Changing of Guards, Big Ben, Tower of London, Beefeaters & Cruise
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover London’s Iconic Landmarks: A Must-See Tour !
Experience the best of London with a tour that combines history, tradition, and breathtaking sights. Begin with the iconic Changing of the Guards near Buckingham Palace, or enjoy a Royal Walking Tour on Saturdays, featuring landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Relax on a scenic Thames River cruise, where you’ll take in unforgettable views of Tower Bridge and other famous landmarks from the water.
The highlight is your visit to the Tower of London, home to over 1,000 years of history and the Crown Jewels. Enjoy an exclusive Beefeater Meet & Greet—a private 15-minute session with a Yeoman Warder who will share captivating stories and give you a rare behind-the-scenes perspective of this iconic fortress.
Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors, this tour is an unforgettable journey through London’s heritage and charm.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead. No refund will be provided as this is not under our control.
Please note that if you book your tour on a Saturday or a Sunday, the viewing of the Changing of the Guards will be replaced by a Royal Walking Tour of Westminster City.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
This service ends at the Tower of London after the Beefeater Audience. You are free to explore as long as you wish the Tower of London at your pace.
Please note that photography is not permitted inside the Crown Jewels exhibition.
What To Expect
Changing of the Guard
Begin your day with the iconic Changing of the Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Watch the royal guards in their red uniforms perform a ceremonial handover, accompanied by a military band. Please note that if you book your tour on a Saturday, the viewing of the Changing of the Guards will be replaced by a sightseeing tour of Central London's most famous landmarks. You’ll get to see the most iconic monuments of London from outside such as Buckingham Palace, Saint James Park, Big Ben, the House of Parliament…
St. James's Park
Passing by during the walking tour
Options
With Changing of the Guards
With Changing of the Guards
With London Highlights Tour
Westminster City walk
What‘s Included
Expert, English-Speaking Tour Guide
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Entrance Ticket to the Tower of London
Boat ride on the River Thames
Changing of the Guard Tour / London Higlights Tour [depending on the day]
Tower of London Meet & Greet with a Beefeater
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to watch the guards
shamlett,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louise was an excellent tour guide, answering all of our questions and providing entertaining and relevant facts about the monarchy and British culture. She also gave us premium viewing for the guards in two different locations. She made it interesting for my kids, which is a challenge! Highly recommend
London Tower, crown jewels, palace and history
jennymT3375ML,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathalie our guide was fabulous. She was a great historian, polite &friendly, and she timed everything just right! Great way to see some much in a morning.
Changing of the Guard with expert commentary from an excellent historian along with fantastic up close viewing of it all
Quest138845,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So enjoyed Ellen’s commentary throughout our tour, she was very knowledgeable! She knew exactly where to go for the best viewing and the time to be there. We had great spots along the route.
More than we expected!
jeanniec623,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was more than we expected! Saw Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abby in addition to what was promised. Worth the money for sure!
Chance viewing of King Charles
Betsy B,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00When you book a Wednesday tour you might be lucky to view a glimpse of King Charles as he leaves Clarence House to meet with the Prime Minister at Buckingham Palace.
Guard Grandeur
Lisa H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aaron our guide made the Changing of the Guard experience fantastic! He was not only extremely knowledgeable but also shared a lot of history relating to the experience. He got our family’s first trip to London off to a great start!
Changing of the Guard Tour
Liz F,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. He kept us very entertained. I would book another tour just to have him as a guide. Thank you
Bad experience
Theresa S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour guide misled at meet up site caused confusion on our tour, did not us che ked in after asking us to wait in an area amd we ended up with the wrong tour guide. While we did experience the changing of the guard, we did not get the rest of the tour. Per them it was our fault even though we were there on time and showed our tickets to them well ahead of leave time. When it was all over and done, we would been better off on ourownfor the rest of the tour anyway. Lesson learned. Never had an experience like this with any other company. Will not use this company again.
Wonderful and engaging!
Stefany V,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Louise, our tour guide was funny and engaging. We learned a lot about The history in a way that was easy to understand and entertaining. I really loved how she protected our group to make sure we got a good spot for the changing of the guard and she would t allow anyone to block our view. Also, it was great not having to wait in line for the river cruise as we got priority entry onto the boat as well as we got right into the Tower of London. I was very happy with our tour. I did realize that we never saw Big Ben on our tour. I’m sure we will I’ll find it. Thank you Louise!
Wonderfully Presented Tour
Mary B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Joseph did a fantastic job with his knowledge of Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard. I guess the day we went they were practicing for Trooping of the Colors so we spent more time watching that and didn’t really watch the actual changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace, but that’s OK because we got a little bit more watching the practice.
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