London Royal Guided Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard
by Evan Evans Tours
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London features many royal landmarks including Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton married in 2011. This guided bus tour lasts about three hours and covers major royal sites. Visitors will see Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church begun in 1245 and the coronation site for English monarchs since 1066. The tour then passes by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the center of UK lawmaking. The route continues through St. James's Park and along Whitehall, both surrounded by significant government and royal buildings. The tour concludes at Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK monarchs since 1837. Here, participants watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which lasts about 45 minutes and features the Household Division soldiers and military bands. After the ceremony, the afternoon is free to explore London independently. The tour is conducted on a superior coach equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging. An expert guide provides commentary, and personal audio headsets are included. Hotel pickup and lunch are not included. If the Changing of the Guard does not occur at Buckingham Palace, the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade will be viewed instead.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and contains the tombs of 17 monarchs. The current Gothic structure was started by Henry III in 1245. The abbey also houses a medieval shrine dedicated to an Anglo-Saxon saint.
Big Ben
Big Ben refers to the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, often used to describe both the bell and the clock tower.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament consist of the House of Commons and House of Lords, responsible for creating laws, setting taxes, and overseeing the government.
St. James's Park
St. James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Whitehall.
Whitehall
Whitehall is a major road in Central London running from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square and forms the first part of the A3212 road.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the UK sovereigns since 1837 and currently functions as the monarch’s administrative headquarters.
Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard is a 45-minute military ceremony featuring elite soldiers from the Household Division guarding the monarch since 1660. The event includes marching bands playing traditional military music and strict discipline where guards do not interact with the public.
45 min
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public square in Westminster named after the 1805 British naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located near Charing Cross.
Meeting point
Departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30), Victoria Coach Station (Gate 1-5)
End point
Finishes around Noon
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Royal Guided Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard
by Evan Evans Tours
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.£100Overview
London features many royal landmarks including Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton married in 2011. This guided bus tour lasts about three hours and covers major royal sites. Visitors will see Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church begun in 1245 and the coronation site for English monarchs since 1066. The tour then passes by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the center of UK lawmaking. The route continues through St. James's Park and along Whitehall, both surrounded by significant government and royal buildings. The tour concludes at Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK monarchs since 1837. Here, participants watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which lasts about 45 minutes and features the Household Division soldiers and military bands. After the ceremony, the afternoon is free to explore London independently. The tour is conducted on a superior coach equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging. An expert guide provides commentary, and personal audio headsets are included. Hotel pickup and lunch are not included. If the Changing of the Guard does not occur at Buckingham Palace, the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade will be viewed instead.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and contains the tombs of 17 monarchs. The current Gothic structure was started by Henry III in 1245. The abbey also houses a medieval shrine dedicated to an Anglo-Saxon saint.
Big Ben
Big Ben refers to the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, often used to describe both the bell and the clock tower.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament consist of the House of Commons and House of Lords, responsible for creating laws, setting taxes, and overseeing the government.
St. James's Park
St. James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Whitehall.
Whitehall
Whitehall is a major road in Central London running from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square and forms the first part of the A3212 road.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the UK sovereigns since 1837 and currently functions as the monarch’s administrative headquarters.
Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard is a 45-minute military ceremony featuring elite soldiers from the Household Division guarding the monarch since 1660. The event includes marching bands playing traditional military music and strict discipline where guards do not interact with the public.
45 min
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public square in Westminster named after the 1805 British naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located near Charing Cross.
Meeting point
Departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30), Victoria Coach Station (Gate 1-5)
End point
Finishes around Noon
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.