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London Westminster Walking Tour and Westminster Abbey

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 14% in London

862 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk past 20 Westminster landmarks, see Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, then explore Westminster Abbey with an included entry ticket.

About this tour

Discover London’s royal landmarks and political heart on a guided walk through Westminster, followed by a visit to Westminster Abbey. This London Westminster walking tour takes you past 20 celebrated sights, with a local guide sharing the history, culture, and stories behind the city’s best-known places.

Set out through Green Park toward Buckingham Palace, where you may see the Changing of the Guard on select days. Continue to Westminster to view Downing Street, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament before heading to the Abbey. Your ticket grants entry to this historic church, the traditional setting for British coronations since William the Conqueror’s in 1066. The guide does not accompany you inside.

The walk lasts three hours, and the full experience is listed as five hours. Meet outside the Ritz Hotel, near Green Park Underground station. The Changing of the Guard takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; the source specifies the 10 a.m. tour. The route no longer includes the Tower of London, London Bridge, or Shakespeare’s Globe. Choose this London Westminster walking tour for a lively introduction to the capital’s landmark sights and royal history.

Highlights

  • Walk past 20 of Westminster’s most famous sights
  • Admire Buckingham Palace and watch the Changing of the Guard on select days
  • See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Downing Street
  • Explore Westminster Abbey with an entrance ticket

What's included

Included

  • Westminster Abbey entrance ticket
  • Walking tour of 20 Westminster sights
  • Local guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Umbrella

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Ritz Hotel, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under one of the Ritz signs
  • Nearest station: Green Park Underground station
  • The Changing of the Guard takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; the source specifies the 10 a.m. tour
  • The guide does not accompany you inside Westminster Abbey
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  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options, areas, and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour no longer visits the Tower of London, London Bridge, or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 5 hours, including a 3-hour walking tour.

Is Westminster Abbey entry included?

Yes. The tour includes an entrance ticket, but the guide does not accompany you inside.

Can I see the Changing of the Guard?

The ceremony takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The source specifies the 10 a.m. tour.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Ritz Hotel, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under one of the Ritz signs. The nearest station is Green Park.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The source states that the tour, transportation options, areas, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 862 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 14% in London means it ranks in the top 14% of tours in London by this score.

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