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London History Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 13% in London

22 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk from historic Covent Garden past London's major landmarks, then receive entry tickets for an unguided visit to Westminster Abbey.

About this tour

Discover the stories behind the capital on a 150-minute London History Walking Tour through the city center. Starting in historic Covent Garden, your guide leads you past major landmarks that helped shape London, bringing the city’s past into view as you explore on foot. The walk finishes outside Westminster Abbey, where entry tickets are provided for an independent visit inside. The abbey visit is unguided, and a guided tour of its interior is not included.

This London History Walking Tour is designed to make the city’s history tangible, with a live English-speaking guide and a route through its central sights. The tour runs in all weather, though national celebrations may require an alternative route. Some attractions may be viewed from outside only because of security measures. Meet outside the Covent Garden Apple Store by the telephone booth on the corner, and bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed.

Follow London’s story from Covent Garden to Westminster Abbey, then explore the abbey at your own pace with the included entry tickets.

Highlights

  • Trace London's history on a guided walk through the city center
  • Begin in historic Covent Garden and see major landmarks
  • Finish outside Westminster Abbey, with entry tickets provided

What's included

Included

  • Guided walking tour
  • Private guide, except with the “SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE” option
  • Westminster Abbey entry tickets at the end of the tour
  • Tour operates in all weather

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tour inside Westminster Abbey

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Covent Garden Apple Store, by the telephone booth on the corner
  • Provide a mobile phone number with country code
  • No large bags or suitcases allowed
  • Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather; bring water, an umbrella in rain, and a hat in summer
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  • The route may change during national celebrations; refunds or discounts are not offered for alternative routes
  • Some attractions may not be visited inside due to security measures
  • Westminster Abbey entry is unguided and takes place at the end of the tour
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers are permitted
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided walking tour lasts 150 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet outside the Covent Garden Apple Store, by the telephone booth on the corner.

Is Westminster Abbey included?

Entry tickets are provided at the end of the tour. The visit inside is unguided, and a guided tour of the abbey is not included.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 22 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 13% in London means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in London by this score.

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