
Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour
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Is Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour worth booking?
Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour is a 5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $49 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (7)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $49 per person
We will see 15 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour! After the walking tour : Visit Kew Gardens. Unlock the amazing power of plants and fungi. Visit the world-leading botanic gardens. It wil
What you get
About this experience
We will see 15 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour! After the walking tour : Visit Kew Gardens. Unlock the amazing power of plants and fungi. Visit the world-leading botanic gardens. It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the history of the government), you will be continuously entertained with bits of history. • See Buckingham Palace • Walk through the Royal Parks • Learn about the history of Westminster • Visit Parliament Square • View the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square Sights you will see include ; Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square Changing of the Guard Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) Big Ben Downing Street Westminster Abbey Whitehall Houses of Parliament London Eye Parliament Square Queens Horse Guard
What's included
Included
- Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights
- Local guide
- Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster
- Entrance Ticket to Kew Gradens
- Watch the Changing of the Guard (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour)
Not included
- Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on)
- Transport from and to your hotel
- Transport to Kew Gardens (please bring a contactless debit/credit or Oyster card for the journey)
What you'll see and do
Buckingham Palace
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Trafalgar Square
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
20 minutes here
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
20 minutes here
Whitehall
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
20 minutes here
Houses of Parliament
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
40 minutes here
Westminster Abbey
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
20 minutes here
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
After the walking tour, your guide will direct you to Kew Gardens, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew!
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
• We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) • Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs • The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please note that your guide will not join you at Kew Garden. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour. Kew Gardens is around 40mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.
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
- Top Sights Tours Group LLC
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
If only the tour included transportation to the Kew Gardens where we wanted to go.
We had a wonderful walking tour with the best guide Will. Sadly we never had the chance to see Kew Gardens which we paid for and was the primary reason we booked the tour. The entire green line suffered severe delays with no train eta. Requiring us to purchase a garden ticket and then relay on public transportation is a recipe for failure.
via Viator
Excellent Tour
Brandon is very knowledgeable, fun and well-organized. The tour was well paced, entertaining for a diverse audience and encouraged participation.
via Viator
Take the tour!
Fabulous walking tour. Brandon was a fun and informative guide. It was packed with interesting facts and amusing stories. We felt it was worth the cost. We took the tour which included Kew Gardens which is about 7 miles from the Westminster Abby where the walking tour ends. It was easy to take the overground to Kew.
via Tripadvisor
The ideal London walking tour
Mark is an excellent tour guide! He knew all the right places to go, all the best places to take pictures, and shared stories and knowledge for the entire tour! Hours of the most fascinating history and interesting facts. He was incredible. We are only here for a few days, and the walking tour truly was “the best of Westminster.” It made spectacular use of the first half of the day. However, I would personally recommend pairing the walking tour with Westminster Abbey. The Gardens were lovely, but a little underwhelming and it felt like we spent the last half of our day traveling out to the gardens and then back, not spending much actual time there.. The pairing with Kew Gardens was strange for how this tour was set up and I would go so far as to say they should reconsider the paring.
via Viator
Fascinating facts about key players in British history that were represented in monuments and homes of the London area.
John was extremely knowledgeable about British history, and a very entertaining teacher. The topics of the tour were not as expected, though. Based on the title of the tour, we did not anticipate that we would be learning about the homes around Green Park. We were looking forward to learning about Westminster Abbey and Key Gardens, as those were two of the key sites listed in the tour we chose. Therefore we were a bit disappointed.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $82
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $49 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 Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 7 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 Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour?
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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 Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour?
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Around 2 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour 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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