Visit Kensington Palace & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour
Overview
We will see 15 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour!
After the walking tour: Visit Kensington Palace
For over 300 years Kensington Palace has been residence to Britain’s young royal families. Share the experience of this public palace and private home in the heart of Kensington Gardens.
It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the history of the government), you will be continuously entertained with bits of history.
• See Buckingham Palace
• Walkthrough the Royal Parks
• Learn about the history of Westminster
• Visit Parliament Square
• View the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square
Sights you will see include ;
Buckingham Palace
Trafalgar Square
Changing of the Guard (daily in Jun & Jul, otherwise only on Weds, Fri, Sun)
Big Ben
Downing Street
Westminster Abbey
Whitehall
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Parliament Square
Queens Horse Guard
What's Included
- Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights
- Watch the Changing of the Guard (only Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun)
- Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster
- Local guide
- Ticket for the Kensington Palace (your guide will not accompany you into the palace)
- Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on)
- Transport from and to your hotel
Meeting Location
150 Piccadilly
St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Kensington Palace Gardens
London, UK
Please note that your walking tour guide will not join you at Kensington Palace. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour. Kensington Palace is around 30 mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.
What To Expect
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Buckingham Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kensington Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights.
- Watch the Changing of the Guard (only Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun).
- Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster.
- Local guide.
- Ticket for the Kensington Palace (your guide will not accompany you into the palace).
- Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on).
- Transport from and to your hotel.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Visit Kensington Palace & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Visit Kensington Palace & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights
- Watch the Changing of the Guard (only Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun)
- Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster
- Local guide
- Ticket for the Kensington Palace (your guide will not accompany you into the palace)
- Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on)
- Transport from and to your hotel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
