The Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey Walk

The Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey Walk

See 4 major London sights, hear fascinating stories and get those iconic photo shots , in a half-day walk with a London historian.

By Let’s Discover London

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Sun, 4 May 2025 14:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Buckingham Palace

The Mall London SW1A 1AA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

This is a walk in the park, through the side streets less travelled by, down major roads, all filled with fascinating London stories.

The route we take links 4 major must-see places in London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey

We walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, see the King's guards outside the Palace (if the date is right we might see the Changing of the Guards, if not, we'll see a couple later for a photo opp).

Walk through St James's Park, hear its stories, feed the birds on the lake, have an ice-cream maybe?

To Horseguards Parade, Trafalgar Square to hear the stories of revenge, childhood sweethearts, protests and a monument to England's greatest sailor.

Walk down Whitehall to see 10 Downing Street, Banqueting House, Scotland Yard and Big Ben ending at Westminster Abbey where I will leave you to go inside the abbey on your own.

Please note: we do not go inside Buckingham Palace (unless you you have royal friends) or Westminster Abbey.

Tour may be cancelled if too few sign ups (you will be given a full refund).

Frequently asked questions

Who's the tour guide?

Your tour guide will be Loona who has guided hundreds of people for over 16 years around his birthplace London and was an official British Museum tour guide. He has advised for and made appearances on several UK TV shows and holds a masters degree from the University of Cambridge.

What if it rains? Will the tour go ahead?

Yes it will. Please wear appropriate clothing.

How will I find the tour guide?

I will email you the exact meeting point and give you my mobile number so you can SMS. whatsapp or phone me if you have issues.

How many people will be in the group?

We have a maximum of 12 people so you have the best experience.

Organised by

Let's Discover London has been guiding thousands of people since 2006.

Our tours, both online and in person, are fun, interactive, using street views, old paintings and ofcourse lots of stories told by a Londoner who's lived here for over 50 years. You don't need any prior knowledge to enjoy our tours. Just enjoy the walk or sit back enjoy the ride.

All our tours are given by TV historian Loona Hazarika who's advised and appeared on TV history series such as Sky TV's Urban Secrets, BBC TV’s The Repair Shop and BBC2's The Hairy Builder. A former official tour guide at the British Museum, and a voice actor he holds a masters degree from the University of Cambridge.

For other tours and reviews please visit www.letsdiscoverlondon.com

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£10 – £140