Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard
Description
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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Itinerary
Meet here at 10 am by the Punch and Judy Pub, 40 Henrietta Street WC2
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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!
Reviews(9)
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Caroline! She was so much fun to be with. It felt like a friend was showing us around her town. We were very sad when it was over because we wanted more time to hear her stories and the history of London. We highly recommend Caroline! Her knowledge of London is unbeatable. She even went above and beyond giving us suggestions for sights and restaurants near our hotel. She’s truly the best!
My tour experience with Caroline was amazing! Caroline is so welcoming and lovely and the sights we saw were incredible.
Fantastic tour! Caroline is an amazing guide who really made the entire experience special from beginning to end. We saw all the highlights! Recommend to anyone looking for a tour of the changing of the guards.
Caroline was awesome. Kind, professional and FULL of incredible information. It was a wonderful experience especially being solo.Would definitely recommend Caroline and this tour if you are interested in learning the history of the buildings in London.
We had an amazing afternoon with Caroline. Despite a terrible rainy and cold weather, we were able to see the guard change of the King’s Lifeguards, the lovely St James Park, Buckinghman, Westminster and all the "must seen" in the area. It was very pleasant, to be with somebody who was able to deal with our group, an inexpected combo of french and american people ! We had a great time and learned a lot. Do not hesitate to book that tour !
Getting lost in the crowds. You need toilet breaks. The walking pace is too fast. I have hurt my ankle.
I'm sorry you must have left this review for the wrong tour! We go above and beyond for our guests and only get 5* reviews. We have never lost anyone in the crowds! Sorry you didn't enjoy your tour, whoever you went with!
Had a great private tour with Caroline and her colleague Philip. Knowledgeable, kind, prompt and professional. Can’t ask for more than that! Can’t wait to return and try another. Joe and Ann Modesto CA
Caroline is a superb guide. Her engaging charm and personality combined with her deep knowledge of her subject and talent for storytelling made this a wonderful experience for every member of our small group of diverse nationalities and cultures. Highly recommended.
On our late summer visit to beautiful London Town, we were so fortunate to come across Caroline’s tour of the sights of central London. Her tour started in Covent Garden, a hot-spot for we tourists with lots of eateries and souvenir shops - so get there early to browse and munch! Fun from start to finish - she has so many facts and stories to recount as we wondered around. And she cleverly timed our tour to coincide exactly with the changing of the guard at Horse Guards Parade! The pageantry and history was explained to us as we progressed and terminated in Parliament Square. Caroline has such a lovely smile and enthusiasm, you’ll wish her tour could last all day! Thank you Caroline. Highly recommend!
