London: Top 20 Sights and Westminster Abbey – London, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, and watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. 
Head to Westminster, see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
See 20 sights in one day, including:• Buckingham Palace• Trafalgar Square• Changing of the Guard• Big Ben• Downing Street• Westminster Abbey• Whitehall• Houses of Parliament• London Eye
Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. There have been 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100. 
Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honor of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives, and other relatives. 
Until the death of George II in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

See the top 20 sights in London
Walk through the world famous area of Westminster
Visit the most historic building in England where since 1066 all England’s Kings and Queens were coronated
See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace & Houses of Parliament
Watch the Changing of the Guard

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