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Free Tour Essential London (Westminster)

9.2

605 Reviews

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Provided by: Free Walking Tour London

Duration

1h 30min

Meeting point

Equestrian Statue of Charles I

Languages

English, Spanish

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Overview

The London City of Westminster Tour is a one-and-a-half-hour guided tour around the political capital of London. We begin at the Equestrian Statue of Charles I, then we walk along Whitehall, stopping by the Horseguards' Parade, Downing Street, the Ministry of Defence, and on to Parliament Square. We will then discuss some of the figures whose statues line the square and the building in front of which they stand, the majestic Palace of Westminster. From the Houses of Parliament, we will then walk towards St. James's Park where we will see the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms from where the British cabinet directed the British military during WWII. We will then walk meander our way through the park itself on our way towards our final destination, Buckingham Palace. We will, of course, endeavor to see Her Majesty, the Queen, as she goes about her business in her 'office', as she calls it, although we can't promise to see her in person. Nonetheless, this will be a really good tour.

CHILDREN DO NOT NEED A RESERVATION

This activity includes:

St James's Park
Statue of Charles II
Horse Guards Parade
Palace of Westminster
Parliament Square Garden
Equestrian Statue of Charles I
Buckingham Palace

Meeting point

Equestrian Statue of Charles I

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On arrival

To get to the starting point of our tour, take the Underground/Train to Charring Cross Station. Exit the station, following the signs for Trafalgar Square. We wait in the equestrian statue of Charles I. It's the roundabout in front of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. Our guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour with a PURPLE flag.

Things to note

This is a walking tour and whilst we do not walk fast, this tour is entirely by foot. Wheelchairs and baby prams/trollies are of course welcome and the route does not include steps.

Rating

9.2

Organisation

9.5

Atmosphere

9.4

Content

9.2

Guide

9.4

Usefulness

9.3

Reviews (605)

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Reviewed on Apr 02, 2025

“Great experience with Hug”

It was super interesting and enjoyable and the tour 100% recommended!!!! Thank you very much Hug!

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

“Very good tour!”

Really well explained, time efficient and enjoyable.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

“Visite guidée ”

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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

“Nice tour very friendly guide”

Very nice tour, very friendly guide

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

“Perfect tour with Hug”

Highly recommended experience with Hug.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

“Free Tour Londres Imprescindible por Westminster”

Hug was a great guide. Very committed to sharing his knowledge with us, I found this free tour very good. I'd recommend it!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

“tour x westmister”

Hug gave us an excellent tour, with detailed explanations at every historical point where we stopped Excellent treatment to the group and response to every question generated in the group. Thank you Hug!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

“Fantastic tour”

Huk was really outstanding. The tour was very interesting and he was super good and accurate. Kudos.

Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

“Perfect Hug Guide”

We went as a family for the visit, and Hug's explanations were fantastic, he had a very good English accent and made the tour very enjoyable with his knowledge and historical anecdotes.

Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

“My best UK tour”

I loved it! Especially Hug's way of transmitting. You have a 20 Hug, we have known things about London that no one better than you could have informed us. With tours like this I will go anywhere in the world, the bad thing is that we will not find you there but it is my second tour in London and you ...YOU HAVE CORONAO as we say the Andalusians!!!!

Free Cancellation

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