Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard is an unforgettable walking tour experience offering you the chance to get up close and personal with London’s most famous and impressive Royal sights. Marvel at Buckingham Palace, march down the Mall with the King's Guards and be surrounded by Royal history at Westminster Abbey - the site of every coronation since 1066.
Not only will your guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge and anecdotes, they will also position you in the very best locations to witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Without a guide hundreds of people stand in the wrong place every day.
*Please read the additional information below for full information of Changing of the Guard.
One minute be standing in the shadow of London's most iconic sight - Big Ben, and the next be stroking one of the horses of the Household Cavalry. Experience it all on this unforgettable tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There will be access to public toilets halfway through the tour.
The Changing of the Guard (Foot Guards) ceremony at Buckingham Palace occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the tour will witness the Changing of the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade ..
The Changing of the Guard Ceremony operates at the discretion of the British Army. It can be changed or cancelled without notice. This is beyond our control.
In the event of bad weather the Changing of the Guard Ceremony may be cancelled. The tour will endeavor to watch the Changing of the Horse Guards on these days.
Not recommended for those with walking difficulties as the tour can be a brisk walk in parts.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour with expert guide
No Food or Drink included
Gratuities
Admission Ticket to Westminster Abbey
What To Expect
Changing of the Guard
Begin your tour with a journey through Royal London, witnessing some of the most famous Royal Houses and Palaces such as St. James' Palace, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony as you march down the Mall with the Queen's footguards or marvel at the impressive horses of the Household Cavalry (daily itinerary is dependent upon the schedule of the British Army). Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful St James' Royal Park to finish the first half of the tour.
Westminster Abbey
Our journey continues through historic Royal Westminster. We pass Churchill's War Rooms and onto Westminster Abbey - the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066, it is the most important church in England. Explore Parliament Square with its array of impressive statues immortalizing such historical figures as Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. Overlooking Parliament Square is the most famous sight in London - Big Ben. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament before heading down to 10 Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister. Capture the perfect photograph with the horses of the Queen's Guard before exploring Horse Guards Parade.
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Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour
Reviews
259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience with a great Guide
fipe s,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Peter was a wonderful guide. He had so much knowledge of the history and heritage of England. He knew all the good spots where we could take good photos. The best part was he was holding a flag that, if you get strayed all you had to do was follow the flag.
Changing of the guard
Janice S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alan was our guide. His narrative was interesting and fun. He found prime spots for us to stand, which alone would have been enough to justify taking a tour. So altogether it was really great. Thanks also for keeping the group small enough so that everyone could hear,
Awesome!
Robyn B,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Allen was excellent!! Enthusiastic and he made sure we were in the best spots!!! Highly recommend the tour
Excellent tour and would highly recommend it to others
Petatownrow,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour experience was above expectations. Our guide was brilliant; he organised the perfect viewing points for us and provided a lot of relevant information. Excellent!
Tour operator canceled without notice
Mary M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00This was the only time that we could do this kind of adventure. We got up early and got to the meeting place and there was no guide. After further checking the tour was canceled with no notification to us. There was an offer to do it the next day, but we would not be available as we would be traveling. The tour was canceled simply because they thought there were not enough people to take the tour. Very irresponsible for not notifying us beforehand so that we could make other arrangements. Very disappointed in how this was handled. Missed our only opportunity to see changing of the guards. Would not recommend this to our operator.
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