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London Holiday Itinerary

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Tootbus Tour

Where?
Tootbus, Stop 1 is in Coventry Street (but there are bus stops all over London)
When?
Yellow route (covers Marble Arch to Tower Bridge) - Departures every 15-20 mins from 8.30 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Sun) - Blue route (covers Kensington Palace to Trafalgar Square) - Departures every 15-20 mins from 8.30 AM to 6.20 PM (Mon-Sun) - Green route (covers Trafalgar Square to King's Cross) - Departures every 30 mins from 8.35 AM to 5.30 PM (Mon-Thu); 8.35 AM to 7 PM (Fri-Sun)s
Price?
Must See London (bus tours, walking tours & river cruise): Adult £46 (£39.10 if bought online); Child (5-15) £26 (£22.10 if bought online); Family (2ad+2ch) £118 - London Discovery (bus tours & walking tours): Adult £39 (£33.15 if bought online); Child (5-15) £23 (£19.55 if bought online); Family (2ad+2ch) £101 - See Tootbus website
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Trains:
The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern
Train fares

Parliament Square

Where?
Parliament Square, Westminster
Time required?
A typical visit to Parliament Square lasts 10-15 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
11, 24, 148, 211
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Westminster Abbey

Where?
Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Westminster
Web: westminster-abbey.org
Opening times?
9.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon-Sat); Only open for services (Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?
Adults £25.00; Children £11.00 (6-17); Infants free entry (under-6); Family ticket £25.00
Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?
A typical visit to Westminster Abbey lasts 2 hours
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
11, 24, 148, 211
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

House of Commons

Where?
Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster
When?
11th November 2024 to 22nd July 2025 - Usually 2.30 PM to 10.30 PM (Mon); 11.30 AM to 7.30 PM (Tue-Wed); 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM (Thu); 9.30 AM to 3 PM (some Fri); Closed (Sat-Sun) - Note: The House of Commons does not usually sit during the 1st week of Jan, middle two weeks of Feb, two weeks around Easter, last week of May, 1st week of June, last week of July, all of Aug, 2nd half of Sep, 1st half of Oct, 2nd week of Nov, or last two weeks of Dec
Price?
Free. No ticket required (accept for PMQs on Wednesdays) - See www.parliament.uk/visiting for more information
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
11, 24, 148, 211
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Churchill War Rooms

Where?
Churchill War Rooms, Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster
Web: iwm.org.uk/​visits/​churchill-war-rooms
Opening times?
9.30 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?
Adults £29.00; Children £14.50 (5-15); Infants free entry (under-5)
Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?
A typical visit to Churchill War Rooms lasts 2½-3 hours
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 109, 148, 159, 184, 211, 453
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Downing Street

Where?
Downing Street, Westminster
Opening times?
Closed to the public
Time required?
A typical visit to Downing Street lasts 10 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Horse Guards

Where?
Horse Guards, Whitehall, Westminster
Time required?
A typical visit to Horse Guards lasts 15-20 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Dismounting Ceremony at Horse Guards

Where?
Horse Guards, Whitehall, Westminster
When?
Every day - 4 PM to 4.15 PM
Price?
Free to watch
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
Train fares

Nelson’s Column

Where?
Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square
Time required?
A typical visit to Nelson’s Column lasts 5 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern
Train fares

Leicester Square

Where?
Leicester Square
Web: leicestersquare.london
Time required?
A typical visit to Leicester Square lasts 15 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Leicester Square Northern Piccadilly
Train fares

Covent Garden

Where?
Covent Garden
Web: coventgarden.london
Time required?
A typical visit to Covent Garden lasts 45-60 mins (but more if you plan to stop and eat)
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
9, 13, 15, 23, 24, 139, 153, RV1
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Covent Garden Piccadilly
Train fares

Chinatown

Where?
Chinatown, Gerrard Street and Lisle Street, Soho
Time required?
A typical visit to Chinatown lasts 15 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
14, 15, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 94, 176
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Leicester Square Northern Piccadilly
Train fares