Guided Walking Tour in The Royals London: Discover Historic Palaces and Ceremonial Traditions
4.8
34 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a guided walking tour through London's royal palaces and parks. Uncover the secrets of St. James's Palace and witness the Changing of the Guards. Discover captivating stories and conclude your journey near the iconic Big Ben.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Green Park - As one of London’s eight Royal parks, this offers a quiet retreat away from the city life.
  • Buckingham Palace - Have the opportunity to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. (Please note, this only takes place on select days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting.)
  • St. James’s Palace - Stroll through the lush greenery of this royal park, surrounded by stunning views of historic architecture.
  • Clarence House - A Royal Residence in London serving as the official residence for Charles the 3rd, Prince William and Queen Camilla.
  • Whitehall - Whitehall has been central to British governance and administration for centuries, embodying a blend of historical architecture and contemporary governmental functions. Whitehall holds historical and governmental significance, housing iconic institutions like 10 Downing Street
  • Westminster Abbey - Stop outside the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where countless royal ceremonies have taken place.
What's Included
  • 2-hour expert-guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on an extraordinary journey through London’s royal palaces and verdant parks, where captivating stories await.

Uncover the Secrets of St. James’s Palace and more. Discover the hidden tales of St. James’s Palace, once home to the notorious King Henry VIII and the poignant setting of King Charles I’s final night before his fateful execution. Your guided exploration extends to Lancaster House and the world-renowned Buckingham Palace, formerly known as Buckingham House. Additionally, you’ll visit Clarence House, the official residence of His Majesty, King Charles III.

Witness the Changing of the Guards (Seasonal)
Please note, this takes place on select days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting.

Tour Route:
Green Park
Buckingham Palace
St. James’s Palace
Clarence House
Whitehall
Westminster Abbey

Tour Conclusion:
The journey culminates near Westminster Station, conveniently situated across from the iconic Big Ben.

  • Changing of the Guard only takes place on select days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting.
Location
Santander
Piccadilly
Please wait outside Santander Bank where your knowledgeable guide awaits your arrival. If arriving by the tube, exit the Green Park Station and turn left onto the main road. Directly across, you'll find Santander Bank.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Rebecca
May 25, 2024
London walking tour - Yason did a fabulous job. Very informative & interactive tour. Would highly recommend this walking tour for anyone who is visiting London!
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Jasonsh3690ol
May 22, 2024
Excellent experience - Yason was our guide and he was very personable and well versed on British history. This was an excellent tour. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a tour of London
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Tatjanaf495
May 21, 2024
GreatTour! Must have! - Highly recommender! Very pleasant, attentive and competent guide. Informative tour with a lot of things to see and learn about!
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Iulianmariust
May 19, 2024
Super - Yassin is very professional and gives you very useful informations We highly recommend. Choose him. He is number one..
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Inspire244465
May 19, 2024
Great experience - Yazim was amazing, I was visiting London with my wife. Great person and a very knowledgeable guide. Booking an excursion with him is worth it.
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Taylorc788
May 17, 2024
Best small walking tour - Yason was an amazing guide! Very knowledgable of the history & best spots to witness the changing of the guard. 100% would recommend again!
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Dormidario
May 11, 2024
Royals walking tour - Wonderful experience with our guide yassine we walked past many landmarks and lots of history about the royals and we also saw the changing of the guards from a very good spot, thank you for this unforgettable experience
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Rmj40
May 8, 2024
Yassim is great - We had a tour with our guide Yassim. He was “great”! Knew the good spots for photos. Highly recommended.
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511arunr
May 8, 2024
Yasin was incredible - Yasin was absolutely incredible. Must do tour. Very informative and extremely personable. The great weather did not hurt as well
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Aya
Apr 30, 2024
great educational Tour - My first time in westminster and i learnt alot about the royals special thanks to the best tour guide yassine i definitely recommend this tour
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