Free Tour London Essentials in 1.5 hours!

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on December 12, 2019

Free Walking Tour London was created to show you the best of London in a more cost-effective way. Our guides are experts in history and London in general and are only too happy to recommend ways to spend your time in the U.K. capital. Our tours work on a pay-what-you-like basis whereby you can enjoy a tour with us, and then at the end of the tour, you can show your appreciation to our guides.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

The London City of Westminster tour visits the political centre of London. Starting by Nelson's Column, the geographical centre of the city, we will then stroll along Whitehall to see 10 Downing Street, the beating heart of UK government. We will also pass the mounted guards who stand at the entrance to the Hourseguards' Parade, before heading to the majestic Houses of Parliament, and its famous clock tower aka Big Ben. The tour then proceeds through the serenely beautiful St. James's Park and finishes with a visit to Buckingham Palace to visit His Majesty the King. If you are new to the city, we suggest that you take this tour to get an overview of the history of London and then take one of our other tours to learn about the city in greater depth. Book now to join!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    London WC2N 5DU, UK
    London WC2N 5DU, UK
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    By the Equestrian Statue of Charles I, with a PURPLE flat ☂.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Trafalgar Square

    Close to Nelson's Column, we will discuss Britain's naval victory over the French and Spanish at the Battle of Trafalgar.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Horse Guards Parade

    See the mounted horse guards by the old entrance to Whitehall Palace.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    10 Downing Street

    This is the home of the Prime Minister of the UK, and the nerve-centre of the government.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Big Ben

    We will visit the Houses of Parliament with its iconic clock tower, affectionately known as Big Ben.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Westminster Abbey

    The 'Royal Peculiar' is our most regal of churches. This is where our monarchs have been crowned for centuries and will witness the coronation in 2023!

  • 6
    Outside visit
    St James's Park

    We will visit the beautiful Royal Park. Once a royal hunting ground, it was later a private zoo, and still houses some rather exotic-looking animals.

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Buckingham Palace

    The residence of His Majesty the King in London. This is where our great occasions of state happen, with the famous balcony on which the Royal Family wave to the waiting crowds.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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John 28 Sep 2023
Kuala Lumpur

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Have to be fit. Rob walks a bit fast, maybe because of the time limit. But wife had hard time keeping up. Almost not much chance of taking pictures.
Mirta 27 Sep 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Muy bueno el tour
Olivia 27 Sep 2023

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Great option. Highly recommend!
Pablo 26 Sep 2023

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Good, informative, and enjoyable stroll thru Londons more touristic sites. Stephanie was very nice and a pleasure to have as a guide. She even gave us a food recommendation that was awesome.
Jay Garkhel 25 Sep 2023

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Rob was really nice to speak to, knew about the city, it’s culture and it’s history and answered all our questions with a lot of enthusiasm. Loved the tour because of him!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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