Walk royal London at your own pace — palaces, guards, and grand squares from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. A self-guided walking tour with on-map navigation and virtual tour guides; start anywhere, pause anytime.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Follow in the footsteps of kings, queens, and statesmen on a royal London walking route linking Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace. Along the way you’ll catch pageantry on Horse Guards Parade, read the city’s story in statues at Parliament and Trafalgar Squares, and see the Mall designed for spectacle. It’s a self-guided, map-based experience that fits neatly into a morning or afternoon — one of the smartest ways to see the sights of London and check off top things to do near Westminster.
Highlights
Westminster Abbey — coronations, royal weddings, and poets’ memorials; learn why this church anchors a nation’s memory.
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben — the riverside landmark of British democracy; discover fires, reforms, and the clock that set the hour.
Parliament Square — statues and civic space by Westminster; hear how protests and debates play out within earshot of power.
Churchill War Rooms — the underground WWII nerve center; step into preserved map rooms where phones once rang through the Blitz.
Downing Street — Britain’s most famous black door; find out how Number Ten became the stage for modern power.
Horse Guards Parade — sentries, drums, and ceremony; what to watch for at the daily guard change.
St. James’s Park — royal parkland with pelicans and views; learn the French-inspired garden story behind London’s oldest Royal Park.
Buckingham Palace — the monarch’s working residence; balcony moments and the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard.
The Mall — a crimson processional boulevard; why it was built for pageantry and state occasions.
Trafalgar Square — lions, fountains, and Nelson’s Column; national gatherings from victory to vigil.
Admiralty Arch — gateway to The Mall; naval heritage and a grand curve designed for parades.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2 miles (3.2 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat with some cobblestones
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
