Westminster, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace with Private Transfer

This is a private transfer built around a walk through Westminster. We collect you from your London address, drop you near Parliament Square, and collect you later near Buckingham Palace. The walk between is about 2 km, through Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade and St James's Park.

From Parliament Square you can see the Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower, the clock tower that holds the bell known as Big Ben. Going inside needs a ticket from UK Parliament. Guided and audio tours of Parliament run mainly on Saturdays and during recess. Big Ben tours are for ages 11 and over, involve more than 300 steps and sell out early.

Westminster Abbey stands across the square. It is open to sightseers Monday to Saturday and for worship only on Sundays. Tickets are sold by the Abbey.

Buckingham Palace is seen from outside for most of the year. Its State Rooms open to ticket holders only in summer; in 2026 the opening ran from 9 July to 27 September. Royal Collection Trust sells the tickets.

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace usually starts at about 11:00 on set days, but the schedule changes and ceremonies can be cancelled. Check the Household Division calendar before choosing your date, and arrive early for a view.

MisterFare provides the vehicle and driver only. Our driver is not a guide, and tickets are not included.

Approximate plan for the day

• Pickup in Central London — Collection from your address or hotel.
• Drop-off near Parliament Square — View the Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) from outside.
• Westminster Abbey (optional, own ticket) — Seen from outside, or visited inside with a ticket bought from the Abbey (Monday to Saturday).
• Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade — Walk up Whitehall past Downing Street gates to Horse Guards Parade.
• St James's Park to Buckingham Palace — Walk through the park to the Victoria Memorial. On ceremony days Changing the Guard starts about 11:00 (check calendar).
• Collection near Buckingham Palace — Pickup at an agreed point (depends on road closures) and return to your address.

Timings are agreed with you when the booking is confirmed and depend on traffic and your chosen ticket times.

Before you book

• Houses of Parliament: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/tour-prices). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben): tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Westminster Abbey: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us/prices-entry-times). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Buckingham Palace: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Changing the Guard: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.householddivision.org.uk/changing-the-guard-calendar). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace: usually about 11:00 on scheduled days (the Household Division calendar listed Monday, Wednesday and Friday for October 2026), but the rota changes and ceremonies can be cancelled at short notice, e.g. in bad weather or for state events. Always check the Household Division calendar; never promised.
• Buckingham Palace State Rooms open only in summer (2026: 9 July-27 September). Outside that period the palace is seen from outside only.
• Houses of Parliament public tours run mainly on Saturdays and in parliamentary recess; Big Ben tours are limited and sell out.
• Westminster Abbey is closed to sightseers on Sundays and may close for services or events.
• The Mall and Constitution Hill are closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, which affects where the driver can collect you.

Accessibility and walking

The walking route is about 2 km, mostly level and paved, with crowds near the palace at ceremony times. Parliament, the Abbey and the State Rooms publish their own access information. Drop-off and pickup points depend on security barriers and road closures around Parliament Square and The Mall. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are not part of the current fleet. Walking level: moderate.

What to bring

• Any tickets you have booked (Parliament, Big Ben, Abbey, State Rooms)
• Photo ID for Parliament tours
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Rain jacket
• Small bag only (security screening at Parliament, Abbey and Palace)

Vehicles

Saloon or Executive Saloon for 1-3 passengers with up to 2 bags; SUV for up to 4 passengers with 4 bags; MPV for up to 6 passengers with 6 bags; Van for up to 8 passengers with 8 bags. Minibus and coach are not offered, so a party of more than 8 would need two vehicles.