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London’s Must-See Sights: The Ultimate Westminster Free Tour
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London’s Must-See Sights: The Ultimate Westminster Free Tour

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Run by a local guide · London with a Local Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover 1000 years of history in under three hours, as we visit Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and three Royal Palaces. If you are limited in time and need to see the sights, this tour is the one for you.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
London
Meeting Point
The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, Strand, London
Provider
London with a Local Tours

Description

Explore the heart of London on our Free Westminster Walking Tour, a 2-hour journey through the city’s royal, political, and historic landmarks. Starting at the Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, near Trafalgar Square, the tour visits Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, St James’s Park, The Mall, Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

Hear fascinating stories from 1,000 years of British history, including Henry VIII and his wives, the abdication of Edward VIII, Princess Diana, Michael Fagan’s palace break-in, the Unknown Warrior, and Guy Fawkes. Glimpse part of the Changing of the Guard ceremony when it is running, though this is weather and schedule-dependent.

The tour finishes in Parliament Square, next to Big Ben and Westminster Station. Ideal for visitors new to London, local explorers, families, couples, and history lovers, this tour is one of the best ways to see London sightseeing highlights, royal history, and iconic Westminster landmarks.

Book now and walk through London’s history!

Groups larger than six people and educational groups must arrange a private tour in advance, as they cannot join the free tour.

Includes

  • Big Ben
  • Palace of Westminster
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Westminster Abbey
  • St James's Palace
  • Horse Guards Parade

Meeting Point

The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, Strand, London

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Traveler reviews

56 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Westminster Tour

It was one of the best walking tours we have ever done. Our tour guide James was amazing! I reall recommend the tour!

Theresa Hansson · November 2026

Top!

Jamie: a really knowledgeable and entertaining guide!

Giuseppina D'Agostino · July 2026

Awesome experience!

Jamie was a fantastic guide showing us all the important hotspots of London while providing us with so many interesting stories and fan facts! Overall it was a great experience and the 2,5 hours went by so quickly!

Maritina Stavrakaki · June 2026

Don’t miss

We absolutely loved The Ultimate Westminster Free Tour! Our guide was brilliant — she clearly knew the area inside out and had a real passion for sharing its history. She took us to some fascinating places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. The organization was flawless, the pace was just right, and the whole experience was engaging from beginning to end. One of the best things we did in London. Highly recommended!

Katarzyna Ziolek-Paszt · June 2026

Absolutely perfect

Our guide Becky was fantastic! Super super friendly, local to London and her acting background really shined through - she even sang for us and recreated some very iconic lines from the most important royals in the uk!! The tour takes us through the most famous landmarks that you cannot miss when visiting London. She gave us so many useful tips and even took us to a perfect spot to see the change of the guards!! It was overall a marvelous experience that we 100% recommend - totally worth it ????

Cláudia Fontes · June 2026

Rob

Rob did a great job on our tour. He was knowledgable and informative. Sometimes on a tour, the guy tends to go on it. Rob kept our attention for the whole tour. The one suggestion I would have if the two if the group was any larger than the four of us he should have a microphone as it would be very difficult to hear him.

Julian Zamparo · May 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.9 · 56 reviews

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