Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Changing of The Guard Tour
Overview
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Immerse yourself in two iconic London experiences in one morning on this unforgettable tour. Begin your day with skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey and explore one of England's most legendary monuments with a guide who knows the site like the back of their hand. From there, you're off to the Changing of the Guard. But you won’t just watch the ceremony—you'll get as close as you can to the action. Your guide will lead you straight to the best vantage points and most secluded spots for a close-up peek at London’s most popular spectacle. Witness two different ceremonies from four different angles as your guide regales you with the unbelievable history of the iconic tradition.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
IMPORTANT NOTE - 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 is not announced before 11am. When this occurs, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Please contact Viator Customer Care in advance if you or a member of your party have any mobility issues or special needs to help us provide you with the best experience on your tour with us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed Blue Badge guide
Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Expertly guided walking tour
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
Westminster Abbey Guard Change
Operated by Walks - UK
Reviews
47 reviews
A lovely morning
Thomas G,
Nov 14, 2024
5.00Our guide Suzanne met us at the appointed time. We were the only ones on this tour and she gave us a marvelous morning of history, architecture and pomp. She was kind and caring. She was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. It was a wonderful experience.
not recommended
kathy e,
Oct 26, 2024
2.00We missed the changing of the guard, we walked right past as it happened behind a lot of people to the very end of the crowd. There were places we could have stopped to catch some of it but we kept moving until it was over! We only got to see some of it afterward in the pictures I took with my phone way above my head. We thought that booking a tour would be the best way to see this but obviously we could have done better on our own. The Abbey was great to see. However, we had no time to explore it on our own. All of a sudden, we were rushed over to the palace for the guard tour. Afterward the guide just walked us around some park to look at things we had no interest in. We finally just left the tour as we had no opportunity to use the restroom the entire time. Ended up going to a nearby pub (fortunately)where we could relieve ourselves. I would recommend not offering these two tours together unless you reverse the order of the tours. Our guide wasn't particularly excited about doing his job. He wanted to tell us about how he had previously worked in television in the US and on the Sesame Street program, etc. Overall I would have liked a refund and my husband feels the same. We have taken other viator tours that we were really happy with, but not this one. Thanks for asking.
Excellent
Joel H,
Oct 24, 2024
5.00We thought Geoff was an excellent guide and the tour was very informative. The access was quick and easy.
Excellent Guide
Laurie L,
Oct 12, 2024
4.00Our guide was amazing - she was very knowledgeable and gave us the best advantage to see all the bits. Just wish we were up at the gate at the palace to see the changing of the guard instead of across the mall lawn. But overall a great bit of London in such a short time.
Our guide was well educated and professional in his approach
RayR D,
Oct 11, 2024
5.00Our guide Matt was able to detail the history of Westminster Abbey clearly which put this beautiful shrine into perspective.
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