Private Tour
Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history. On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony*
At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world. Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660.
During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace. Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Experience Starts: 9:00 am. Experience Finishes: approximately 1:00 pm. Alternative start and finish times are available upon request.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
Prices quoted are based on E-Class Mercedes-Benz or V-Class Mercedes-Benz based on the number of people travelling. All other vehicles are on a request basis. Prices are quoted based on an English-speaking guide. If you wish to have a guide that speaks another language, please send us a request . Prices are based on departing and returning to a London location within Zones 1-3 . Full payment required at time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions
All tours are subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings which are recommended when traveling on board our vehicles
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
St. James's Park
St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.
What‘s Included
Expert Drive Guide or separate Tour Guide & chauffeur (based on option selected)
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
Travel in a Mercedes E class or V class
Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
Pick-up & Drop-off from your chosen location in London
Entraces
Pick-up & Drop-off from outside London Zone 3
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour with separate tour guide
With entry
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was terrific. Simon was very knowledgeable, interesting and patient! We loved it
RHODA G,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect tour. Very professional
Wonderful tour
scottoO3891VP,Oct 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was outstanding. John was very knowledgeable, interesting, and accommodating. John and his driver, Tony, over-delivered and helped make our visit the best ever!
Fantastic tour. Highly recommend
lkhipol,Mar 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Just seeing an overview of all the key places in London and the historical knowledge of our guide. Our guide and driver were both terrific.
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