Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace: Explore Royal London on this Landmarks Walking Tour

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Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s West End and Royal landmarks. From Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, discover the city’s iconic sites and learn about its rich history and vibrant theater scene.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Trafalgar Square - Meet your guide at Trafalgar Square, the iconic location which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar.
Big Ben - Admire the Big Ben clock tower, which was recently renovated to restore its gleaming golden and blue colours.
Houses of Parliament - See the heart of politics within the UK, where laws have been introduced and debated for centuries.
Parliament Square - Take a snap of the bronze statue of Winston Churchill, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War Two.
The UK Supreme Court - Pass by the UK Supreme Court, where the most important civil and criminal cases in the country have been heard for over 100 years.
Westminster Abbey - Owned by the royal family, see the iconic church where monarchs have been coronated and buried.
St. James’ Park - Stroll by the lush and elaborate park in the middle of an urban city, where King Henry VIII once hunted deer.
St. James’s Palace - Admire the Tudor palace which generations of monarchs used as a royal residence.
The Mall - Walk along the ceremonial route where Trooping the Colour is performed and the annual London Marathon finishes.
Buckingham Palace - Admire the famous royal palace where monarchs still reside and are protected by the famous King’s Guard.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - Be ready to take a snap of the exciting horsebacked King’s Life Guard, who wear red tunics and white plumed helmets.’
Churchill War Rooms - Pass by the fascinating buildings where Churchill once made war-time decisions during World War Two.
Regent Street - Visit the glamorous Regent Street, filled with flagship stores of world-class designer brands.
Burlington Arcade - The design of this fascinating building was the first ever ‘shopping mall’, and is guarded by the oldest police force in the UK.
West End Theatre District - Enjoy a stroll past the West End district and be on the look out for famous theatres where iconic stage productions take place.
Soho - Pass by the buzzing district of Soho, which combines food, fashion, entertainment and nightlife.
National Gallery - See the art gallery which houses thousands of portraits, paintings and sculptures from artists around the world.

What's Included

London Landmarks guided walking tour
Vox City sightseeing mobile app
Live commentary in English

What's Not Included

Mobile device and headset
Public transportation tickets
Entry tickets to attractions

Additional Information

Discover London’s most famous landmarks with our 2-hour sightseeing walking tour. You’ll explore the buzzing West End theatre district, see royal residences and more.

Start your journey by meeting up with your friendly guide at the iconic Trafalgar Square. Continue along Charing Cross to Big Ben, where you’ll see the gleaming golden and blue clock tower.

As you pass by Westminster Abbey and St James’s Park, you’ll hear stories about these historic locations which are owned by the royal family. Be ready to take snaps of the home fit for a king as you admire Buckingham Palace.

Stroll over to the West End district, the song and dance side of London, and walk by Soho and Covent Garden, along with the glamorous Regent Street. Finish your visit where you started in Trafalgar Square, and be sure to ask your guide for the best place to get a bite or a pint.

Don’t forget to continue your sightseeing adventure with our complimentary audio guide app, helping you make the most of your visit.

Meet your tour guide in Trafalgar Square next to the large, white cube statue on the 4th Plinth opposite Canada House. Your tour guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘Vox City’ uniform
Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible so you do not miss the tour departure
Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the sightseeing app and audio guide prior to arrival

Location

Trafalgar Square

Walking tours depart from the North West corner at the top of the steps of Trafalgar Square, next to the large, white cube statue on the 4th Plinth, opposite Canada House and near the entrance to the National Gallery. Look for your Vox City Walks guide holding a blue umbrella.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Lisaquynh

Aug 3, 2024

Amazing experience - Paul was so detailed and professional during our walking trip. We had a great time learning the royals, people, arts, and food

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7cheryleg

Jul 24, 2024

Great walking tour! - We really enjoyed our tour! Our guide was excellent! We went to all of the top sites in London! I highly recommend this affordable tour.

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K3146zpamandat

Jul 11, 2024

Loved this tour of London! - Jess was a terrific guide. He showed us many of the London landmarks, informed us about them, and made it very fun and engaging. Would 1000% recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the sights of London. Thanks, Jess, for a great time!

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Julia_c

Jul 3, 2024

Great London Tour - Jessi was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great tour for anyone new to London!

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Denisemt619vo

Jul 3, 2024

Information and fun! - Jesse was a great tour guide - informed and friendly. Highly recommend! Our whole family enjoyed it and it was the perfect length.

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Passenger56449492269

Jun 28, 2024

Amazing tour - The tour was so fun, the tour guide Jess walked at just the right speed and made sure all of us kept up while allowing us the time to take photos.

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503cecen

Jun 28, 2024

Jess was my tour guide - The landmarks were so cool to see! It was a nice walk and we got to see a lot of things that I wanted to while here. Jess was very knowledgeable about all the landmarks.

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Miriammq263zz

Jun 28, 2024

jess is the best - Jess was literally the best tour guide ever. very knowledgeable and friendly. love him! such a good energy and bright soul

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Isabelesco

Jun 28, 2024

Excellent! - Our tour guide Jess was super helpful and knowledgeable about the city! He made the two hours feel like ten minutes and I had a lovely experience with the tour.

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