Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover London’s most iconic sights with The Royal London Experience, a guided journey through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to the dramatic history of the Tower of London, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of London’s most famous landmarks. Your journey begins at Buckingham Palace, where your guide will share the rich history of this iconic royal residence. Next, experience the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial tradition showcasing the precision and regalia of the King’s Guards. From there, we’ll stroll to Westminster, where you’ll marvel at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames River, with views of the impressive London Eye. Your guide will provide engaging commentary about London’s political, cultural, and architectural history. The tour continues with an easy timed admission ticket to the Tower of London, a World Heritage Site dating back to the reign of William the Conqueror.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs

Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.

Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London

Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament

Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history while benefiting from easy timed entry access

Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard and marvel at the Buckingham Palace

Tour is led led by a first-class expert friendly London guide

Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off

Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament

What To Expect

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Buckingham Palace

Learn about the history and significance of the King’s London residence. Marvel at the exterior of the official London residence of the British monarch and the focus of national and royal celebrations. Learn about its fascinating history and the role it plays in modern-day royal events.

30 minutesAdmission Not Included
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Changing of the Guard

Witness this ceremonial spectacle of British military tradition, which is also known as Guard Mounting. It marks the moment when the soldiers currently on duty, the Old Guard, exchange places with the New Guard. Enjoy all the pomp and ceremony of the must-see Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Depending on the day witness the Queen's Foot Guards or Household Cavalry strut their stuff. If you book this fully guided tour your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll witness the change of the Household Cavalry

20 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

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Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour

Reviews

4.64

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic Tour

    Rachel P,

    May 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wow, Brendan was fantastic. Full of information and very knowledgeable. He answered all questions and knew the best locations for us to see from. He had a great sense of humour. We were very lucky to see the King drive past which Brendan knew exactly what was happening and we got the best view to see this. Thank you so much!

  • Absolutely wonderful. Our...

    Stuart S,

    May 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and got us in the right places to see the Changing up close

  • Very bad

    Coranna B,

    May 14, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Main event of changing of the guard didn’t happen. Nor were we shown Big Ben We were dropped at Tower of London and tour guide left. Really unacceptable for the price

  • Full day of adventure

    Luis R,

    Mar 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had an exceptional time with a day full of amazing experiences. Out guide Mike was perfect, he took time to answer all out questions, while mKing sure we did not miss any of the important hi-lights.

From GBP 129

4.64
11 reviews