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London Royal Walking Tour: Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben, 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 20% in London

47 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben with a local guide, visiting royal landmarks in a small group of up to 10 guests.

About this tour

See London’s royal landmarks on a small-group walk from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben. With no more than 10 guests, this 135-minute tour offers a relaxed way to explore the city alongside an energetic local guide.

Follow a route past Buckingham Palace, through St James’s Park and by Horse Guards, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Along the way, hear the history and stories behind these familiar sights, with time for a quick break. On Wednesdays and Fridays, you may also see the Changing of the Guard, weather permitting. Ask your guide for recommendations on food, local neighborhoods and other London attractions.

This London Royal Walking Tour is a lively introduction to the city, with a personal feel and plenty of memorable views. Meet at the Machine Gun Corps Memorial 15 minutes before departure, then set out to discover London on foot.

Highlights

  • Admire Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
  • Stroll through St James’s Park and past Horse Guards
  • Hear the stories behind London’s royal landmarks from a local guide
  • See the Changing of the Guard on Wednesdays and Fridays, weather permitting
  • Enjoy a quick break and ask your guide for local recommendations

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Quick snack and restroom break
  • Small group of up to 10 guests

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet your guide 15 minutes before the start at the Machine Gun Corps Memorial; look for a statue of a young man holding a sword
  • Hyde Park Corner Underground station on the Piccadilly Line is nearby
  • The tour starts on time in all weather
  • Pushchairs are allowed
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 47 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
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  • 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 7.7. Top 20% in London means it ranks in the top 20% of tours in London by this score.

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