Behind-the-Scenes Parliament Tour: Fully Guided Tour at Closing Time

Name: Behind-the-Scenes Parliament Tour: Fully Guided Tour at Closing Time
Brand: Walks
SKU: 19bb7e02-0ced-4e78-ac09-722eb1f088d8
Price: 59.0 GBP
Availability: InStock
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Highlights

- Step into the Palace of Westminster as it closes for the day and experience the heart of British democracy without the daytime crowds
- Walk in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth as you trace her normal processional route at the State Opening of Parliament
- See beautiful works of architecture and art by Augustus Pugin, Sir Charles Barry, Professor William Dyce, Daniel Maclise, and many more

Summary

This parliament tour takes you inside the Palace of Westminster (as other visitors are going home for the day), for a tranquil walk through the most famous rooms. Following the same route that Queen Elizabeth takes during the State opening of Parliament, you'll encounter striking art and architecture before stepping into the nearly empty House of Lords, where you'll stand by royal thrones as you learn about the history of this politically hallowed ground.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Pricing (From)

Adult: (15-99 years)

£59.00

Child: (2-14 years)

£55.00

Infant: (0-1 years)

£0.00

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX, GB

Dropoff location

inside the Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0AA

Why take this tour?

Your After-Hours Parliament Tour begins in Westminster Hall, the oldest and one of the most impressive parts of the Palace, where you'll meet your expert guide. You’ll then make your way to the Royal Staircase to follow the Queen's customary route on her annual State Opening of Parliament. What comes next is a guided Parliament tour through the building's most impressive rooms, including the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, and the Prince's Chamber. In each of these rooms you'll soak up incredible art and architecture and learn about the people and events behind them.

After a tour of the House of Commons, you’ll come to the pièce de résistance of your Parliament tour: the splendid Chamber of the House of Lords. At this hour, the chamber is nearly empty, making your visit feel extremely special. Standing next to the throne where Queen Elizabeth sits during the State Opening, you'll learn about the history of the room as you bask in its opulence.

Sites Visited:

Royal Staircase
Norman Porch
Queen’s Robing Room
Royal Gallery
Prince’s Chamber
Chamber of the House of Commons
Chamber of the House of Lords
Westminster Hall
St. Stephen’s Hall
Central Lobby
Peers Lobby
Voting Lobby

What’s included?

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Exclusive access ticket to Houses of Parliament
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

Before you go

This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
All guests must pass through security.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

Mobile tickets will be accepted

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.