Westminster Tours

Photo of a military band marching along The Mall. The soliders were scarlet jackets and black busbys. They are playing a selection of brass and woodwind instruments.
Military band on The mall

Most of London's best known historic sights are located in Westminster, as it is here that the Queen resides and Parliament meets. It's an area rich in history, going back to the 1000s when Edward the Confessor (English king) decided to build his royal palace here. Often referred to as London's West End this is a vibrant area, renowned for its theatres, galleries and shopping.

Photo of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Photo is taken from the gardens in the middle of Parliament Square.
Big Ben and the Houses of Parilament

The Westminster Highlights walking tour helps you tick off the most important and must-see sights on your wish list, in a couple of hours. The tour includes Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. London is world-famous for its pomp and pagentery, and I can offer advice about tour timings to include the spectacle of the Changing of the Guards or the Dismounting Ceremony, and help you to capture memorable photo opportunities.

 

Photo of Buckingham Palace. With St James's Park in the foreground, with its lake and trees.
Buckingham Palace

Along side its famous attractions, Westminster has hidden alleyways, charming courtyards, beautiful parks and elegant squares waiting to be explored. These type of places can be easily overlooked as they don't feature in regular guidebook, but they can be included in a walking tour.

Whether you're a first time visitor to London wanting to see all the key historic sights, or maybe someone who wants to experience London's vibrant West End or your looking for something quirky and fun, Westminster has something for everyone.

Photo of one of the hidden side streets in Westminster. This padestrian street has book and antique shops.
One of Westminster's hidden street

Other Westminster Tours

Photo of the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street Tube Station. Sherlock is wearing his deer stalker hat and smoking a pipe.
Sherlock Holmes statue

Baker Street Quarter Walks

Since 2013, I have been leading public walks for the Baker Street Quarter Partnerhip. I'm delighted to be leading more free walks for them again in 2020. Please check out my public walks page for details.

Photo above:  Sherlock Holmes statue

Photo of the main street in Chinatown. In the forefront is one of the ceremonial entrance gates. The street view shows restaurants and shops and the street is decorated with colourful, red paper lanterns.
Chinatown

Chinatown Tours

London's China town is the largest in Europe. Discover its diverse history and explore its streets. The Chinese community only settled in Soho after World War II, so the tour also covers the area's earlier history. With an option to visit one of London's largest casinos (minimum age of 18 years old).

Photo of the indoor craft market at Covent Garden. Stalls selling a selection of clothes and gifts.
Covent Garden

Covent Garden Tours

Explore one of London's most popular entertainment districts, with its famous theatres, colorful street performers, restaurants and shops. See its lively piazza and then explore its back streets and alleyways. As well as my regular tours of Covent Garden, I can also offer a ghost walk, with spooky tales of murder and the supernatural.

Photo of Paddington Street Gardens. In the foreground is a statue of a small boy in ragged clothing. In the background is a lawn, paths, benches, shrubs and trees.
Paddington Street Gardens

Marylebone Tours

With its grand Georgian squares and hidden mews houses, there are plenty of entertaining stories about Sherlock Holmes, Madame Tussauds, The Beatles, and the  area's former resident.