Shared London Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Houses of Parliament

  We'll tell you the stories of the Houses of Parliament, from it's original building in the Norman times through to the present day. Hear stories of trials of Kings, the laying in state of Monarchs, famous speeches held and how the British political system works. We'll also explain why you can't really see Big Ben.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Westminster Abbey

  We'll tell you about the place of royalty. From coronations to funerals and weddings in between hear about how the church has hosted the crowning of every Monarch since 1066. We'll tell you about the famous names buried in the Abbey and the different way the church is run compared to many in Britain.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Parliament Square

  We'll walk around the square and tell you about the statues around the area. From the great British wartime leader to one of the world's best known Freedom fighters and a woman who changed the Country as we know it.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Cenotaph

  Hear about the building of the Cenotaph and it's role as the Central pillar of wartime remembrance in Britain.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  10 Downing Street

  Learn about the home of the leader of the UK and how the street gained it's name. We'll also explain why the Prime Minister isn't really the Prime Minister!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Banqueting House

  We'll talk you through the execution of a King and the story of Britain becoming a Republic.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

  Learn how the Parade ground has become world famous for it's celebrations of the British Monarch's birthday. You may well also have the opportunity to see the changing of the Guard and possibly meet the horse guards themselves for a great photo opportunity.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  St. James's Park

  Walk through one of London's Royal Parks and meet the resident birdlife and wildlife. You'll have the chance to see one of the more exotic royal gifts ever given. We'll take the chance to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet and just be at one with the nature.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Buckingham Palace

  Home to the Monarch, we'll tell you about the Palace and the stories of those who have called it home.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Trafalgar Square

  We'll introduce you to one of the most famous squares in London and tell you about the statues celebrating some of the most famous Britons.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Savoy Theatre

  From Medieval palace to world renowned five star hotel. We'll tell you about the famous people who've stayed here, and the hotel's ever changing face.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Aldwych Area (Pass by)

  We'll pass by Aldwych and theatreland and show you some of the theatres.

  Admission ticket free
• 12
  Royal Courts of Justice

  We'll walk past the Courts and tell you about some of the famous trials that have taken place here.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Fleet Street (Pass by)

  We'll walk up London's former press area and tell you about the industry. We'll also see the former house of the man who wrote the dictionary and also the church that inspired one of the most famous cakes the world has known. As we walk up Fleet Street we'll take in a lunch stop at a traditional London Pub (at your own expense) before we start the second half of the tour.

  Admission ticket free
• 13
  Old Bailey

  See the most famous court in Britain and hear about some of the famous trials which have taken place here.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  St. Paul's Cathedral

  See St. Paul's Cathedral, one of London's most famous sites. We'll tell you about the celebrated Briton's buried here and the history of the cathedrals to stand on the site and how Christopher Wren raised the Cathedral from the ashes of the Great Fire of London.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 15
  Guildhall

  We'll show you the heart of the City of London's political and cultural headquarters. We'll explain how the City is run differently to the rest of London, how you can become Lord Mayor of the City and then visit the art gallery on site where we'll show you one of the most important parts of Roman London and some of our favourite paintings as well.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Thames River (Pass by)

  We will walk along the Thames Path and point out some of the buildings you'll see along the way. See the Globe Theatre, London Bridge, Livery Halls and much much more. We'll also make some photo stops for you.

  Admission ticket free
• 16
  Tower of London

  We'll tell you about the Tower of London, it's history as a military building, prison and home to one of the longest continuing ceremonies in the world: The Ceremony of the Keys.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• 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

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