London: HMS Belfast & 20+ Sights Walking Tour

Walk Past Buckingham Palace, Then Board a Real WW2 Battleship

You walk past 20+ London landmarks in one day with a local guide, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The tour includes entry to HMS Belfast, a WW2 battleship now a museum on the Thames, which you explore at your own pace after the 4.5–5 hour walking portion ends. Kids walk free and only pay for the ship ticket. Book the 10am departure if you want to catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Changing of the Guard1h
2. Royal Observatory Greenwich20m
3. Whitehall20m
4. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben40m
5. Westminster20m
6. St. Paul's Cathedral20m
7. Borough Market30m
8. London Bridge30m
9. HMS Belfast1h · entry included

Explore London landmarks and HMS Belfast

• Walk through Green Park
• Visit Buckingham Palace
• Watch Changing of the Guard
• Walk along the Royal Mall
• See Nelson’s Column and fountains
• Visit Horse Guards Parade
• Explore Whitehall and Downing Street
• View Palace of Westminster and Big Ben
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Travel to Southbank area
• See Tate Modern and Globe Theatre
• Walk across Millennium Bridge
• View St Paul’s Cathedral
• Explore Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral
• See London Bridge and nearby sights
• Board HMS Belfast and explore museum

The experience

You start moving through Green Park toward Buckingham Palace, and the guide begins laying out the shape of the day: Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard ceremony (daily in June and July, otherwise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at the 10am tour), then Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and eventually down to the Thames. The walking tour itself runs 4.5 to 5 hours, and you cover over 20 London sights along the way: Downing Street, Whitehall, Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral from Millennium Bridge, Borough Market with its Harry Potter filming locations, Tower Bridge, The Shard. It's a lot of ground, but the pace is built for it.

After the walking portion wraps up, you get handed your ticket to HMS Belfast and head aboard the WW2 battleship on your own time. The ship's now a floating museum moored on the Thames near London Bridge, and you can wander through the exhibits and decks at whatever speed you want: no guide narrating, just you and the history. Kids get in free if they're with an adult. You only pay for their HMS Belfast ticket. The whole day is wheelchair accessible, and the route works in any weather as long as you dress for it.

The guide does the heavy lifting on timing and logistics: finding the best viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard if it's happening that day, steering you through the Underground to Southbank, making sure you hit the main squares and bridges without backtracking. You're not arranging transport between stops or figuring out which sights are worth the detour. The route does that. By the time you reach London Bridge and see Tower Bridge, The Shard, and HMS Belfast all in one view, you've already walked past most of what makes London recognizable in photographs.

What’s included

• Guided walking tour of 20+ London landmarks (4.5–5 hours).
• HMS Belfast entry ticket.
• local guide.
• public transportation between some stops.
• wheelchair accessibility throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Top Sights Tours Group LLC

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the main London sights in one day without arranging your own transport or buying separate tickets: the fixed route and included HMS Belfast entry mean you move through the city's landmarks in order and end up on a real WW2 battleship without extra planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What time does the tour start?

The 10am tour is the one that can include the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (daily in June and July, otherwise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). Other departure times are available. Check the booking page for the full schedule.

How long is the walking tour part?

The guided walking tour is 4.5 to 5 hours. After that, you have your HMS Belfast ticket and can board the ship on your own schedule.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes. All areas, surfaces and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What if it rains?

The tour operates in all weather. Dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Do I need to book HMS Belfast separately?

No. The HMS Belfast ticket is included in the tour price. Your guide hands it to you at the end of the walking portion.

Can I spend as long as I want on HMS Belfast?

Yes. Once you have your ticket, you explore the ship at your own pace. There's no time limit set by the tour.

What sights are included?

The tour covers Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, The Shard, Tower of London views, and HMS Belfast, among others.