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Classic London - a private walking tour of Westminster
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Hello, and welcome to London! I'm Don, a London Blue Badge Guide since 2016, a graduate of Oxford university and the former Director of the London Society. Let me take you round this incredible city - from the sites that every visitor must see, to the places that even most Londoners don't know about. Whether your stay is for half a day or for a week or more, I can help you experience the very best of London at a pace that suits you. Discover the history of the capital and its hidden by-ways, experience the world's greatest museums and galleries, visit Royal palaces and 1, 000 year old fortresses, see the Changing of the Guard, walk the streets down which Shakespeare, Dickens, Pepys and Churchill (not to mention the Beatles, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones) once strolled, go to some of the most famous shopping streets and establishments in the world. There is so much to see and do, and I can help you get the most from your visit. Official London Blue Badge Guide Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Discover palaces, Parliament, pomp & ceremony, and some of London's most iconic sights with an official London Blue Badge guide
Overview of your London tour
Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard - even if you've never been to London before you will have seen these places in photos and movies. Experience them (and many more) in real life on this walking tour of Westminster, a stroll through the historic Royal and government district of the capital that will go past all the classic sights. It's the perfect way to orientate yourself on a visit and see how everything connects. There will be stories of kings and queens, wonderful photo opportunities, a dash of history, and some beautiful buildings. And on the mornings when the Changing of the Guard takes place* I'll make sure you have a good view. And as an official London Blue Badge guide I can take visitors into Westminster Abbey and the Churchill War Rooms, so drop me a line if you would like to customise this tour with any internal visits (entrance fees will apply).
Your London tour itinerary
We will meet outside Westminster Abbey (the Coronation Church) and see: - The Abbey's history and role - Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - Parliament Square - Whitehall (the site of Henry VIII's palace and Charles I's execution) - Downing Street (the home and office of the British Prime Minister) - The King's Horseguards - St James's Palace and Park - Buckingham Palace - the HQ of the Monarchy - Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden *Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings we will also get to see the Changing of the Guard (it is weather-dependent) - and I'll make sure you have prime positions for all the action. N. B. - this is an 'external' tour (we don't go into the places mentioned) although it can be customised should you want to. And more! The tour can be customised/extended to show you the places on your 'must see' list, or to visit inside the Abbey.
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour on level ground. In total we shall cover around 2 1/2 miles (4 km) at a gentle pace.
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20 Dean's Yard, England, England, SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We will meet in front of the Westminster Abbey shop (contact me and I can send you a google map link)
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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