Westminster and Buckingham private walking tour | La Vacanza Travel

Westminster and Buckingham private walking tour

Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 2 to 3 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

During this private tour of Westminster, discover this magnificent district, known for its history and rich heritage.

Westminster is the heart of power of the UK: home to Parliament, Prime Minister, Royal Courts of Justice and the Royal Family. From Saint James's Palace to Westminster Abbey via Buckingham Palace, Downing Street and the Palace of Westminster, you will discover the history of these institutions and will walk in the footsteps of the most famous monarchs, great men such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill, famous painters Holbein and Turner and criminals Guy Fawkes and William Wallace.

Visite Londres is the first cultural mediation company offering private tours of London in French. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover London at your own pace and in an original way. Throughout the route, we will present you neighbourhoods, monuments, and tell you fabulous stories. Our team of dynamic Londoners loves to share their knowledge and experience.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.

Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England

The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

A royal church in the centre of London offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

Pass By: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England

Downing Street is a street in London that houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Situated off Whitehall, a few minutes' walk from the Houses of Parliament

Pass By: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England

St James's Palace is the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom.

Inclusions
  • Local guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to monuments and museums
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

St James's Palace, Marlborough Rd, St. James's, London SW1A 1BQ, UK


Return Details

London, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 to 3 hours


User's Reviews

luca_v

22 Aug, 2023

May was very well prepared and she explained us a lot of interesting details on the buildings we saw.

Lillian_W

13 Mar, 2023

Terrific tour of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Small group of 5 which made it easier to hear our guide since there were a lot of tourists in these areas.

Ann_B

29 Nov, 2019

Costanza was such a great guide and treated us a nice tour of Westminster and Buckingham. I highly recommend this tour!!

Sophie_B

17 Dec, 2023

Visite très interessante et enrichissante. Notre guide est une passionnée qui donne envie de connaître l’histoire de Londres et de sa monarchie. Ce moment de partage fut un vrai plaisir. Merci à elle ! Les petites anecdotes sur les fantômes de Londres sont croustillantes.

966emiliea

02 May, 2022

Dimanche 10h00. Visite guidée avec Mathieu, guide francophone (car français, vivant à Londres dps 10 ans). A partir de St James Palace, histoire et occupation actuelle des lieux. Histoires de fantômes associés à des morts brutales ds le palais. Évocation de La Tower of London, lieu de sacres et aussi d'exécutions (non visible car près du Tower Bridge). Commentaires aussi sur Marlborough House. Relève de la garde royale devant St James, puis relève de la garde de loin (car bcp de monde et grilles dvt le palais) devant le Palais de Buckingham. Anecdotes sur les différentes intrusions d'étrangers ds le château. Traversée de St James Park avec la découverte des écureuils gloutons et pas farouches du tout (les enfants ont voulu les nourrir en fin d'am). Histoire du fantôme de la femme sans tête (décapitée par son mari soldat au XVIIIème siècle) qui hanterait le parc-->brrrrrr!!! Arrêt à Parliament Square pour connaitre les dates et les histoires de Westminster Abbey, du Parlement ainsi que de ses 2 tours, Elizabeth (contenant la fameuse cloche Big Ben) et la Tour Victoria. Des statues de personnages célèbres de l'histoire britannique y sont visibles, dont Millicent Fawcett, une célèbre suffragette (droit de vote des femmes en 1918). Direction Parliament Street pour y voir la caserne des Horse Guards, gardée par deux cavaliers quasiment immobiles (dur pour les chevaux de rester statiques...). Passage devant la ruelle Downing Street, explications sur les différents bâtiments et monuments de cette artère "administrative". Mathieu était un super guide, flexible (nous lui avons demandé de commencer plus tôt pour pouvoir enchainer sur notre second circuit de Tootbus: que l'on a bien eu!). Il a su répondre à toutes nos questions avec gentilles et patience. Nous vous recommandons chaudement la visite des bâtiments historiques, politiques et administratifs avec Mathieu. En plus, en début de séjour, ça permet de planter les bases pour les visites suivantes durant votre séjour.

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Excellente visite du Centre historique et politique de Londres

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