Free tour

Free Tour London Essentials in 1.5 hours!

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London

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Free Walking Tour London

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Registered on 12 December 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.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Explore the beating heart of London in just 1.5 hours! This walking tour of Westminster takes you through the capital’s most iconic sights — from Trafalgar Square and Big Ben to St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace.

Along the way, see the famous mounted guards at Horse Guards Parade, peek down the street to 10 Downing Street, and learn how British history was shaped at Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

You’ll stroll through a royal park full of quirky wildlife and finish with a view of the King’s official residence — where you might even catch the Changing of the Guard!

Whether you're short on time or just arrived in the city, this tour is the perfect introduction to London’s rich history, royal tradition, and political power.

Book now and discover the stories behind the landmarks with a passionate, local guide.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

London WC2N 5DU, UK

By the Equestrian Statue of Charles I, with a PURPLE flag ☂.

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.

Outside visit

Horse Guards Parade

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

Outside visit

10 Downing Street

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

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).