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Changing of the Guard & Royal London Small-Group Walking Tour
London,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Experience London’s royal pageantry on this small-group Changing of the Guard & Royal London Walking Tour. This London walking tour lets you witness the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace from the best vantage points around the Royal Palaces and ensures you capture memorable photos of this iconic British event in all it pomp and circumstance with a small group.
Led by a knowledgeable tour guide, your walking tour will take you past Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and St James's Palace where you’ll get insights into these historic royal residences as you stroll through London’s Royal streets including the Royal driveway of The Mall.
You will also see Household Cavalry at Horseguards Parade where you’ll be able to get your photo with one of the Royal Horseguards.
Finish off your tour by delving deep into British traditions at London’s Royal landmarks of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) and Westminster Abbey.
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Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. The tour starts at the Equestrian Statue of Ferdinand Foch. This is located near Victoria Station. The address is 97 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RP. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.. A photo with the Royal Horseguards is strictly subject to Horseguards availability.. The ceremony can be altered at any time at the discretion of the British Army. In the event of bad weather the British Army may decide to do a 'Wet Change' which is a shortened version of the Changing of the Guard ceremony without any music.. This tour does not go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace. No tours go to the front gates due to crowds and because you won't see much! This award winning tour will take you around the Palaces for the best views of the guards and the ceremony. If you wish to go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace then this is not the tour for you.. For security reasons, the police request that no suitcases (big or small) be brought to the Royal Palaces. Please arrange storage for these prior to joining the tour. Handbags and Small Backpacks are welcome and can be brought on the tour.. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins to check-in with your guide. Due to crowds, uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with wheelchairs, walking difficulties or prams/buggys.
What's included
See London's Royal Landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Parliament . Get the best views and photos of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.. Visit Horseguards Parade for a photo with the Royal Horseguards! Subject to Horseguards availability. Knowledgeable London tour guide. Guided Tour of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony around London's Royal Palaces.
What's not included
Entrance Tickets to the Royal Palaces and Landmarks. Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
See The Sights Tours
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the Equestrian Statue of Ferdinand Foch. This is located near Victoria Station. The address is 97 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RP. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.