Changing of the Guard & Royal London Small-Group Walking Tour

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Embark on a captivating London walking tour to explore the fascinating history of the British Royal Family and their majestic palaces. Discover hidden stories, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the world of royalty!

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Changing of the Guard - Stand in the best spots for the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony around London’s Royal Palaces. Your experienced London tour guide will ensure you get the best views of the historic and traditional Changing of the Guard in all its glorious British pomp & pageantry.
Buckingham Palace - Get amazing photos and learn about the most famous of all the British Royal Palaces including how many rooms are inside, see the Royal balcony and what happened when a man broke into the Queen’s bedroom! Plus you’ll be able to see if The Queen is home!
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - Visit Horseguards Parade to discover the Royal Horseguards and even get a photo with one of the Horseguards. A photo with the Horseguards is strictly subject to Horseguards availability.
St. James’s Palace - See this historic Royal palace and find out which notorious King built the Palace, the Royal Family member who lives inside it today and why a Royal proclamation makes this the most senior Royal palace of them all.
Westminster Abbey - See the magnificent Westminster Abbey and the home of Royal weddings, Royal funerals and Royal coronations! You’ll find out about the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana’s funeral and the process behind the Queen’s coronation!
Houses of Parliament - Discover the Houses of Parliament and find out why it’s actually a Royal Palace, how it was previously the home of the Royal Family as well as gaining an insight into how the British Parliamentary system works today and why Guy Fawkes tried to destroy the building in 1605!
Clarence House - See this 19th Century Royal Palace and discover which famous London architect built the house, when the Queen chose to live inside and how it was the former residence of both Prince William and Prince Harry!

What's Included

See London’s Royal Landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Parliament
Get the best views and photos of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
Visit Horseguards Parade for a photo with the Royal Horseguards (subject to availability)
Knowledgeable London tour guide
Guided Tour of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony around London’s Royal Palaces

What's Not Included

Entrance Tickets to the Royal Palaces and Landmarks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Experience London’s royal pageantry on this small-group Changing of the Guard & Royal London Walking Tour. This London walking tour lets you witness the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace from the best vantage points around the Royal Palaces and ensures you capture memorable photos of this iconic British event in all it pomp and circumstance with a small group.

Led by a knowledgeable tour guide, your walking tour will take you past Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and St James’s Palace where you’ll get insights into these historic royal residences as you stroll through London’s Royal streets including the Royal driveway of The Mall.

You will also see Household Cavalry at Horseguards Parade where you’ll be able to get your photo with one of the Royal Horseguards.

Finish off your tour by delving deep into British traditions at London’s Royal landmarks of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) and Westminster Abbey.

The tour starts at the Equestrian Statue of Ferdinand Foch. This is located near Victoria Station. The address is 97 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RP. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.
A photo with the Royal Horseguards is strictly subject to Horseguards availability.
The ceremony can be altered at any time at the discretion of the British Army. In the event of bad weather the British Army may decide to do a ‘Wet Change’ which is a shortened version of the Changing of the Guard ceremony without any music.
This tour does not go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace. No tours go to the front gates due to crowds and because you won’t see much! This award winning tour will take you around the Palaces for the best views of the guards and the ceremony. If you wish to go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace then this is not the tour for you.
For security reasons, the police request that no suitcases (big or small) be brought to the Royal Palaces. Please arrange storage for these prior to joining the tour. Handbags and Small Backpacks are welcome and can be brought on the tour.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins to check-in with your guide
Due to crowds, uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with wheelchairs, walking difficulties or prams/buggys.

Location

Ferdinand Foch

Buckingham Palace Road

The tour starts at the Equestrian Statue of Ferdinand Foch. This is located near Victoria Station. The address is 97 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RP. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Guide707966

Jul 31, 2024

Changing of guard - Our guide Griffin was friendly and knowledgeable We got great views of the event . He was considerate and professional.