London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide
Overview
Enjoy a private tour of London's city center highlights designed for your family and kids. An expert guide will engage both children and parents in a fun and educational itinerary that includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the guards, Downing Street and many other famous sites. The 3-hour walking will also utilize public transport along the way.
PLEASE NOTE: as this is an outdoor walking tour you will see all the attractions from the outside.
What's Included
- Private walking tour
- Kid-friendly guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrances to the attractions
- Transportation to/from attractions (max. £12 per person by public transport. Tour guides will suggest the best travel ticket to save money)
Meeting Location
Westminster
London SW1H 0BB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
City of London
London, UK
To be agreed with the guide.
What To Expect
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Westminster Abbey
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buckingham Palace
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some transfers between sites will be done by underground (tube) or taxi
- Approx. 1 mile (1.7 kilometers) of walking is involved
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum age to participate is 6 years. Children under 6 can be on the tour without participating
- This is an outdoor walking tour where you will see the attractions from the outside
- The Changing the Guard takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from August to May and daily in Jun and July, but it doesn't take place in the rain or in a very bad weather (the guards cancel ceremony if it rains, because the rain could damage their brass instruments) . If its canceled rest assured that the guide will still be able to point out the Guards guarding Buckingham Palace.
- As you will use public transport please make sure you have valid tickets, travel cards or Oyster cards with you.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-51738P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- Private walking tour.
- Kid-friendly guide.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrances to the attractions.
- Transportation to/from attractions (max. £12 per person by public transport. Tour guides will suggest the best travel ticket to save money).
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Private walking tour
- Kid-friendly guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrances to the attractions
- Transportation to/from attractions (max. £12 per person by public transport. Tour guides will suggest the best travel ticket to save money)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some transfers between sites will be done by underground (tube) or taxi
- Approx. 1 mile (1.7 kilometers) of walking is involved
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum age to participate is 6 years. Children under 6 can be on the tour without participating
- This is an outdoor walking tour where you will see the attractions from the outside
- The Changing the Guard takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from August to May and daily in Jun and July, but it doesn't take place in the rain or in a very bad weather (the guards cancel ceremony if it rains, because the rain could damage their brass instruments) . If its canceled rest assured that the guide will still be able to point out the Guards guarding Buckingham Palace.
- As you will use public transport please make sure you have valid tickets, travel cards or Oyster cards with you.
