
- Minimum age to participate is 6 years. Children under 6 can be on the tour without participating
- This is an outdoor walking tour where you will see the attractions from the outside
- The Changing of the Guard usually takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, but it does not occur in rainy or bad weather. The ceremony may be cancelled without any prior notice
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
- Please wear warm clothing in the winter months.
- As you will use public transport please make sure you have valid tickets, travel cards or Oyster cards with you.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony can be cancelled without notice if there are special events taking place in London.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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