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London Westminster Walking Tour and Kensington Palace Visit 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 30% in London

5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Westminster’s famous landmarks with a private guide, then visit Kensington Palace on this five-hour London tour.

About this tour

See London’s royal and political landmarks on a private Westminster walking tour, then explore Kensington Palace at your own pace. This five-hour experience pairs a three-hour guided walk with two hours at the palace, offering a lively introduction to the city’s history and grand architecture.

Meet your guide outside the Ritz on Piccadilly and head toward Westminster. Along the way, take in Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and the Houses of Parliament. On eligible 10 AM tours, you may also see the Changing of the Guard; its schedule is set by the British Army and can change without notice.

After the walk, visit Kensington Palace, the official residence of Prince William. Your guide does not accompany you inside, leaving you time to explore independently. With a private guide and a route connecting two of London’s best-known areas, this London Westminster walking tour and Kensington Palace visit makes a memorable day out. Book your London Westminster walking tour and Kensington Palace visit to experience the capital’s royal sights up close.

Highlights

  • Explore Westminster’s landmark-lined streets with a private guide
  • See Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament Square
  • Visit Kensington Palace, the official residence of Prince William
  • Look out for the Changing of the Guard on eligible tour days

What's included

Included

  • 3-hour Westminster walking tour
  • Private tour
  • Kensington Palace admission
  • Local guide

Not included

  • Food and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Ritz hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under a Ritz sign
  • Green Park Underground station is the nearest meeting point station
  • The 5-hour tour includes a 3-hour Westminster walk and 2 hours at Kensington Palace; the guide does not accompany you inside the palace
  • The Changing of the Guard is included only on 10 AM tours and takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; the British Army may change the schedule without notice
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  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 5 hours: 3 hours walking around Westminster and 2 hours at Kensington Palace.

Does the guide join me inside Kensington Palace?

No. The guide does not accompany you inside Kensington Palace.

When can I see the Changing of the Guard?

The ceremony is available only on 10 AM tours and is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The British Army may change the schedule without notice.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Ritz hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under a Ritz sign. Green Park is the nearest Underground station.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour, transportation options, and all areas and surfaces are described as wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 30% in London means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in London by this score.

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