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London Royal and Political Landmarks Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 28% in London

6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben with a guide, discovering royal landmarks, political history, and classic London photo spots.

About this tour

Trace London’s royal and political story on a guided walk from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your guide brings the city’s landmarks to life with stories of the people and events that shaped them.

See Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, and Clarence House from the outside, then continue past royal and civic sights including The Mall, Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square, and Downing Street. The route also offers views of the London Eye, The Cenotaph, and the National Gallery before reaching Parliament Square, where Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey make a memorable finale. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday tours, you may see the Changing of the Guard, subject to the ceremony schedule. Landmark interiors and entrance tickets are not included.

This London Royal and Political Landmarks Walking Tour covers 150 minutes of sightseeing with a knowledgeable guide and plenty of opportunities for photos. Meet outside The Old Star pub, opposite St James’s Park Station. Choose this London Royal and Political Landmarks Walking Tour for an engaging introduction to the capital’s most recognizable sights.

Highlights

  • Admire Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Clarence House from the outside
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard on eligible tour days, subject to the ceremony schedule
  • Walk through Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, and Downing Street
  • Capture photos of Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey

What's included

Included

  • Guided walking tour of Westminster and central London
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Exterior views of Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Clarence House
  • Changing of the Guard on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday tours, subject to the ceremony schedule
  • Views of the London Eye, The Cenotaph, National Gallery, Banqueting House, Horse Guards Parade, The Mall, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Cabinet Office, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to landmarks and attractions, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet in front of The Old Star pub, 66 Broadway, London, SW1H 0DB, opposite St James's Park Station's Broadway exit
  • Look for the guide holding a yellow umbrella
  • The Changing of the Guard is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday tours, subject to the ceremony schedule
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with walking difficulties

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 6 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.

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  • 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 7.4. Top 28% in London means it ranks in the top 28% of tours in London by this score.

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