--- title: London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry) lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 117 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 837 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 41 (Westminster & Royal London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-buckingham-palace-big-ben-westminster-abbey-entry/ --- # London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry) **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace and Westminster with a guide, then visit Westminster Abbey with an included entrance ticket. The Changing of the Guard is only part of the route on certain days. 4.87 from 837 reviews at €117 per person for 5h. ## Overview Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks on a 3 hour walking tour then visit Westminster Abbey One of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for the English Monarchy. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (certain days). Head to Westminster, see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. Please note: The Changing of the Guard happens Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour We will not accompany you into the Abbey ## Before you book - Meeting point: - We meet outside the Ritz hotel - Next… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (please bring your own… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €77: ages 6 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €117 per person for the London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour option; other options up to €201 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 837 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Sights Tours Group LLC ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour | €117 / person | English | - | | Churchill War Rooms Ticket | €201 / person | English | Add a Churchill War Room Ticket After visiting the Abbey, walk across the road to the Churchill War Rooms Duration: 7 hours: Adding the Churchill War Rooms ticket extends the total tour duration to approximately 7 hours. | ## What's included - Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket - Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster - Local Fun Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch) - Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point - Umbrella if it looks like rain! ## Itinerary 1. **Buckingham Palace** (1h) - After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your... 2. **Trafalgar Square** (20m) - Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery. 3. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (20m) - Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity! 4. **Whitehall** (30m) - Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735! 5. **Houses of Parliament** (50m) - At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue. 6. **Westminster Abbey** (2h; admission included) - Continue to Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! We'll pre-book your entry tickets for after the walking tour, so no need to join the long ticket line! Once inside,... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point - We meet outside the Ritz hotel - Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 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.* Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV8gP0ykFdkgRFEAEHoE1YVk ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This 3-hour walking tour. See “What to Expect” for full route details. ## Compared with other Westminster & Royal London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 41** | €117 | 5h | 4.87 (837) | shared | | [Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Experience](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-at-buckingham-palace-experience/?format=md) | €34 | 2h | 4.99 (805) | shared | | [Changing of the Guard Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour/?format=md) | €18 | 2h | 4.95 (899) | shared | | [Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour-in-london-at-buckingham-palace/?format=md) | €17 | 2h | 4.92 (1099) | shared | Ranked #13 of 41 in Westminster & Royal London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €562, median €101; typical length 3h. 5 of 41 are private. 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