Whitehall - The most powerful street in the history of the World.

It was here that the Tudor dynasty ruled England from their magnificent Palace, the Georgians and Victorians created and ruled the largest Empire the world has ever seen and today it is here that you will find the British Prime Minister and the organs of the British state. Whitehall is also the scene of the most moving pageantry that the UK has to offer.

On this tour -

You will hear tales of power, military heroes, fictional heroes, and some really quirky stories.
You will see some of London's greatest sights.
You will learn about how a King lost his crown and his head.
See locations featured in Harry Potter and James Bond films.
And much much more.

I love the quirky strange stories which most people do not know and I know you will learn and be entertained on this walk .

We start at Charing Cross Station and finish at the ancient Palace of Westminster.

Along the way we will visit

Trafalgar Square
Downing Street
Parliament Square
Horseguards Parade
The Embankment
Big Ben

So what are you waiting for ? Book your tour today.

Additional information:

Duration - About hours
Distance - about 1 mile / 1.5 km
Start - Outside Charing Cross Station
Finish - The Palace of Westminster.

Dress - Please wear shoes comfortable and suitable for walking and dress according the the weather as the walk will go ahead even if it is raining.

Food and drink - Food and drink is available at Charing Cross.

This tour has a minimum number of 4 adults and will not run with less.

Payment -
Cash - £'s is preferred , I am also happy to take Euro, USD
Electronic / Cards - I can take card payments.

Please be aware that while GuruWalks are FREE to book, you pay what you think is fair after the walk. "Try before you buy" does not get better than this !

When deciding what is fair please consider that your Guru Chris, is a professional qualified London guide and this is my job. So if you enjoy the walk and pay nothing, (Yes, some people do this) that really would not be fair. The average payment for this type of tour in London is £15- £20

The tour lasts 2 hours

Guide: Chris

PRO

Tours since 2023

My name is Chris a born and bred cockney from the East End of London. I have been guiding walking tours around the great City of London since 2005 when I qualified as an official City of London guide. I have been passionate about the history of London since I was a small boy and that passion has never died. My interest in the City has enabled me to explore many of the traditions, secrets and eccentricities of the City that most people do not know about and which I can now share with my clients on my walks. I love London, come for a walk with me and let me share my knowledge of the great and beautiful city with you.

6 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, London WC2N 5HX, UKI will be in front of the Clermont Hotel - Charing Cross Station I will be wearing a large brown hat and holding a red umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Trafalgar Square

2

Outside visit

Horse Guards Parade

3

Outside visit

Downing Street

6 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, London WC2N 5HX, UKI will be in front of the Clermont Hotel - Charing Cross Station I will be wearing a large brown hat and holding a red umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Trafalgar Square

2

Outside visit

Horse Guards Parade

3

Outside visit

Downing Street

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.