Royal London and Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour

About this experience

Take a very small group tour (Max 6 People) with your five star rated Guide through Royal London to the sites most closely associated with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. This tour not only covers the history of the Royal family and the buildings most closely associated with them, it also delves into the businesses, boutiques, and stores the Royal family use and award Warrants for their own provisions. The tour also includes key sites associated with Princess Diana and her family, as well as people closely associated with the Royal Family such as Sir Winston Churchill. Changing of the Guard takes place, (Mon, Weds, Friday) if booking the morning Tour at 9:30am, you will have the opportunity to experience the ceremony by walking in step with the Guard as they make their way to the Palace.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 7 stops.

1. 1

   Mayfair

   Birth Place of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. See the most exclusive and expensive area of London. The Queen was born in Mayfair in 1926 and we will visit the site of her birth. Winston Churchill spent many years of his life in Mayfair, and for those interested we can stop at a few spots associated with the Prime…

   You get out here5 min

2. 2

   St. James's

   A walk around the shops and businesses that the Royal family use and issue Royal Warrants to. You will have the opportunity to stop at stores as well. Including places associated with Princess Diana and her family.

   You get out here30 min

3. 3

   Buckingham Palace

   The most famous building in London and Home to Her Majesty the Queen and members of the Royal Family. This has been the official home of the Monarchy since the reign of Queen Victoria. Here you will learn about the history of the Palace, and for the morning tours (9:30am) your Guide will take you to see Changing of…

   You get out here30 min

4. 4

   Clarence House

   The home of Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall.

   You get out here5 min

5. 5

   St. James's Palace

   Many people want to see a Changing of The Guard while in London. So naturally people gather around Buckingham Palace. Unless you get there early and squash up against the railings its hard to see much.

   You get out here20 min

6. 6

   Westminster Abbey

   The former Tiltyard (or Jousting area) from King Henry VIII's Whitehall Palace. Now this area is used for Trooping of the Colour, and the Queen's Birthday Celebrations. The area is full of Royal History and your guide will bring this to life for you.

   You get out here15 min

7. 7

   Parliament Square

   One of the most exclusive hotels in the World. The bar of the hotel was a favourite of The Queen Mother and Princess Diana. The bar still serves their own signature Cocktails. Next door is Simpson's in the Strand. A restaurant with Royal connections, and favourite of Sherlock Holmes.

   You get out here20 min

Where the day happens

≈ 1.5 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover snacks — budget for those separately.

Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.