Buckingham, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, from the Ritz

150 Piccadilly, London

- Meet outside the Ritz hotel. - Next to the 2 red telephone boxes and 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs. - Nearest tube: Green Park Underground station. * This tour no longer includes stops at the Tower of London, London Bridge or Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. *

Buckingham Palace

After a walk through Green Park you reach Buckingham Palace, the official home of the King. Your guide has the stories of British royal history while you look at the building. On certain days the Changing of the Guard takes place, and your guide will find the right spot to watch it from. Afterwards, the walk continues along The Mall.

Costo extra

Trafalgar Square

At this well-known public square there is Nelson's Column, the fountains, and the buildings around it, the National Gallery included.

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

On to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of St James's Park. The walk stops for the famous arch and the clock, which is one of the better photographs of the day.

Whitehall

Next your guide leads you to Whitehall, lined with grand buildings and monuments, and to Downing Street, where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735.

Houses of Parliament

At Parliament Square you see the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, and the Big Ben clock at close range, with the London Eye and the Churchill statue in view.

Westminster Abbey

Then Westminster Abbey, one of the finest buildings in London and one with over 1,000 years behind it. This is where British kings and queens are crowned. Your entry ticket is booked in advance for after the walking tour, so there is no ticket line to join. Inside, you go at your own pace with a free audio guide, available in several languages.