Essential tour of London and the King's Guard

5.0(15)2 hours - 2 hr 30 minEnglish, SpanishLondon, United Kingdom

From

$21

This tour goes beyond the data and dates. You will discover the history of London through the coronations, the executions, the intrigues of the monarchy, the Parliament and the events that marked the United Kingdom, all explained in a pleasant and easy to follow way.

Included

Guards mounted on horseback
Resident guide in London with extensive experience in the history of the city
Changing of the Guard or musical ceremony of Royal Guards
Small groups for a closer and more personalized experience
Several stops are made to explain the history of the main monuments
Recommendations of restaurants, pubs, museums and other places to enjoy London
The tour is done entirely on foot and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Not included

Snacks
Entrances to attractions, during the tour they will only be seen from the outside

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What you'll do

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Horse Guards Whitehall, London, United Kingdom
We can't miss the Mounted Guard, where you will know the origin of this stage full of tradition.
20 min
10 Downing Street
Downing Street, London, United Kingdom
We continue exploring monuments until we reach the House of the Prime Minister, a symbol of British political power and a place full of history.
10 min
Big Ben
Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
We will take a few minutes in front of the majestic Big Ben, the most famous clock in the world, next to the imposing Westminster Abbey, place of coronations, weddings and royal funerals.
30 minAdmission not included
St. James's Park
Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, United Kingdom
Next, we'll head to a place that was the Prime Minister's bunker during World War II, and we'll take a walk around St. James's Park, with its landscaped gardens, stunning views of squirrels, sws and pelicans? Of course!
20 min
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London, United Kingdom
The King's official residence in London
15 minAdmission not included
Clarence House
St. James's Palace, London, United Kingdom
After admiring the residence of several members of the royal family, we will culminate at the grand Buckingham Palace, official residence of the monarchy, where, if it is the right day, you can witness the traditional changing of the guard.
20 minAdmission not included
Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, United Kingdom
Venue for coronations, glamorous weddings and royal funerals
10 minAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

7 locations

Pickup details

Leaving the Green Park tube, at the fountain of the park the guide waits for you with a red umbrella

Leaving St James’s Park Station, the guide waits for you with a blue umbrella

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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