London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $14 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 57 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $14 per person
Are you looking for things to do in London, more specifically in Westminster? Try our self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt to walk from Parliament to Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, and Whitehall. Walk from Big
What you get
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 41 varied challenges
- 24/7 customer support
- 49 points of interest
About this experience
Are you looking for things to do in London, more specifically in Westminster? Try our self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt to walk from Parliament to Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, and Whitehall. Walk from Big Ben to Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Admiralty Arch, the Horse Guards Parade, the Ministry of Defense, the London Eye, and Westminster Bridge. See most of the important monuments and buildings. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts. The London Westminster tour and scavenger hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.6 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
What's included
Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 41 varied challenges
- 24/7 customer support
- 49 points of interest
Not included
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
What you'll see and do
Parliament Square Garden
This is your start location, filled with monuments of historical figures significant to the UK's history. Spend a good 20 minutes here discovering these, and solving many challenges.
20 minutes here
Learn about Big Ben's history as you solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes approaching parliament.
Pass by without stopping
Houses of Parliament
Learn about Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. and you walk from north to south along side it. Solve several challenges here. 10 min
Pass by without stopping
Oliver Cromwell Statue
Learn about this historical figure and what he did to warrant a statue outside parliament. solve a challenge here.
5 minutes here
Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square
Admire and learn about this 15th-century church and solve a challenge as you walk around it. Spend 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Westminster Abbey
Walk around and see the grand Abbey where kings and queens are coronated, married, and buried. Solve a challenge here. 10 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Methodist Central Hall Westminster
See and admire this beautiful venue for conferences and galleries originally called the Methodist Central Hall. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here
Pass by without stopping
Discover this small park with great views of Westminster Abbey, Central Hall Westminster, and the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. Solve a challenge here
5 minutes here
The UK Supreme Court
Walk around this building to see its beautiful façade. Learn about its history and current role. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 5 minutes here
Pass by without stopping
Walk by another beautiful building, this one housing the treasury ministry of the United Kingdom. Solve a challenge and learn about films that shot scenes here. Spend 15 minutes seeing several monuments before getting here.
Pass by without stopping
Statue of Queen Anne
Make your way through a residential area to see a life-size statue of Queen Anne. Learn about her as you solve a challenge. Also solve other challenges on your way here.
10 minutes here
See a military barracks and chapel which is near Buckingham Palace. Learn how this elite and senior unity provides ceremonial functions. Solve a challenge here. Spend 10 minutes walking here.
Pass by without stopping
Buckingham Palace
Walk around the front of this grand palace, home of the reigning British monarch. Learn about its history and presence in film and television. Solve a few challenges on the grounds around it, including the Memorial Gardens, Victoria Memorial, Canada Gate, and more. Spend 15 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
St. James's Park
Enter this park, which is nearest to Buckingham Palace. Learn about its history and which bird species call it home. Solve 2 challenges in the park as you walk across it.
15 minutes here
South African Royal Artillery Memorial
Solve a code-breaking challenge with the information on this giant memorial. It will provide your next destination.
5 minutes here
Duke Of York Column
See this tall column from afar and learn who was the Duke of York. Solve another challenge with another nearby monument.
Pass by without stopping
National Police Memorial
Learn about this police memorial and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes here
Admiralty Arch
Learn about and admire the grand Admiralty Arch which faces Buckingham Palace on the south side. On its north is Trafalgar Square. Spend 5 minutes here
Pass by without stopping
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Enter this large open space and discover 4 of its many monuments. Learn about British presence abroad and solve 4 challenges before walking through the arches across the field.
15 minutes here
The Household Cavalry Museum
Walk by and learn about this museum as you walk through he arches from the Parade Ground to Whitehall. Solve a challenge as you walk buy it. Spend 5 minutes
Pass by without stopping
See and learn about 6 important monuments between the Household Guard Museum and 10 Downing St. along Whitehall St. Solve 6 challenges. Spend 20 minutes waking your way from one to the next.
20 minutes here
Learn about Great Britain's rich military history as you walk by the Ministry of Defence's building near Parliament. Solve challenges here Spend 5 minutes
Pass by without stopping
Walk by and learn about the New Scotland Yard, otherwise known as the Metropolitan Police. Solve a challenge across the street. 5 minutes
Pass by without stopping
Battle of Britain Monument
Learn about the Battle of Britain as you walk around a grand monument, on the Victorian Embankment, next to the the Thames River. Solve 2 challenges and spend 5 minutes here.
5 minutes here
London Eye
Learn about and see the London Eye, across the river from where you are. Spend 5 minutes walking to your next destination
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Once you're standing in or around Parliament Square Garden, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends 1 intersection from the start location.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $14 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt cost?
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Prices start at $14 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does London Westminster Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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