Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour
Overview
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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 To Expect
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.
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
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
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Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour
eric s,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Phillip was fantastic. He positioned the group to see the Sunday Flag ceremony with ease of video/photo opportunities. His knowledge was incredible and he helped the navigate the tube with ease. Highly recommend!
Not Happy!
Cassondra B,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I was sent two separate locations to meet the guide. We called Viator to tell them no one was there. We tried to get with the guide prior to them arriving at BP but that didn’t happen. This was the booking most important to us. We were not offered a refund. We were told we were late which was untrue.
Best tour ever
Julie M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour we have ever had! Pamela Gawn did an amazing job! We would pick her for every tour if it was possible! Our first time to London and a very memorable experience
Horrible Avoid!!
Leon A,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This was one of the worst tours I have ever been on in my life. I have travelled a good amount and been on many tours, but this was truly abysmal. First the itinerary that was included stated we had access to Westminster Abbey included in the price, we didn’t so much as even get an explanation as to what it was and didn’t even see it from the outside let alone the inside as was promised. Additionally, the first 2 hours were just walking from 1 end of Green park to the other, and back again to see the Sunday Parade start and finish. Again this was not what was included in the itinerary. The tour guide had no clue what she was talking about or doing nearly the entire 4 hours she was with the group. I would give this tour negative stars if I could it was that bad. I feel like I was lied to, cheated, and scammed, something you may expect in the streets of London, but definitely not on Viator. We stood around waiting for something to happen for nearly 2 hours while watching the horses and parade, and the tour guide said she wasn’t even sure anything was going to happen in the first place. Moreover, the other 2 hours were spent solely walking from one side of the park to that other back and forth 2 times, and then the tube ride to the Tower of London, where the tour guide could not find the group’s tickets for 15 minutes until she handed me her phone and I was easily able to access them. I’m not entirely sure what I paid for with this tour as I could have done this for FREE except Tower of London admission which would have been nominal compared to the exorbitant price I paid for this horrible tour.
Take this tour!
Amy W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was the best guide! Patient, informative and friendly. You can tell how much he loves his job and interacting with people. This tour is a great way to get a lot in over a short period of time. Long enough but not so long you’ll get bored. My teen tolerated it well and had fun.
Great way to see a...
Elizabeth P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see a glimpse of London’s top sights! Bring your walking shoes! Mike was a fantastic tour guide.
Wonderful day with Mike
DONNA P,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day we had visiting Buckingham Palace, saw the parade and then went to the Tower of London. Our tour guide was Mike and we could have spent all day with him. So welcoming and knowledgeable. We lucked out and had a small group; only 4 people. We have 3 more tours booked with Viator and hope they are as good as Mike.
Great guide, overpriced walking tour
Rebecca A,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide, Mike, was great. He walked us to all the tourist spots and gave our group excellent information. My “complaint” is the price. This tour is listed price starting in the $120.00’, once you book, goes into the $170.00’s. Quite overpriced for a walking tour that didn’t even include the price of tickets for the underground.
Best private tour
Tanya S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Philip our guide was fantastic!! So knowledgeable and friendly. We loved the small size of it being just our family
Anna was very friendly...
Melissa B,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Anna was very friendly and knowledgeable. I was disappointed that we did not see any event at Buckingham Palace as listed on the itinerary. We only got as close as across the street from the Buckingham gates. The tower or London tour is self guided and at your own pace. It’s an expensive tour to not include the changing of the guards experience.
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