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up to 24 hours in advance
2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Overview
Gain a better understanding of London’s history, which stretches back to Roman times, on this walking tour of the city. Follow your guide around as he or she tells you interesting facts and tidbits about the past, and stop by well-known places, such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you spend an intimate day with a small group of like-minded history buffs.
- Small-group historical walking tour in London
- Tour limited to eight ensures a personalized experience with your guide
- Learn about the history of London as you visit landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament
- Pass by Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking
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Meet your guide and small group in central London to begin your tour.
Your guide tells you all about London’s history, dating back to Roman times, as you make your way through some of the most historical places of the city. Pass through Trafalgar Square, other squares, and green parks. Take in the urban landscape as you catch sights of the House of Parliament. Stroll by 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury.
Along the way, hear stories about past monarchs and leader, such as Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. You may be surprised at the facts your guide knows, including a few of the city’s best kept secrets. Your tour ends at Westminster Abbey where you can choose to explore more of London on your own or head back to your hotel or home.
Your guide tells you all about London’s history, dating back to Roman times, as you make your way through some of the most historical places of the city. Pass through Trafalgar Square, other squares, and green parks. Take in the urban landscape as you catch sights of the House of Parliament. Stroll by 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury.
Along the way, hear stories about past monarchs and leader, such as Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. You may be surprised at the facts your guide knows, including a few of the city’s best kept secrets. Your tour ends at Westminster Abbey where you can choose to explore more of London on your own or head back to your hotel or home.
Itinerary
To understand London, you first need to understand its long, complex history. Our expert guides will peel back the layers as you walk past some of the most iconic places in central London like Trafalgar Square and the House of Parliament. Learn about Chaucer at Westminster Abbey or maybe bump into the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.
The tour will pass through the sweeping green parks, bustling crowds, and quaint squares that make up this fascinating urban landscape. Learn about the monarchs and leaders, like Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill, while also taking advantage of your local guide, who will be more than willing to share a few of the city’s best kept secrets as you explore together.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
You will start your tour at Covent Garden, an area of London whose thriving history started as early as the 7th century as a Saxon settlement. It is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys, shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
You will then pass through Trafalgar Square where you will learn all about the history of this public square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. During its history, the square has been a place for protests and demonstrations which continue to this day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Next you will discover the rich history and heritage of Admiralty Arch, a landmark building in London, providing road and pedestrian access between the Mall and Trafalgar Square. It was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
You will then walk along the street which runs between Charing Cross and the Houses of Parliament, known as Whitehall. The name Whitehall also applies to the group of small streets, squares and government buildings adjoining the street. Whitehall has been known to be the site of principal government offices since the establishment of Henry VIII’s court at Whitehall Palace in the 1530s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Next you will visit Downing Street, a street built in the 1680s which houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A renowned landmark of Downing Street is 10 Downing Street, the official location of the Prime Minister’s office.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
During this tour you will also see the infamous Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1827. Today Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and consists of the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
You will also pass by the Churchill War Rooms, a museum that makes up one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum is made up of the Cabinet War Rooms, a historical underground complex that housed a British government command centre during the Second World War, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Say “Cheerio” to the dusty, stodgy tours of yesteryear. At Babylon Tours, our London is fresh and engaging – the one that you probably want to experience. Join us on a private or small group tour through the National Gallery and the British Museum or hit the streets through a historic tour of the center and (maybe) catch a glimpse of Kate or the rest of the royal family. Our young, energetic guides at Babylon Tours will introduce you to London in the best way possible, from Big Ben to the street art of its multicultural East End.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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