Walking Tours

London Westminster | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Trace the story of power and protest in Westminster at your own pace, with each stop revealing how this riverside district shaped British history.
Enter your ticket code before you set off, then open the tour in your browser, or use the free Roamer iPhone app offline, and walk whenever you like.
Follow a 2.9 km route with 10 English audio stops and an interactive GPS map from Westminster Bridge to Parliament Square and Victoria Tower Gardens.
Spend about 1h30 from Boudica's statue to Westminster Abbey, with lifetime access so you can replay the walk and revisit sites like the Jewel Tower.

Self-guided audio tour in English
10 stops via Westminster Bridge, Parliament Square, Victoria Tower Gardens
2.9 km route, about 1h30 walking
Interactive GPS map with walking directions
Opens in phone browser, no app- Lifetime access to tour, flexible start time
Free Roamer iPhone app for offline use

Live guide
Entry or admission fees for attractions
Smartphone and earphones
Mobile data for the audio
Food and drinks
Transport

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• A loop through Westminster, where parliament, the coronation church and the supreme court share a square.
• Boudica's chariot, the Cenotaph, Banqueting House, Horse Guards Parade, St James's Park, Churchill's war rooms.
• Follow the rebels the state ended up honouring: Boudica in bronze, Cromwell below the street, Pankhurst by the Lords.
• 10 stops over 2.9 km, about 90 minutes at your own pace. English audio, no group, yours to replay.

What to bring

Ticket code: Enter the ticket code from your confirmation on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you have signal.

Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to listen to the audio tour.

Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance if you plan to walk offline.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the route covers about 2.9 km over 1h30.

Security: Keep bags closed in front of you and hold your phone securely when taking photos near the kerb.

Additional information

Tour format: This is a self-guided audio tour with no live guide and no group to follow.

Access method: The tour opens in your phone browser with no app to download, and you have lifetime access.

Offline option: You can use the free Roamer app on iPhone if you would rather walk the tour offline.

Start time: You can start any time you like, with flexible timing and pacing.

Best time to start: Weekday mornings from about 09:00 or late afternoon help you avoid the busiest crowds.

Horse Guards arch timing: Plan to pass through the Horse Guards arch before about 19:00, as it can be locked in the evening.

Route closure warning: The route between stops 3 and 4 uses Horse Guards arch, which is locked roughly 20:00 to 07:00.

Event disruptions: Avoid state occasions and Remembrance Sunday, when Whitehall can be closed and access disrupted.

Demonstrations: Expect possible police cordons and demonstrations around Whitehall, Parliament Square, and Downing Street.

Traffic safety: Around Parliament Square the traffic is heavy, so cross only at the pedestrian signals.

Crowds and pickpockets: Parliament Square, Whitehall, and the Abbey forecourt can be very crowded, so secure your bags and valuables.

Victoria Tower Gardens hours: Victoria Tower Gardens opens at 07:00 and closes at 20:30 in September, with earlier closing in winter.

Photo tip: For a classic Houses of Parliament photo, walk about 50 metres onto Westminster Bridge from the Boudica statue.

Changing of the Guard: The King's Life Guard ceremony is usually at 11:00; check the Household Division schedule for any changes.

Horse Guards works note: Ceremonies were suspended from 17 to 28 August 2026 for stable works, with a planned return on 29 August.

Westminster Abbey hours: Westminster Abbey is open to visitors Mon to Fri 9:30 to 15:30 and Sat 9:30 to 15:00.

Abbey services: On Sundays Westminster Abbey is open for services only, and attending a service such as Evensong is free.

Churchill War Rooms: The Churchill War Rooms open daily 9:30 to 18:00 with last entry at 17:00.

Banqueting House: The Banqueting House interior opens to the public only on 1 November and 20 December 2026.

St James's Park pelicans: The pelicans in St James's Park are usually fed daily at around 14:30.

Trafalgar Square link: Trafalgar Square is about a five-minute walk north up Whitehall from Horse Guards.

Jewel Tower: The Jewel Tower opens daily 10:00 to 17:00 with last entry at 16:30.