Kensington Palace and Westminster Walking Tour: 5 Hours, Small Group

The Ritz London, Piccadilly, London, UK

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What to Expect...

This 5-hour guided tour combines a 3-hour Westminster walking experience with independent time inside Kensington Palace, home to Prince William. Starting at The Ritz on Piccadilly, you'll explore London's most iconic landmarks in a small group of 10 to 15 guests, with live English commentary throughout. The tour is suitable for visitors aged 3 and over.

Your route begins in Green Park before heading to Westminster, passing Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and the Houses of Parliament. The 10am departure includes the Changing of the Guard ceremony on selected days, subject to the official schedule.

Wear comfortable shoes and check the weather before you set out; the Westminster portion is entirely on foot. The Changing of the Guard ceremony is only available on the 10am tour and on certain days, so timings may vary depending on the schedule.

5 hours

Mobile voucher accepted

Offered in: English

What's Included in your ticket

Includes:

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour

Highlights

Small-group tour with live English guide

Tour guide leading a small group of visitors through London streets

This is a small-group tour limited to 10 to 15 guests per group, led by a live English-speaking guide. The 5-hour experience includes a 3-hour walking tour through Westminster followed by 2 hours to explore Kensington Palace at your own pace.

Westminster landmarks from Green Park to Parliament

View of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Parliament Square

The walking route starts in Green Park and takes in Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square and the Houses of Parliament. The 10.00am tour includes the Changing of the Guard ceremony on certain days.

Entry to Kensington Palace included

Exterior facade of Kensington Palace with red brick and white windows

At the end of the Westminster walk, you'll enter Kensington Palace, the historic home of Prince William. Entrance fees are included, and you'll have around 2 hours to explore the state apartments and gardens.

Meet at The Ritz on Piccadilly

The Ritz hotel entrance on Piccadilly in central London

The tour departs from The Ritz London on Piccadilly, a central location well served by public transport. The minimum age to join is 3 years, and mobile vouchers are accepted.

Full refund with 24-hour notice

Comfortable walking shoes on a London pavement

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a 100% refund. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour covers several miles on foot across central London.

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