Details
This 5-hour tour combines a guided exploration of London’s historic Westminster with the tranquility of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. Start your journey with a 3-hour walking tour in Westminster, where your local guide will lead you through the area’s most iconic landmarks, followed by a peaceful self-guided visit to Kew Gardens.
Tour Highlights:
- Guided Westminster Walking Tour: Begin at Green Park, with stops at Buckingham Palace (watch the Changing of the
- Guard on select days), Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and Downing Street.
- Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew: After Westminster, head to Kew Gardens to discover over 300 acres of world-renowned gardens, greenhouses, and iconic plant collections. Your ticket allows flexibility, so you can explore at your own pace.
Itinerary Overview:
- Meeting Point: Outside the Ritz Hotel (W1J 9BR), near the Green Park Underground Station.
- Tour Duration: 5 hours total (3 hours walking tour, 2 hours at Kew Gardens).
- Kew Gardens Entry: Your guide will provide directions for easy travel to Kew after the walking tour.
Inclusions:
- Fun, Knowledgeable Local Guide for the Westminster walking tour.
- Pre-booked Admission to Kew Gardens.
- Small Group Experience: Tour group size of 10–15 guests for an intimate, friendly atmosphere.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable Shoes and umbrella for unpredictable weather.
- Snacks and Drinks for refreshment.
- Camera to capture memories of London’s landmarks and Kew’s stunning flora.
Note: The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays during winter, and daily in the summer, only for the 10 a.m. tour.
Directions:
- To reach the Ritz Hotel (W1J 9BR), take the London Underground to Green Park Station (Jubilee, Piccadilly, or Victoria lines). Exit near the Ritz Hotel to start your tour.
Enjoy a perfect balance of history and nature with this unique tour that combines London’s iconic landmarks with the serene beauty of Kew Gardens.