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Walking Tours · Historical Tours
The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace
4.6(510)4.6 out of 5, from 510 reviews·2h 15m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–4, child 5–12, youth 13–17, adult 18–100
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard is an unforgettable walking tour experience offering you the chance to get up close and personal with London’s most famous and impressive Royal sights. Marvel at Buckingham Palace, march down the Mall with the King's Guards and be surrounded by Royal history at Westminster Abbey - the site of every coronation since 1066. Not only will your guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge and anecdotes, they will also position you in the very best locations to witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Without a guide hundreds of people stand in the wrong place every day. *Please read the additional information below for full information of Changing of the Guard. One minute be standing in the shadow of London's most iconic sight - Big Ben, and the next be stroking one of the horses of the Household Cavalry.
Description supplied by the operator via Viator Partner API.
What you actually do
You get out at all 3 stops. Admission is not included at Westminster Abbey.
- 1
Changing of the Guard
Begin your tour with a journey through Royal London, witnessing some of the most famous Royal Houses and Palaces such as St. James' Palace, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony as you march down the Mall with the Queen's footguards or marvel at the impressive horses of…
You get out here60 min
- 2
Westminster Abbey
Our journey continues through historic Royal Westminster. We pass Churchill's War Rooms and onto Westminster Abbey - the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066, it is the most important church in England.
You get out here70 minAdmission not included
- 3
Trafalgar Square
Finish the tour at Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column, one of the most impressive sights in London.
You get out here5 min
Where the day happens
≈ 1.1 km from the city centre. 3 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other, admission ticket to westminster abbey — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Other
- Admission Ticket to Westminster Abbey
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (11)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There will be access to public toilets halfway through the tour.
- The Changing of the Guard (Foot Guards) ceremony at Buckingham Palace occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the tour will witness the Changing of the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade ..
- The Changing of the Guard Ceremony operates at the discretion of the British Army. It can be changed or cancelled without notice. This is beyond our control.
- In the event of bad weather the Changing of the Guard Ceremony may be cancelled. The tour will endeavor to watch the Changing of the Horse Guards on these days.
- Not recommended for those with walking difficulties as the tour can be a brisk walk in parts.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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