Westminster & London Eye: 3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Ticket

Walk Past Buckingham Palace & Big Ben, Then Rise 443 Feet on the London Eye

You get a private 3-hour walking tour of Westminster's major sights (Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey) guided by a local who knows the history and the shortcuts. The London Eye ticket is included at the end, so you skip the entry line and go straight up. The whole experience takes about four hours total, and you're moving the whole time, so wear comfortable shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Royal Observatory Greenwich1h
2. Trafalgar Square20m
3. Whitehall20m
4. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben40m
5. Westminster20m
6. London Eye2h · entry included

Westminster walking tour and London Eye

• Stroll through Green Park
• Visit Buckingham Palace
• Watch Changing of the Guard (if available)
• Walk along the Royal Mall
• See Trafalgar Square and National Gallery
• Admire Horse Guards Parade arch and clock
• Explore Whitehall and Downing Street
• View Palace of Westminster and Big Ben
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Ride the London Eye

The experience

What does it feel like to stand in front of the Houses of Parliament when you actually know the stories behind it? That's what a private Westminster walking tour does differently: your guide isn't rushing you through a checklist, they're walking you through three hours of London's actual political and royal history, starting in Green Park and moving through the streets where it all happened. You'll pass Buckingham Palace (and if you book the 10 am slot on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday, you might catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony), then move along the Royal Mall toward Trafalgar Square, where Nelson's Column stands in the middle of fountains and the National Gallery behind it.

The route takes you past Horse Guards Parade with its famous arch and clock, a solid photo stop, and then into Whitehall, where the guide will point out Downing Street, home to British Prime Ministers since 1735. From there you reach Parliament Square, and suddenly Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster are right in front of you, not a postcard. Westminster Abbey comes next, over 1,000 years old and the place where British kings and queens are crowned. The whole walk is paced so you're not gasping for breath, and because it's private, you move at your own rhythm instead of waiting for a group to catch up.

After the walking tour ends, you head straight to the London Eye with your ticket already sorted. No queue, no second booking. It's included. You step into the capsule and spend about 30 minutes rotating 443 feet above the city, watching the Thames bend below you and the skyline spread out in all directions. On a clear day you can see all the places you just walked past from above, which is a strange and satisfying thing.

What’s included

• Private 3-hour walking tour of Westminster starting in Green Park.
• stops at Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, Downing Street, Parliament Square, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey.
• local private guide.
• admission ticket to the London Eye with no separate entry fee.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 · season until 31 Dec

AgesAges 16+ · 2 to 15 years · Under 2 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends elsewhereMeeting point, per the operator: “•⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) •⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs •⁠ ⁠The…”

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Top Sights Tours Group LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see London's most famous political and royal landmarks in one morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating group tours: the private guide and included London Eye ticket mean you're not juggling bookings or waiting in lines between stops.

Top questions

Can children come?

2 to 15 years; under 2, free.

What time does the tour start?

The tour begins in Green Park. The 10 am departure is the only one where you can see the Changing of the Guard ceremony (on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun), but other times are available. Confirm when you book.

Is the London Eye ticket really included?

Yes. Your pre-booked ticket is part of the package, so you don't buy a separate entry or wait in the ticket line.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible, and public transportation nearby has wheelchair options if needed.

How many people will be on the tour?

It's a private tour, so it's just you and your group with one guide.

What if the Changing of the Guard doesn't happen on the day I book?

The ceremony schedule is set by the British Army and can change without notice. The 10 am tour gives you the best chance to see it, but it's not guaranteed. The rest of the tour, all the major sights, happens regardless.

How long is the London Eye ride?

The rotation takes about 30 minutes, and you stay in the capsule for the full cycle.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're walking for three hours at a normal pace, with stops to look at buildings and listen to your guide, not hiking.