Royal London, Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
Description
Take a 5-hour panoramic tour of London from an air-conditioned vehicle. With your guide, visit St Paul's Cathedral, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and go inside Buckingham Palace with special timed entry. Tour includes all necessary entrance fees.
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Itinerary
Start your tour from Bus Stop 8, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SZ and enjoy Royal London with a whistle stop tour of London's famous monuments; marvel at the history of London's modern masterpieces from the comfort of your seat. Have your cameras ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Westminster Abbey.
See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. As iconic an image of London as red telephone boxes and double–decker buses, the Changing of the Guard is a not–to–be–missed royal ceremony. A mass of red tunics, and bearskins, this will be an unforgettable experience. (When the ceremony is not available, a stop at Horseguards Parade will replace it).
Once you've seen the Changing of the Guard, make your way inside Buckingham Palace with special timed entry and multimedia tour. Your escorted tour finishes outside the Palace at approximately 12pm. You can then enjoy your visit to the Palace and spend as much time as you wish inside. Special timed entry ensures your visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837 will be a breathtaking experience. Open for just 8 weeks a year, viewing the State rooms is an opportunity not to be missed! Marvel at the splendor of the rooms used on official occasions by the King to entertain his guests. Be dazzled by the beautiful ballroom and throne room, before completing your royal tour with a walk through the stunning south garden.
Towering high over the City of London, the magnificent cathedral is widely considered to be Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. Enter the Quire, and marvel at the beautiful mosaics inside. (On Sundays, due to Church services, there is no guided tour inside St Paul’s Cathedral).
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.
- On Sunday due to Church services, there is no guiding inside St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
- Cancelled bookings up to 48 hours before travel receive a full refund.
- We always stop for photos at Buckingham Palace, unless security or safety issues prevent this. The area often gets very crowded so on days when there is no Guard Change we stop here early in order to get best photos.
- NB Changing of the Guard ceremony does not take place every day and is also subject to weather conditions. It may occasionally be possible to see the Horse Guards but this is subject to daily operational viability.
- Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. This option includes entry to St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace State Rooms. You will also witness the Changing of the Guard, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
Reviews(36)
Marc was a very knowledgeable guide. We covered a lot of things along the tour and Marc provided facts for each of them. Very enjoyable!! Thanks Marc
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Royal London, Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard walking tour and found Marc to be very knowledgeable and informative throughout. It’s great to know you covered a lot and had such an enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again soon.
Took this tour with family group ranging from 8-80 and everyone enjoyed it. Just the right amount of walking and history - fun facts for the kids and more serious for the adults. Jim was our tour guide and was great! Unfortunately we chose a day the guards were not changing but Jim filled us in on when we could catch that or the captain's inspection. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted your whole family enjoyed the tour and that Jim made the experience engaging for all ages. We appreciate your understanding about the schedule change and are glad Jim helped with helpful alternatives. Highly grateful for your recommendation!
Our family of 4 including 2 teens really enjoyed this tour hosted by Mark. Whatever you’re paying him triple it. We initially planned to simply wait by the palace where you can see virtually nothing. Mark took us to every key area with precision and provided a great overview of history and even some great commentary on the present day Royals. He is an asset to the company.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour and that Mark made the experience so memorable. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to guide guests to the best viewing spots truly make him a valued member of our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Paul was our tour guide and was amazing. He made sure we were all in the right spot at the right time for a great experience. I highly recommend.
Kudos to Marc R!Best tour guide ever!We did a walking tour around Buckingham palace for changing the guard and we were very happy.We were able to see the whole ceremony from all possible sites thanks to Marc!U definitely recommend him and this tour!
Marc was an excellent and very professional Tour Guide; he was highly knowledgeable, and answered all questions politely
Marc lead us on a wonderful tour of the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. He knew just where to position the group for the best views, told great stories, and made sure the group didn't get lost in the crowds. It was a worthwhile tour.
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Changing of the Guards tour with Marc. It’s great to know that his expertise and storytelling made your experience memorable and ensured you had the best views. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Our guide was helpful partly but also not very informative. He told us we would get a snack box at 9 and we got it at 12 as we were entering Buckingham Palace so we had to carry it through the tour. Then when we finally had time to eat it it was terrible. The bread was dry and stale. The cheese was ok but the relish was miserly in portion. The apple was mushy and the snack was tiny. We were told we would see the changing of the guard and then our guide told us we had scheduled the wrong day to see it. All in all pretty disappointing
It has been an enjoyable Royal Walking tour. The guide provided useful information in a very witty and professional way. Thank you so much, Matthew!
Tish was our tour guide and she was AWESOME! Kind, knowledgeable, funny & knows how to lead a group! Highly recommended. The views were great and something we would not have otherwise gotten to see
