Is the Westminster Express tour in London free?

Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of London in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.

How long does the Westminster Express tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Westminster Express tour start and finish?

It starts at Big Ben & Parliament and finishes at London Eye.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Westminster Express: free self-guided audio tour of London

Westminster Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of London, United Kingdom: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 937 m in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Big Ben & Parliament
Finish	London Eye
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Discover the heart of London in 1 hour

The stops, in order

Big Ben & ParliamentWelcome to Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, the ultimate symbols of London and British democracy. Contrary to popular belief, Big Ben isn't actually the name of the tower, but of the massive 13.7-ton bell that has been chiming the hours since 1859. The tower itself, standing 96 meters tall in a sumptuous neo-Gothic style, was renamed the 'Elizabeth Tower' in 2012 to honor the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Westminster Abbey↳ 243 m from the previous stop (straight line)You are looking at Westminster Abbey, the most sacred sanctuary in the kingdom and the stage for British royal history for nearly a thousand years. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, every British monarch has received their crown here. This marvel of Gothic architecture is not just a place of ceremony, but also a national necropolis housing the tombs of 17 monarchs and various illustrious figures.
London Eye↳ 694 m from the previous stop (straight line)This is the London Eye, Europe's largest cantilevered observation wheel, often called the 'Millennium Wheel.' Standing 135 meters tall above the River Thames, it was inaugurated to celebrate the year 2000. Its 32 high-tech glass capsules, representing London's 32 boroughs, offer you a smooth and spectacular 30-minute rotation. On a clear day, your gaze can stretch as far as 40 kilometers, even catching a glimpse of Windsor Castle.

How to take this tour

Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
Open Guided tours, choose London, then Westminster Express.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Big Ben & Parliament and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

Other audio tours of London

Planning a whole day? See one day in London.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Westminster Express tour in London free?: Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of London in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Westminster Express tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Westminster Express tour start and finish?: It starts at Big Ben & Parliament and finishes at London Eye.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.