Changing of the Guard Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace in London
by Secret Chamber Tours Ltd
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London features many royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Horse Guards Parade. This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes, covering key royal sites and the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The tour starts with a walk past St. James' Palace and Clarence House to Buckingham Palace. Participants watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which involves the Queen's Foot Guards marching down the Mall or, on certain days, viewing the King's Horse Guards and their horses at Horse Guards Parade. The first part ends with a stroll through St James' Park. Next, the group moves through Royal Westminster, passing Churchill's War Rooms and stopping briefly outside Westminster Abbey, the site of every English coronation since 1066. The tour continues through Parliament Square with statues of historical figures, then views Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament’s Gothic architecture. The route includes 10 Downing Street and Horse Guards Parade, where guests can see the Queen's Guard horses before a short final stop at Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column. An expert guide leads the entire walking tour, positioning guests for the best views of the guard ceremonies. The tour does not include entrance to Westminster Abbey or any admission fees. Public toilets are available halfway through the route. The Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; on other days the Changing of the King's Horse Guards is viewed instead. The ceremony may be altered or cancelled by the British Army without notice, including during bad weather, when the tour aims to see the Horse Guards ceremony. The walk includes some brisk sections and is not advised for those with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Changing of the Guard
The tour begins with a walk through Royal London, passing St. James' Palace and Clarence House on the way to Buckingham Palace. Guests watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which includes the Queen's Foot Guards marching down the Mall or, depending on the British Army schedule, the horses of the Household Cavalry. The group then walks through St James' Royal Park to conclude this part of the tour.
60 min
Westminster Abbey
The journey continues through historic Royal Westminster, passing Churchill's War Rooms before arriving at Westminster Abbey, the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066. The group spends about five minutes outside the Abbey without entering. The tour then explores Parliament Square, viewing statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, and Winston Churchill. Overlooking Parliament Square is Big Ben. The route continues past the Gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament and proceeds down 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence. The stop includes photographs of the horses of the Queen's Guard at Horse Guards Parade. This segment lasts approximately 70 minutes.
70 min
Trafalgar Square
The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square, where guests see Nelson's Column, a notable London landmark. This stop lasts about five minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
The tour starts from the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, next to the Colicci refreshment stand. Enter Green Park via the entrance gates next to the Ritz Hotel. If taking the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. The Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit will lead you to the fountain.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace in London
by Secret Chamber Tours Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£36Overview
London features many royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Horse Guards Parade. This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes, covering key royal sites and the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The tour starts with a walk past St. James' Palace and Clarence House to Buckingham Palace. Participants watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which involves the Queen's Foot Guards marching down the Mall or, on certain days, viewing the King's Horse Guards and their horses at Horse Guards Parade. The first part ends with a stroll through St James' Park. Next, the group moves through Royal Westminster, passing Churchill's War Rooms and stopping briefly outside Westminster Abbey, the site of every English coronation since 1066. The tour continues through Parliament Square with statues of historical figures, then views Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament’s Gothic architecture. The route includes 10 Downing Street and Horse Guards Parade, where guests can see the Queen's Guard horses before a short final stop at Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column. An expert guide leads the entire walking tour, positioning guests for the best views of the guard ceremonies. The tour does not include entrance to Westminster Abbey or any admission fees. Public toilets are available halfway through the route. The Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; on other days the Changing of the King's Horse Guards is viewed instead. The ceremony may be altered or cancelled by the British Army without notice, including during bad weather, when the tour aims to see the Horse Guards ceremony. The walk includes some brisk sections and is not advised for those with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Changing of the Guard
The tour begins with a walk through Royal London, passing St. James' Palace and Clarence House on the way to Buckingham Palace. Guests watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which includes the Queen's Foot Guards marching down the Mall or, depending on the British Army schedule, the horses of the Household Cavalry. The group then walks through St James' Royal Park to conclude this part of the tour.
60 min
Westminster Abbey
The journey continues through historic Royal Westminster, passing Churchill's War Rooms before arriving at Westminster Abbey, the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066. The group spends about five minutes outside the Abbey without entering. The tour then explores Parliament Square, viewing statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, and Winston Churchill. Overlooking Parliament Square is Big Ben. The route continues past the Gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament and proceeds down 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence. The stop includes photographs of the horses of the Queen's Guard at Horse Guards Parade. This segment lasts approximately 70 minutes.
70 min
Trafalgar Square
The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square, where guests see Nelson's Column, a notable London landmark. This stop lasts about five minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
The tour starts from the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, next to the Colicci refreshment stand. Enter Green Park via the entrance gates next to the Ritz Hotel. If taking the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. The Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit will lead you to the fountain.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.