London: 3-Hr Westminster Guided Walking Tour + The Shard Viewing Gallery Entry

About this experience

3 hour Westminster walking tour with The Shard tickets Book this guided Westminster walking tour, then go up The Shard to see the city from above. The experience takes about 5 hours, made up of a 3 hour walking tour and about 2 hours at The Shard. Tickets start from £57 per person, and the price changes with the date and start time you choose. Your Shard entry is included, so there is no separate ticket to buy. The tour starts at 10:00. You meet your local guide outside the Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, near Green Park station, in groups of up to 20 people, and walk to Buckingham Palace, then on to Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye and Parliament Square. The Changing of the Guard takes place on certain days. When the tour ends, your guide gives you directions to The Shard, and you go up on your own. The guide does not join you in the viewing galleries. What is included 3 hour Westminster sights walking tour with a local guide Entry to the viewing galleries of The Shard Small-group tour, with private tours available Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport between sights are not included. Your time at The Shard A high-speed lift takes you to Level 68, and you can step out onto the open-air viewing platform on Level 72 if you want to. The viewing galleries are 244 metres above the street, and the view stretches up to 40 miles (64 km) on a clear day. Plan on about 2 hours for this part of the day. Our Shard visitor guide explains opening times, last entry and what to expect. If you only want the view, book standalone The View from The Shard tickets. For a longer route that continues to London Bridge, compare the Westminster and London Bridge walking tour with Shard tickets, or add a boat trip with the Westminster walk, Thames cruise and Shard tour. Getting to The Shard The Shard entrance is on Joiner Street, a 2 minute walk from London Bridge station, which is served by the Northern and Jubilee lines and National Rail. Opening times at the viewing galleries vary by date and with events, and last entry is 1 hour before closing. How your booking works Choose your date and start time at checkout. Your mobile voucher is emailed shortly after you book and shows the exact meeting point and start time. Show the ticket on your smartphone to your guide, and your guide hands over your Shard ticket at the end of the walk. At The Shard, all guests go through security screening. Bags and backpacks larger than 55 x 38 x 20 cm are not allowed, and tripods and monopods are not permitted. Only food and drink bought inside can be taken into the viewing galleries. Cancellation and tips You can cancel this booking for free up to 24 hours before the start of the experience. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a warm jacket for the open-air Skydeck. The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible. Children under 18 must be with an adult at The Shard. Who this tour suits It suits visitors who want a guided introduction to Westminster and then the freedom to enjoy The Shard at their own pace. If you want a guide for the whole day, choose one of the longer tours.

Highlights

• Walk Westminster from Green Park with a local guide
• See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square
• Go up The Shard on your own after the tour
• Step out onto the open-air viewing platform on Level 72
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

What is included

• 3 hour Westminster walking tour
• Local guide
• Entry to the viewing galleries of The Shard

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport between sights

Before you go

Know before you go Your voucher shows the exact meeting point and start time. Show the ticket on your smartphone to your guide, who hands over your Shard ticket at the end of the walk. The tour starts at 10:00 outside the Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, near Green Park station. The walk lasts 3 hours and you should allow about 2 hours at The Shard. Groups have up to 20 people. The guide does not go up The Shard with you. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a warm jacket for the open-air Skydeck. Bags larger than 55 x 38 x 20 cm, tripods and monopods are not allowed at The Shard. Children under 18 must be with an adult at The Shard.

Cancellation terms

It is possible to cancel this booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.