London Private Tour: Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey

5.0(1)5 hoursEnglishBook 12 hours aheadLondon, United Kingdom

From

$237

Join a 3-hour historic walking tour to explore over 20 of London’s iconic landmarks and witness the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

After the walking tour : Visit Westminster Abbey

Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. There have been 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100. Before entering the Abbey, your historic walking tour takes you through London’s best known area, Westminster, with a friendly expert guide. We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace) Come and join us on the best London walking tour, to see the best sights in London, with some of the best London tour guides!

Included

Watch the Changing of the Guard
Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
Private Tour
Admission to Westminster Abbey & audio guide
Fun Local Guide

Not included

Food and snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
Umbrella (if it's raining)

What you'll do

After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King!
Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
1 hour
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Sq, London, United Kingdom
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
20 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Horse Guards Whitehall, London, United Kingdom
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
20 min
Whitehall
London, United Kingdom
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
20 min
Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
40 min
Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, United Kingdom
Then visit a royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history! It is a stunning example of Gothic architecture, replete with soaring buttresses and beautiful stained glass windows.
2h 20mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

•⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) •⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs •⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station