Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour | 2 hours 15 minutes

191 Reviews | London
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Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour
2 Adults x $25.10
$50.20
Approx Total
$50.20
Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour
2 Adults x $22.70
$45.40
Approx Total
$45.40

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guided walking tour with expert guide
  • No Food or Drink included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to inside of attractions

Overview

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. Experience it all on this unforgettable tour.

Itinerary

  • 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 the Household Cavalry (daily itinerary is dependent upon the schedule of the British Army). Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful St James' Royal Park to finish the first half of the tour.

    1 hour

  • Westminster

    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. Explore Parliament Square with its array of impressive statues immortalizing such historical figures as Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. Overlooking Parliament Square is the most famous sight in London - Big Ben. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament before heading down to 10 Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister. Capture the perfect photograph with the horses of the Queen's Guard before exploring Horse Guards Parade.

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Trafalgar Square

    Finish the tour at Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column, one of the most impressive sights in London.

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

191 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    152
  • 4 stars
    22
  • 3 stars
    5
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    11

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 152 reviews with 5 stars

Highly recommend, knowledgeable London tour guide

Published on Mar, 2025

Harry the tour guide was excellent! Animated, knowledgeable, funny. We spent 2.5 hours together in a small group exploring central London by foot. We were interrupted by a shut down road due to filming a movie - he navigated the situation flawlessly. He even gave us tips for visiting the “changing of the guard” for the following day. Thank you Harry! Money well spent.

A great organised way to get round some of the iconic London landmarks

Published on Mar, 2025

Down in London for a couple of days and used this walk to take away the need for us to be in the right place at the right time and the risk of getting lost. Far exceeded our expectations. Start point was easy to find. John our guide had a group of approx 17 people of various nationalities, all of which he interacted with and had great engagement with. He imparted so much information;facts & funnies and had us in the right place at the right time all through the walk. Extended our time as he was keen to pack as much information in as many places as possible - then happy to answer questions and help people onto their next place of interest Noticed a number of other groups who's guide was clearly going through the motions with some very bored looking tourists. Highly recommended - very happy we got John (not Camilla !) really made our day.

Best tours in London!!

Published on Mar, 2025

I booked this last minute on the last day of our trip in London and so glad I did. This was the best day!!! John our guide was amazing! He is full of information and extremely funny! He knew exactly where to go to get the best spots everywhere !!! One of the best tour guides I have ever had !! We saw more than I ever thought we would in the few hours with him! Highly recommend booking this tour, you won’t be disappointed!!! Michele from Boston

Wear comfortable Walking shoes

Published on Mar, 2025

Harry was great! He got us to all of the spots to watch each guard change. We had a lot of fun speed walking our way through the crowds. He had so much information to share. Fun fact for us was the flag change when the King is in the palace and the next day we saw the flags change. 10/10

Get ready to WALK FAST

Published on Mar, 2025

This was a very fast paced tour. But I LOVED IT. I know that by myself I would have never known where to view the changing of the guards. And he had the beast views! Harry was so good a keeping us all together and explaining everything to detail. I really enjoyed it.

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