Begin your London Legends Mini Bus Tour at Westminster / Parliament Square with one of the most dramatic conspiracies in British history: the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This is the true story of Guy Fawkes and the failed attempt to destroy Parliament — a moment that changed Britain forever.
From the grandeur of the Houses of Parliament to the centuries of intrigue that still echo through Westminster, this stop sets the perfect tone for a darker, story-led tour of London.
The plot was designed to wipe out King James I and the Protestant government in a single blast. Conspirators stored barrels of gunpowder beneath Parliament — but in the early hours of 5 November 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding the explosives and arrested.
The failed plot became part of British identity and is still remembered every year with Bonfire Night, fireworks and the famous “Remember, remember…” tradition.
Westminster is the ultimate stage for political power — which is exactly why the Gunpowder Plot remains so chilling. Standing in Parliament Square, with the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey surrounding you, the scale and symbolism of the conspiracy becomes real.
You’ll explore the area around:
This stop is the opening chapter of our 2½-hour dark-history journey through London. We keep walking minimal and atmosphere high — combining real locations with unforgettable storytelling.
Duration: Approximately 2½ hours (traffic dependent)
Price: £54 per person
Start Point: Victoria Train Station
End Options: Return to central London or drop-off at Whitechapel Station
The Gunpowder Plot was a failed conspiracy in 1605 to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I.
Guy Fawkes was one of the conspirators caught guarding the explosives beneath Parliament on 5th November 1605.
Bonfire Night (5th November) commemorates the failure of the plot and has been marked for centuries with bonfires and fireworks.
The tour starts at Westminster / Parliament Square. Full joining instructions are provided after booking.