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London Shard Viewing Gallery and Westminster Walking Tour 5 hr
TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10
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14 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 5 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk past Westminster’s landmarks with a local guide, then ride up The Shard for sweeping 360-degree views across London.
About this tour
See London from street level and high above the skyline on this combined Westminster walk and Shard visit. Meet your local guide near Green Park for a three-hour stroll past some of the capital’s best-known landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament Square. Depending on the day and season, you may also catch the Changing of the Guard: it takes place daily in June and July, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at other times of year.
After the walk, make your way to The Shard for a high-speed elevator ride to the viewing gallery on floor 68. From 244 meters above the city, enjoy sweeping 360-degree views that can stretch up to 40 miles. For an open-air perspective, head to the viewing platform on level 72. The experience pairs close-up views of Westminster with a dramatic panorama from one of London’s tallest buildings. Meet outside The Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, then discover London from two memorable vantage points.
Highlights
- Explore Westminster’s landmark streets with a local guide
- Admire Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey
- Take in 360-degree views from The Shard
- Spot London from up to 40 miles away
- Step onto the open-air viewing platform on level 72
What's included
Included
- The Shard Viewing Gallery entrance ticket
- Three-hour walking tour of London’s top 20 sights
- Local guide
Not included
- Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5 for two rides
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Umbrella
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4.21 / 5 · 14 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside The Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under a Ritz sign
- Green Park Underground station is the nearest tube station
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.21 from 14 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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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.
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