Houses of Parliament: Entry + Guided Walking Tour

Start your day in Green Park, stepping into a live performance of London’s royal and political life. Over about three hours you’ll be guided through the most iconic landmarks of Westminster, complete with a multimedia guide (audio + video), capturing vivid stories and details. If you're doing the 10 am tour during June or July, you may also catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony—a perfect blend of pomp, precision, and tradition.

What You Will Experience

• Green Park & Buckingham Palace
  Walk through leafy Green Park toward Buckingham Palace. Early morning light, crisp uniforms, gleaming gates—this is where royal London comes alive.

• Changing of the Guard Ceremony
  On select days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday; daily in June/July) see the iconic Changing of the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace. Band, horse guards, music, precision. Arrive early for the best view.

• Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
  Admire Gothic spires and royal tombs at Westminster Abbey. Then head past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament—skies reflected in the Thames, gargoyles, and history on stone.

• Downing Street & Parliament Square
  Pause by 10 Downing Street, where decisions shaping the UK are made. In Parliament Square you’ll see statues, grand façades, and sweeping views all pointing to centuries of history.

• Palace of Westminster Tour (House of Commons & Lords)
  When open, you’ll tour inside the Palace of Westminster. Enter through airport-style security. View Westminster Hall, the chambers, and learn parliamentary traditions, architecture, and stories.

• Multimedia Guide
  Throughout the tour you’ll have access to audio commentary and video content that helps bring alive stories of kings, queens, rebellions, and reform—so you’re never just looking, but really seeing.