London Highlights: Changing of the Guard & Iconic Sites

Join our guided tour of Westminster City and witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Beat the crowds, learn about British history, and explore iconic sites in a small group.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Covent Garden - Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St. Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London.
What's Included
  • 10 Downing St (from outside)
  • Buckingham Palace (from outside)
  • Changing of the Guard or Household Cavalry
  • Covent Garden
  • Fully guided experience
  • Westminster Abbey (from outside)
  • Big Ben (from outside)
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Churchill’s War Rooms (from outside)
  • Westminster City
What's Not Included
  • Food/Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Additional Information

This dual experience offers the opportunity to explore some of London’s most renowned landmarks with the guidance of our expert, as well as attend the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Stroll past Big Ben, admire the British Prime Minister’s residence, and delve into the historical events of Trafalgar Square before…

Location
Starbucks Coffee
Russell Street
Our guide will be waiting for you outside of Starbucks Coffee on 10th Russel Street, holding a sign with the Liv Tours Logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jollis27
Jul 21, 2025
- Charlotte was an amazing guide! She knew all the secrets to ensure we saw all the action while avoiding the crowds. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend!
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D3154zvjudithc
Jul 18, 2025
Perfect small group tour - Such a great tour! Luke was so knowledgeable and funny. We had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend for someone looking for a small group tour.
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Flyer41785456245
Jul 13, 2025
Best tour ever! - Lee was amazing--he helped us get to the best spots for the changing of the guard, and he was extremely informative during the entire tour. The highlight of the tour was that we got to see the king, thanks to his knowledge and taking us to the right spots! We loved our time with him--even our kids enjoyed hearing his stories! Can't recommend him and this tour enough!
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Davidkl9010uv
Jul 7, 2025
Fabulous for First-Time Family Fun - We had such a great time touring London and seeing the “greatest hits”, including the changing of the guard and Westminster Abbey. The tour was the perfect amount of time to see the most important sites and lay the foundation for us to explore some specific spots in more depth. Our tour guide, Colin, was excellent - he was very knowledgeable about the history and culture and answered all our questions with great in depth knowledge. He also did a frat job connecting with our 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son. We highly recommend this tour, especially for first timer and family trips to London!
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Mariaviajera323
Jul 4, 2025
Luke was an amazing tour guide! - The tour guide was amazing!!! Luke was very knowledgeable and super funny, he knew how to engage my kids (9 and 11) throughout our visit. Thanks Luke!!
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Karen_k
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour! More than advertised! - Wonderful! Very informative tour that kept teenagers engaged. First part of the tour leading up to the changing of the guard is fun. Our guide Luke went out of his way to give us fun tidbits and facts. Arrived at just the right time and spots to see the changing of the guard from several locations. Worth the time and $!
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Mobile34774468690
Jun 22, 2025
Fun, interesting, educational. - We very much enjoyed our tour. Charlotte was our guide, and she was excellent. She knew where to be for the best view and when to be there. It was more like having a close family friend lead the tour.
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Raylene53
Jun 12, 2025
Amazing experience - Charlotte was a fantastic guide and delivered a tour that was much more than we expected. Not only does she use her knowledge and experience but also uses her keen intuition to provide the best possible experience for her tour group. She answered our many questions and nothing was a bother. Due to her guide prowess we were able to see King Charles up close which was something we had no idea we would experience that morning when we woke up. Made my day
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Sophia
May 15, 2025
Tour of London with Lee - We took a tour with Lee as part of a girls’ trip (two moms and two young daughters), and he was warm and kind to our kids from beginning to end. Despite the crowds at the Changing of the Guard, Lee expertly guided us through the chaos and found a perfect viewing spot for our girls. He was also incredibly patient with their nonstop questions, responding to even the silliest ones with thoughtful, educational answers. This review is long overdue, but we truly enjoyed the tour—so much so that I’m still thinking about it months later.
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O5175frallies
Apr 16, 2025
Loved Lee! - Very knowledgeable and fun! Lee always ensured we were sticking together and secured us prime spots for things like the changing of the guard and other ceremonies we watched.
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From $139
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).