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Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard

Location London, England, United Kingdom
$170.96
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Overview

You will have a private, expert guided tour of the most famous Royal sights in London and also see the striking display of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the King’s Life Guards which is a magnificent mounted ceremony. Along the way your knowledgeable guide will make history come alive with entertaining, informative, and thoroughly gripping tales about life in London. We start in historic Covent Garden, then on to Trafalgar Square. We watch the dazzling display of the mounted guards in the Changing of the King’s Lifeguards. We walk down the world famous Mall to St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, we stroll through beautiful St James’s Park to Parliament Square where we see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. There will be plenty of time for photos and your guide is always happy to help you make some Instagrammable memories! Join us on this walk and be captivated by the tradition, history, and colour of Royal London.
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Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (Sunday,Monday,Wednesday,Friday)
  • Walking Tour of the major Royal sights in London with an expert guide
  • Local fun and informative official London Tour Guide
  • Witness the Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony
  • Small group tour
  • Admire Buckingham Palace, home of our current monarch, King Charles III
  • Please bring some water with you
  • Gratuities not included

Meeting point
Meet by the entrance to the Punch and Judy Pub in Covent Garden Piazza. 5 minutes walk from the tube station.
Return details
The tour ends by Westminster Tube opposite the Houses of Parliament.

  • Covent Garden
    Meet here at 10 am by the Punch and Judy Pub, 40 Henrietta Street WC2
  • Trafalgar Square
    We visit iconic Trafalgar Square, regarded as the heart of London. We stop to admire its wonderful fountains and architecture and hear the story of Admiral Nelson on top of the column. As it is a small group tour you'll have plenty of time to take photographs and enjoy the view!
  • Admiralty Arch
    We pass by this famous Arch and peep through to see Buckingham Palace at the other end of the Mall, we will be visiting there later!
  • Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
    Changing of the Queen’s Lifeguards Ceremony at Horseguards We stop at Horseguards to see the Changing of the Queen’s Lifeguards Ceremony. Your expert Tour Guide will ensure you are positioned in the best place to observe this magnificent ceremony which has been taking place for over 350 years. Your knowledgeable guide will talk with you about the historical significance of this amazing ceremony and you’ll have plenty of time to take photos of the guards and even with them if you like!
  • We will walk down the Mall - the most famous road in London! The Mall is red, like a ceremonial red carpet and we will proceed down this processional route known for its magnificent ceremonies; from the Queen in her gold carriage driving down the Mall on her way to the State Opening of Parliament, to the Queen's Annual Birthday Parade and Royal Weddings.
  • Buckingham Palace
    We have the perfect view of Buckingham Palace where we stop. This is the London Royal residence of our much loved monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Your expert and entertaining guide will talk about the history of the palace. With our small group tour you'll have plenty of time to take photographs and your guide can help you take some fabulous Instagrammable shots!
  • St. James's Palace
    We will stop off at this imposing 16th century Palace, built during the reign of the notorious King Henry VIII. Your expert guide will regale you with amusing stories about the Palace and its occupants.
  • St. James's Park
    We take a relaxing stroll through this beautiful Royal Park, St James’s Park. It is one of our favourite in London and has a picturesque lake and beautiful planting at all times of year.
  • Westminster Abbey
    We stop off outside Westminster Abbey to hear your expert guide tell you about the Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains all buried in Westminster Abbey. It is a must-see living pageant of British history. As it is a small group tour there will be plenty of time to take photos.
  • Houses of Parliament
    The Houses of Parliament are one of the world’s most famous buildings and we stop here to admire the beauty of the architecture and hear from your expert guide about the fascinating history of this home to our democracy. Your knowledgeable guide will offer an insight into the political, social and cultural roles Parliament has played in the development of British society over nearly a thousand years.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes
  • We do this walk, come rain or shine! So please bring a brolly (umbrella) if it looks like rain
  • Please bring a camera to capture those magic moments!
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard

    Location London, England, United Kingdom
    $170.96
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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