Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
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Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard

Location London, England, United Kingdom
$275.74
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This two in one experience allows you to visit some of London’s most iconic sites alongside our expert guide in addition to attending the world famous changing of the guard’s ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Walk past Big Ben, admire the residence of the British Prime Minister and learn about the historic occurrences on Trafalgar Square before having the picture-perfect view on the changing of the guard’s ceremony witnessing this spectacle from A to Z.

Beat the crowns with your expert guide for the best views and photos
Discover the magic and the splendor of the most iconic military parade
Learn about the fascinating history of the Kings and Queens old and new
Explore more than 2000 years of British history on a 3.5-hour tour
See the most iconic parts of London with an interactive and small group
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Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Westminster city
  • Churchills war rooms (from outside)
  • Trafalgar square
  • Big Ben (from outside)
  • Westminster Abbey (from outside)
  • Fully guided experience
  • Covent garden
  • Changing of the Guard (or Household Cavalry)
  • Buckingham palace (from outside)
  • 10 Downing St (from outside)
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
  • Gratuities
  • Food/Beverages

Meeting point
Open location in Google Maps
Our guide will be waiting for you outside of Starbucks Coffee on 10th Russel Street, holding a sign with the Liv Tours Logo

  • Open location in Google Maps
    Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St. Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London.
  • Trafalgar Square
    Linking back to Napoleons Battle this square has been a significant landmark since the early 1200’s. Our guide will walk you past its most impressive sculptures and share its corelating anecdotes.
  • Westminster Abbey
    This impressive church in Gothic style is significant and not to be missed when visiting London, as it has held 17 royal weddings in addition to plentiful burials and coronations since the year 1066.
  • Churchill War Rooms
    Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories.
  • Open location in Google Maps
    When visiting some of London’s most impeccable sights 10 Downing Street (meaning, passing by the office of the British Prime Minister) cannot be missed. Though containing over 100 rooms, our guide will point out which floor to look out for to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
  • Big Ben
    Also known as the Elizabeth Tower, this stunning landmark is definitely one of London’s most famous. When the clock was completed, it was claimed to be the most accurate and largest of its kind, holding 5 enormous bells, of which the biggest weighing 13.5 tons is nicknamed as Big Ben.
  • Buckingham Palace
    Home to the British Royals and its famous beefeaters our guide will touch on the history of this impressive estate, following which you will attend the changing of the guard’s ceremony adjacent to the building.
  • Changing of the Guard
    Watch the famous changing of the guards on the palace square. Accompanied by music the old guards (also known as beefeaters) will ceremonially hand over the responsibility of guarding the Buckingham & St James’s palace to the new guards.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note, if you book on a Friday you will witness the changing of the Household Cavalry
  • The British authorities reserve the right to change modify or cancel the Changing of the Guards ceremony without notice in the case of wet weather and other official events. In such cases, your guide will modify the tour to include an alternative Parade where possible, and share more highlights of the Westminster area.
  • In the case of heavy rain, you will see a wet change (guards marching without music).
  • For the Changing of the Guard ceremony, we do not stand by the Buckingham Palace gates. The crowds swarm there hours in advance, only to find they can only see the very end of the parade all while being crushed by the masses. Instead, we take you to the best spots only the locals know, and actually walk along with the parade! This way you see the absolute most there is to see, and it’s a much more enjoyable experience.
  • We highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for this tour.
  • Please bring ID for kids 15 and under
  • For the Changing of the Guard ceremony, we do not stand by the Buckingham Palace gates. The crowds swarm there hours in advance, only to find they can only see the very end of the parade all while being crushed by the masses. Instead, we take you to the best spots only the locals know, and actually walk along with the parade! This way you see the absolute most there is to see, and it’s a much more enjoyable experience.
  • The British authorities reserve the right to change modify or cancel the Changing of the Guards ceremony without notice in the case of wet weather and other official events. In such cases, your guide will modify the tour to include an alternative Parade where possible, and share more highlights of the Westminster area.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard

    Location London, England, United Kingdom
    $275.74
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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