Visit Kensington Palace & Private Westminster Tour
Overview
Private Guide for you, you and your family / friends
Explore the famous landmarks of Westminster with a private guide, then visit Kensington Palace - official residence of Prince William!
We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace)
Cap off your Westminster sights tour with a visit to the famous Kensington Palace!
Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10am tour and on certain days.
The tour is 5 hours in duration (3 hours Westminster Walking Tour & 2 hours in Kensington Palace. We will not accompany you into Kensington Palace)
What's Included
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Private Tour
- Admission to Kensington Palace
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
- Umbrella (if it's raining)
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 Gardens
London W8 4PX, UK
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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours).
- Private Tour.
- Admission to Kensington Palace.
- Fun Local Guide.
- Food and snacks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking).
- Umbrella (if it's raining).
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 Visit Kensington Palace & Private Westminster 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 & Private Westminster Tour 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
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Private Tour
- Admission to Kensington Palace
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
- Umbrella (if it's raining)
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
