Whitehall Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Whitehall. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• London 30 Top Sights With Fun Local Guide

• Westminster Guided Walking Tour With Abbey Entry

• Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms

• London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Ticket

• London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey Entry)

While it’s free to explore Whitehall—and to look out for many of the British capital’s best-known landmarks along the way—it’s also worth booking an affordable tour to learn more about the stories behind the sights. Walking tours that cover Whitehall’s history start at just US$35, while London bus tours that make a stop in the area begin at US$58.

Yes, Whitehall is worth visiting. Though the central London street is relatively short, it passes many of the UK's most significant government buildings and monuments, including 10 Downing Street, Banqueting House, and the Cenotaph; nearby, you'll also find Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Exploring on your own is easy, but guided tours will help you get a deeper sense of the area's history.

Per one customer who booked the Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms, "If you want to learn more about Westminster and experience a wealth of attractions—many with strong ties to the Royal Family—don't miss this tour. Our guide, Connor, was not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also warm, kind, and genuinely hilarious."

On this important London avenue, visitors can see the Cenotaph war memorial, the World War II Memorial for Women, and Banqueting House—the remains of the fire-destroyed Whitehall Palace. Whitehall also leads to Downing Street, where passers-by can peek at the entrance of Number 10—the seat of the British Prime Minister.

There aren’t many visitor attractions on Whitehall that the public can enter, as most sites of interest are government buildings or war memorials. However, nearby attractions such as the Household Cavalry Museum and Churchill War Museums (part of the Imperial War Museum) are open to visitors and charge entrance fees.

The annual National Service of Remembrance is held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). Here, visitors can pay their respects to Britain’s war dead alongside the British Royal Family, politicians, and soldiers. Otherwise, there are the State Ceremonial Events at Horse Guards.

Yes, there are guided tours that pass along Whitehall, offering curious visitors a glimpse at Horse Guards, Number 10 Downing Street, and the Cenotaph. The commentary focuses on the British Royal Family and politics in these parts, with walking routes passing between Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square, and Westminster.

To skip crowds and traffic congestion, the best time to visit Whitehall is early morning; take the first tube to Embankment, Charing Cross, or Westminster. Otherwise, visit between 10am and 4pm to snap a photo of the impeccably uniformed King’s Life Guard (soldiers on horseback) who guard the entry to Horse Guards.

Whitehall is all about political power and royal life, so this grand London boulevard is steeped in history. Look for World War II walking tours or Royal London tours focusing on Whitehall’s key historical events. Commentary often covers the execution of King Charles I or the Whitehall Fire of 1698.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Whitehall. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Stonehenge

• Westminster Abbey

• London Eye

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in London.