Highlights
Your 5.5-hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo tour is a history lover’s delight as you explore central London and its iconic British Museum. Your guide will lead you through the city’s streets before taking you to one of the largest collection of human artifacts in the world. You will pause for lunch in between and the group will be limited to just 8 people. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the Main Gate in front of the British Museum
Return Details
Duration
5 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The British Museum
Great Russell Street, London
Start off your walking tour to London with an introduction to culture and civilizations at the monumental collection of the British Museum, spanning 6,000 years of human history. It features items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Our guides will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You will learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen and the original Rosetta Stone. Walk away with an understanding of what humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you will be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Stop At: Westminster
, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London
After a break for lunch, continue with your guide to understand London through its history as you walk through its urban landscape. Our expert guides will peel back the layers as you walk past some of the most iconic places in central London like Trafalgar Square and the House of Parliament. Learn about Chaucer at Westminster Abbey or maybe bump into the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. The tour will pass through the sweeping green parks, bustling crowds, and quaint squares that define London. Learn about the monarchs and leaders, like Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill, while also taking advantage of your local guide, who will be more than willing to share a few of the city’s best kept secrets as you explore together.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Stop At: Covent Garden
Covent Garden, London
After a break for lunch, start your walking tour at Covent Garden, an area of London whose thriving history started as early as the 7th century as a Saxon settlement. It is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys, shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
Centre of the City, London
You will then pass through Trafalgar Square where you will learn all about the history of this public square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. During its history, the square has been a place for protests and demonstrations which continue to this day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nelson's Column
Trafalgar Square, , London
Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London
Next you will discover the rich history and heritage of Admiralty Arch, a landmark building in London, providing road and pedestrian access between the Mall and Trafalgar Square. It was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Whitehall
London
You will then walk along the street which runs between Charing Cross and the Houses of Parliament, known as Whitehall. The name Whitehall also applies to the group of small streets, squares and government buildings adjoining the street. Whitehall has been known to be the site of principal government offices since the establishment of Henry VIII’s court at Whitehall Palace in the 1530s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street
Downing Street, , London
Next you will visit Downing Street, a street built in the 1680s which houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A renowned landmark of Downing Street is 10 Downing Street, the official location of the Prime Minister’s office.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace
Marlborough Road, London
You will also walk by St. James’s Palace, the most senior royal palace in the UK. It has been the setting for some of the most important events in Royal history after having been a Royal residence for over 300 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London
residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1827. Today Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and consists of the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Churchill War Rooms
King Charles Street, Clive Steps, Westminster, London
You will also pass by the Churchill War Rooms, a museum that makes up one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum is made up of the Cabinet War Rooms, a historical underground complex that housed a British government command centre during the Second World War, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London
During your tour you will also visit the beautiful Westminster Abbey, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church which has touched the lives of kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers since 960 AD, having been the coronation church since 1066.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London
Next you will see the Westminster Palace, also known as the Houses of Parliament. A Gothic style building whose history spans over 900 years, it is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Big Ben
Parliament Sqaure, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
Finally, you will see one of London’s best-known landmarks, Big Ben, the clock tower at the end of the Palace of Westminster.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: British Museum and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- Semi-Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
- Professional Tour Guide
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Redemption Instructions
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the Main Gate in front of the British Museum
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.
Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.
Babylon Tours
Phone / Text 0019179990380
Web: www.babylontours.com
Mail: babylontoursinfo@gmail.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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