Free Essential Westminster Sightseeing Tour

Explore the heart of London on our Free Westminster Walking Tour, a 2-hour journey through the city’s royal, political, and historic landmarks. Starting at the Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, near Trafalgar Square, our expert guide will lead you through one of the wealthiest and most famous boroughs in the world, visiting palaces, parks, and iconic London sites along the way. This is the perfect introduction to London for first-time visitors, and even Londoners will learn new stories about their city.

Discover Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the monarch, and hear about famous royal events, from the abdication of Edward VIII to Michael Fagan’s infamous break-in. Walk through St James’s Park, one of London’s oldest Royal Parks, and glimpse St James’s Palace, the centre of royal tradition for centuries. Explore The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, imagining the pomp of past ceremonies and the grandeur of London’s pageantry.

See the political heart of the United Kingdom, including Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister, and the Houses of Parliament, where history has been made for over 700 years. Learn about the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes, whose plan to blow up Parliament changed the nation forever. Step past Westminster Abbey, the resting place of monarchs and luminaries like Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, and discover the Unknown Warrior, a tribute to Britain’s fallen soldiers. No visit to London is complete without a view of Big Ben, one of the world’s most famous clocks.

Along the way, we share stories of monarchs who shaped the world, from the womanizing Henry VIII and the formidable Queen Victoria, to Princess Diana, the People’s Princess, and modern royalty like Elizabeth II. Discover how politics, war, scandal, and ceremony intertwined to shape London and the nation.

For those hoping to see the Changing of the Guard*, we’ll try to include it when it is running, but please note that it is weather-dependent and affected by Royal visits, so we cannot guarantee it on every tour.

This 2-hour Westminster tour finishes in Parliament Square, next to Big Ben and Westminster Station. It’s ideal for visitors interested in London sightseeing, royal history, political history, famous landmarks, and must-see attractions in Westminster.

Book your spot now and walk through a thousand years of British history, royalty, and politics in London!

*We cannot guarantee the ceremony will be running every day. The schedule varies due to seasons and weather. 


Please note, groups larger than 6 and any educational groups will need to get in touch to arrange a private tour, as they will not be able to join the public tour