Private Tour to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament

Summary Description



Highlights
  • Views of Parliament and Westminster, and statues of the kings reflecting in the river
  • See one of the most famous symbols of London: Big Ben
  • Get to know one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
Description

Explore all the secret corners of Westminster and The Houses of Parliament. Its construction dates back to 1045 when the then King Eduardo the Confessor ordered its construction. What we can see today dates from between 1245 to 1517 when its original Romanesque style was replaced by Gothic, after the renovation ordered by Enrique III. We will begin our visit at our meeting point, the entrance to Westminster Abbey. Our guide will take us through the corners of this famous building, a traditional place for the coronations and burials of the English monarchs and, later, the British monarchs.
Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all English monarchs have been crowned at the Abbey, with the exception of Joanna I and Edward V. We will see the numerous graves of various members of the royal family, aristocrats, and distinguished figures such as scientists and poets, among them we can find the graves of Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer or Rudyard Kipling. In recent years, the Abbey has been the scene of Princess Diana’s funeral and the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
We will continue the tour in the Parliament, there the guide will give an explanation outside and you can discover the inside by yourself with an audio guide. The ostentatious facade of the building offers a picturesque view while the golden spiers and statues of kings are reflected in the river. The palace is flanked by the Victoria Tower.
Find out about the history of the Elizabeth Tower; from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben has become one of the most famous images of London, and one of the main symbols of the city and the structure of the Palace of Westminster is considered World Heritage by UNESCO since 1987.

Included / Excluded
  • Entrance to Parliament and Westminster Abbey
  • Professional guide inside Westminster Abbey
  • Audio Guided Tour in Parliament
  • Live commentary inside the Parliament
  • Transportation
  • Drinks and food
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • You can go to any departure points you choose.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the start times specified on the departure points.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Know Before You Go
  • You can go to any departure points you choose.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the start times specified on the departure points.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Private Tour to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament RETAIL PRICE
Adult (12 - 99 years) $470.00
Additional Information

You can go to any departure points you choose. 
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start times specified on the departure points.
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Not wheelchair accessible

About operator:

Amigo Tours is a branch of Amigo Group, travel company that operates Tours and Transportation services in 7 different countries in Latin America and Europe. Amigo Tours is specialized in providing services to both the main online travel agencies and wholesale travel agencies around the world. In Amigo Tours we provide over 240 tours everyday operated directly by us. In the Latin America region, Amigo Tours is one of the biggest tour operators and is in a continual expansion.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 480 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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