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London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide

London, United Kingdom 3h 5.0 · 14 reviews EN 51738P1
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Adults 16–99
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Tour route
5 stops ~5 km
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Overview

Enjoy a private tour of London's city center highlights designed for your family and kids. An expert guide will engage both children and parents in a fun and educational itinerary that includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the guards, Downing Street and many other famous sites. The 3-hour walking will also utilize public transport along the way.

PLEASE NOTE: as this is an outdoor walking tour you will see all the attractions from the outside.

Tour at a glance

Duration
3h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 10 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN
live guide
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Pickup
Meet at start point
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Operates
Every day
Starts 09:30
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 16–99
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Rating
5.0 / 5
14 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Private walking tour
  • Kid-friendly guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions (max. £12 per person by public transport. Tour guides will suggest the best travel ticket to save money)
  • Entrances to the attractions

Itinerary

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    Westminster Abbey

    First stop is Westminster Abbey. You will admire the exterior of this magnificent Gothic cathedral next to the Place of Westminster, the most important religious building in all of the United Kingdom. This church is where Britain's kings and queens are traditionally crowned and also where they are eventually buried.

    30 min Admission free
  2. 2
    Big Ben

    Next, your guide will take you to see from outside the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then to Downing Street where the residences and official offices of Her Majesty's British Government are housed - The Prime Minister at No. 10, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer at No. 11.

    30 min Admission free
  3. 3
    Buckingham Palace

    A short walk away is Buckingham Palace where the Queen resides when she is in London and where, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, can be seen the amazing spectacle of the changing of the guard, as long as the weather is fine.

    30 min Admission not included
  4. 4
    Houses of Parliament

    The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the United Kingdom: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Houses of Parliement is one of London’s most iconic buildings and it is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom.

    20 min Admission free
  5. 5
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    You'll take the world's oldest metro system, the London Underground, from the city of Westminster to the city of London. Here you will be able to admire the facades of this beauty of St. Paul's Cathedral as well as the other attractions this area has to offer. This is a tour the whole family will enjoy and your guide will be happy to customize the itinerary for you if you wish to do so. NOTE: This is an outdoor walking tour where you will see the attractions from the outside.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  6. 6
    Pinocchio Tours

    Piinocchio tours for kids and families

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

Meeting point: Just outside St James’s Park Tube Station (Broadway Exit), opposite Conrad Hotel and Costa Coffee, on Westminster, London SW1H 0AB. The tour guide will be showing a sign with customer's name.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:30 Available until 31 Dec 2027

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Some transfers between sites will be done by underground (tube) or taxi
  • Approx. 1 mile (1.7 kilometers) of walking is involved
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum age to participate is 6 years. Children under 6 can be on the tour without participating
  • This is an outdoor walking tour where you will see the attractions from the outside
  • The Changing the Guard takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from August to May and daily in Jun and July, but it doesn't take place in the rain or in a very bad weather (the guards cancel ceremony if it rains, because the rain could damage their brass instruments) . If its canceled rest assured that the guide will still be able to point out the Guards guarding Buckingham Palace.
  • As you will use public transport please make sure you have valid tickets, travel cards or Oyster cards with you.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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carolinesH5094CG Jun 2025 · Tripadvisor
London tour with kids

Larry was the best tour guide. My 8 and 9 year old were jet lagged and certainly no history buffs and yet the 3 hours flew by. He was engaging and funny and patient. We loved the mix of traditional must sees with secret less known cool sites and tales. The time flew by. Highly recommend Larry!

Tiffany_S Jun 2025 · Viator
Lucy was a wonderful tour...

Lucy was a wonderful tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about everything on the tour and random questions my kids asked. She also personalized the experience to make sure we were able to see all the highlights and our requests. Every story and historical event she talked about was riveting enough to even keep my youngest entertained.

kareni3 Dec 2023 · Tripadvisor
Entertaining and informative London tour

Great tour of London historic sites with Dan. It was well-paced, entertaining and kept two kids (ages 10 and 13) and adults engaged. Dan shared lots of interesting factoids about Westminster, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and more. He was humorous and very conversational. Highly recommend!

William_K May 2023 · Viator
Great guide and tour!

Probably our favorite tour over two weeks in the UK and Ireland. Alex was a wealth of knowledge and really brought Londons history to life for our family. Our 11 and 12 year old boys even stayed engaged the entire time which is no small feat! While Alex had a plan for the best things for us to see, she was also more than willing to customize things to accommodate our wishes. I would highly recommend!

Heather_g Nov 2022 · Viator
Perfect!

Lucy was fabulous and so knowledgeable. We had the best time with her! She was able to take us all over London!

S573BRcarolb Jul 2022 · Tripadvisor
great walking tour

Great morning in London. Chris was very informative and accommodating. Overall wonderful experience.

rikkib3 Jun 2022 · Viator
A wonderful three days on London with Lucy

Lucy was fantastic! We were able to have Lucy as our guide for all three days in London. She took us on a walking tour to Westminster, to the Tower of London, and through the British Museum. She was so patient and kind to our three children while providing incredibly knowledgeable information to all three stops! I highly recommend these tours and make sure to ask for Lucy!

Dream63147545064 Jul 2019 · Viator
Great Walking tour with Dan

We actually had three tours through this company in one week- all with Dan as our tour guide. He was witty and extremely informative, as well as patient with our two young kids. My son kept interrupting him and we were very impressed with how he could both pay attention to him and then steer the conversation back to the tour. We actually asked to modify this walking tour to include a visit inside Westminster Abbey and the tour company got back to me right away to make the adjustments. They were very kind and attentive. Overall, I highly recommend this company and Dan!

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 3h.

Is hotel pickup included?

Everyone meets at the start point.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Which languages is the guide available in?

Guide languages: EN

On which days does it run?

It runs Every day. Starts 09:30

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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