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Royal London Tour: Iconic Sights and History
4.3
42 Ratings
Greater London
Explore London’s iconic landmarks with a guided tour, from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Discover royal history and cultural treasures.
Explore London’s iconic landmarks with a guided tour, from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Discover royal history and cultural treasures.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Buckingham Palace - Discover the rich history and importance of the King’s residence in London. Admire the exterior of the official London home of the British monarch, a central site for national and royal festivities. Delve into its intriguing past and its role in contemporary royal events.
- Changing of the Guard - Experience this ceremonial…
- Buckingham Palace - Discover the rich history and importance of the King’s residence in London. Admire the exterior of the official London home of the British monarch, a central site for national and royal festivities. Delve into its intriguing past and its role in contemporary royal events.
- Changing of the Guard - Experience this ceremonial display of British military tradition, also known as Guard Mounting. It signifies the moment when the current soldiers, the Old Guard, are replaced by the New Guard. Enjoy the grandeur and ceremony of the must-see Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Depending on the day, observe the Queen’s Foot Guards or Household Cavalry in action. By booking this fully guided tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll witness the change of the Household Cavalry.
- Westminster - Discover Westminster’s iconic landmarks on this engaging guided tour. Explore Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Thames River, and the London Eye with expert commentary. Take advantage of photo stops and stunning photo opportunities along the way. Visit the magnificent Westminster Palace, the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the UK Parliament.
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Tower of London - Uncover the splendor of the world-renowned Tower of London – a former 11th-century fortress, prison, and execution site. This tour provides the best chance to view 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones in a royal setting designed to impress. Highlights of the Tower of London include:
● Entry to the 11th-century Tower of London
● Entry to the Crown Jewels Exhibition
● Entry to the White Tower & Armory
● See and photograph the famous 15th-century Beefeaters, officially known as Yeomen Warders
● Visit the renowned Raven House of the Tower of London - White Tower - Shop for distinctive souvenirs and memorabilia. Conclude your visit at the Tower Gift Shop, where you can find royal-themed souvenirs to commemorate your day.
What's Included
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history with easy timed entry access
- Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Tour led by a first-class expert friendly London guide
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history with easy timed entry access
- Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Tour led by a first-class expert friendly London guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off
- Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament
- Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off
- Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament
Additional Information
Explore London’s most iconic attractions with The Royal London Experience, a guided tour through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural highlights. From the splendor of Buckingham Palace to the rich history of the Tower of London, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through London’s most renowned landmarks. The adventure begins at Buckingham…
Explore London’s most iconic attractions with The Royal London Experience, a guided tour through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural highlights. From the splendor of Buckingham Palace to the rich history of the Tower of London, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through London’s most renowned landmarks. The adventure begins at Buckingham Palace, where the guide will narrate the fascinating history of this famous royal residence. Next, witness the magnificence of the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial event that displays the precision and pageantry of the King’s Guards. The tour then proceeds to Westminster, where visitors can admire Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames River, with stunning views of the London Eye. The guide will offer insightful commentary on London’s political, cultural, and architectural heritage. The tour concludes with a convenient timed admission ticket to the Tower of London, a World Heritage Site dating back to the era of William the Conqueror.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Location
Statue of Goddess Diana
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
MEETING PLACE: Constance Fund Fountain of Diana, The Green Park, London SW1A 1RD, UK
MEETING POINT: Please take the Green Park exit into the Park from Green Park Tube Station and meet your guide at the fountain. (it’s a one minute walk)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(42 Ratings)
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Debra_f
Apr 17, 2026
Guide was very... - Guide was very knowledgeable and this was a good combined tour. Nice day and really enjoyed the tour guide.
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Eric_s
Apr 12, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Phillip was fantastic. He positioned the group to see the Sunday Flag ceremony with ease of video/photo opportunities. His knowledge was incredible and he helped the navigate the tube with ease. Highly recommend!
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Julie
Apr 2, 2026
Best tour ever - This was the best tour we have ever had! Pamela Gawn did an amazing job!
We would pick her for every tour if it was possible!
Our first time to London and a very memorable experience
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Amy_w
Mar 29, 2026
Take this tour! - Mike was the best guide! Patient, informative and friendly. You can tell how much he loves his job and interacting with people. This tour is a great way to get a lot in over a short period of time. Long enough but not so long you’ll get bored. My teen tolerated it well and had fun.
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Elizabeth_p
Mar 22, 2026
Great way to see a... - Great way to see a glimpse of London’s top sights! Bring your walking shoes! Mike was a fantastic tour guide.
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Donna_p
Mar 20, 2026
Wonderful day with Mike - What a great day we had visiting Buckingham Palace, saw the parade and then went to the Tower of London. Our tour guide was Mike and we could have spent all day with him. So welcoming and knowledgeable. We lucked out and had a small group; only 4 people. We have 3 more tours booked with Viator and hope they are as good as Mike.
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Rebecca_r
Apr 18, 2026
Must love to walk! - Mike was a fabulous guide. It’s a very long tour with lots and lots of walking. So if you can’t go for four hours walking, this is not the tour for you.
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Rebecca_a
Mar 8, 2026
Great guide, overpriced walking tour - Our guide, Mike, was great. He walked us to all the tourist spots and gave our group excellent information. My “complaint” is the price. This tour is listed price starting in the $120.00’, once you book, goes into the $170.00’s. Quite overpriced for a walking tour that didn’t even include the price of tickets for the underground.
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Cassondra_b
Apr 12, 2026
Not Happy! - I was sent two separate locations to meet the guide. We called Viator to tell them no one was there. We tried to get with the guide prior to them arriving at BP but that didn’t happen. This was the booking most important to us. We were not offered a refund. We were told we were late which was untrue.
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Leon_a
Apr 1, 2026
Horrible Avoid!! - This was one of the worst tours I have ever been on in my life. I have travelled a good amount and been on many tours, but this was truly abysmal. First the itinerary that was included stated we had access to Westminster Abbey included in the price, we didn’t so much as even get an explanation as to what it was and didn’t even see it from the outside let alone the inside as was promised. Additionally, the first 2 hours were just walking from 1 end of Green park to the other, and back again to see the Sunday Parade start and finish. Again this was not what was included in the itinerary. The tour guide had no clue what she was talking about or doing nearly the entire 4 hours she was with the group. I would give this tour negative stars if I could it was that bad. I feel like I was lied to, cheated, and scammed, something you may expect in the streets of London, but definitely not on Viator. We stood around waiting for something to happen for nearly 2 hours while watching the horses and parade, and the tour guide said she wasn’t even sure anything was going to happen in the first place. Moreover, the other 2 hours were spent solely walking from one side of the park to that other back and forth 2 times, and then the tube ride to the Tower of London, where the tour guide could not find the group’s tickets for 15 minutes until she handed me her phone and I was easily able to access them. I’m not entirely sure what I paid for with this tour as I could have done this for FREE except Tower of London admission which would have been nominal compared to the exorbitant price I paid for this horrible tour.
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