Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard
Description
This Royal Tour of London takes in many of the royal highlights of London, including Westminster Abbey where Prince William and Kate Middleton, where married on April 29, 2011. Finally, you will experience the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, then spend the afternoon exploring London at your leisure.
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The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.
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 is a road in the City of Westminster, Central London, which forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
The epitome of British pomp and military ceremony for which Britain is famous around the world. Elite soldiers from the military have been dutifully guarding the Monarch since 1660. The 7 regiments that guard the monarch, known as the 'Household Division', are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge or allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military music, whose origins dates back to the morale-boosting songs played before the British military went into battle.
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
Reviews(176)
Very misleading description. We did not see any changing of the guard nor a guard on a horse. All we saw was a dirt field about an 1/2 mile from Buckingham Palace and was told by the tour guide that “this is where it happens. But today is Saturday and there is no changing of the guard on Saturdays”. Then why is this tour offered on days there is no changing of guard? And, a lot of this tour is a walking tour, not coach. You will walk about an hour. Once again the description of tour is very misleading. I would not have booked this tour had I known it’s a coach and walking tour and especially if there’s no changing of the guard. I actually want a refund.
Our tour guide was excellent!!! Very easy check in process. Bus was clean. Tge audio worked perfect.
Dear Derrick_B, Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the check-in process easy, enjoyed the cleanliness of the bus, and that the audio system worked perfectly. It’s wonderful to know your guide made the tour excellent. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
It was great our tour guide was very informative and took the time to explain everything in detail Very friendly and great service very helpful.
Dear Lysa_M, Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that your tour guide was informative, friendly, and provided great service throughout your experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour soon. Best regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Very informative tour The Audio Guide was much less informative As the gouid himself. Again beautiful impressions we received
Dear Kurt_H, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre positive Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie die Tour als informativ erlebt haben und schöne Eindrücke mitnehmen konnten. Wir schätzen es besonders, dass Sie den persönlichen Beitrag unseres Guides hervorheben – unsere Reiseleiterinnen und Reiseleiter geben stets ihr Bestes, um die Touren lebendig, informativ und unvergesslich zu gestalten. Ihr Hinweis zum Audio Guide ist für uns ebenfalls sehr wertvoll, und wir werden dies intern weitergeben, um unser Angebot kontinuierlich zu verbessern. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder auf einer Tour mit Evan Evans begrüßen zu dürfen! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Ihr Evan Evans Team
Sheila was an amazing guide! She was very friendly, knowledgeable and funny! My family had a great time an - thank you Sheila!
Dear 837radhaj, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you and your family had a great time with Sheila. Her friendly, knowledgeable, and fun approach makes every tour special, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the experience. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Sheila! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon – thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours!
It would have been amazing, except it is not handicap accessible. The tour bus had to park well over a mile away and then you have to walk down several steps (at least 20) to get to the area to see the guards come down the street and turn toward the castle. That's as far as I was able to go. I did not get to see the changing of the guard because it was too far for me to go.
Dear Laura_F, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and the accessibility challenges you faced during the tour. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we deeply regret any inconvenience or disappointment caused by the lack of accessibility. We strive to ensure that all guests can fully enjoy our tours, and we understand the importance of accommodating individuals with different mobility needs. Please accept our sincere apologies for falling short of your expectations on this occasion. If you have any further feedback or if there's anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to making things right. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more positive experience in the future. Best wishes, Evan Evans Team
I was expecting to be guided towards the front door of the palace but not… so we have to run towards the front to be able to see the changing of guard.it’s not worth it… to expensive.
Hi narzia_J, Thank you for your review, we are so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your tour with us. We have taken onboard your feedback and we hope we can improve for all our customers in the future. We hope you try another of our tours soon All the best Evan Evans
The tour was terrible, she was biased and did very little than talk about the elite and privileged people of London. Did not find her knowledgeable, kept talking about Harrod’s, very monotone. It was a disappointing tour.
Hi Barbara_M, Thank you for your review, we appreciate you sharing your experience. We take matters like these very seriously and would like to investigate further. Please email details of your booking to reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk and we will investigate. We hope this hasn't deterred you from travelling with us in the future, we would love to see you on another of our tours soon! Best wishes Evan Evans
Sheila was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, funny and thorough. Her information was interesting. The changing of the guard portion was a little chaotic.
Hello Ron_M, Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us. Our team appreciates that you noticed our efforts. We will pass on your kind words to Sheila. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans
This tour is a good way to get see to a lot of the key places in London if you’ve got a limited amount of time. We didn’t get to see the changing of the guard because of the day we went, but we got to pass by a lot of the big tourist attractions and had a chance to get off and walk over to Buckingham Palace which was cool to see up close!
Hello laniehirsch7, Thank you for leaving us feedback about the tour. We are glad to hear our team did great job. We agree we would like to give you more time at each venue, however due to strict schedules we can't always provide this. We hope you come see us again! Best wishes Evan Evans
