Royal Westminster: Changing of the Guard Tour

Experience the majesty of London’s royal sights on a walking tour. Get up close to Buckingham Palace, witness the Changing of the Guard, and explore Westminster Abbey’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Changing of the Guard - Start the tour with a journey through Royal London, visiting renowned Royal Houses and Palaces like St. James’ Palace, Clarence House, and Buckingham Palace. Experience the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony as you walk down the Mall with the Queen’s footguards or admire the magnificent horses of the Household Cavalry…
What's Included
  • Expert-guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • No Food or Drink included
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance to Westminster abbey is not included.
Additional Information

The Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard walking tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore London’s most renowned and majestic Royal landmarks. Admire Buckingham Palace, stroll down the Mall alongside the King’s Guards, and immerse yourself in Royal history at Westminster Abbey, the site of every coronation since 1066.
Your guide will…

Location
Colicci Ritz Corner
The tour starts from the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, next to the Colicci refreshment stand. Enter Green Park via the entrance gates next to the Ritz Hotel. If taking the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. The Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit will lead you to the fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Coastal35376326729
Feb 3, 2026
Highly recommend - The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the walking guided tour and highly recommend it. Well worth doing.
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Roxanne
Jan 27, 2026
All the hot spots in a few hours! - So glad we booked this tour! Peter was a fabulous guide. Very knowledgeable. He explained all about the Royals, the British monarchy and shared great stories along the way, often interjecting humor along the way. He strategically positioned us in great locations to view the ceremony and made sure we arrived at big Ben at high noon. Such a great value and we got in a couple miles to boot. Superb! Thank you!
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Mayamy5218fv
Jan 26, 2026
Worth the money! - Peter was a great guide, very knowledgable and he knew exactly where to go in order to get the best views.
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Vanessa_o
Jan 24, 2026
Best Tour & Tour Guide - An absolutely stellar experience from start to finish. The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace were incredible, but what truly made this tour exceptional was John. His knowledge, energy, and engaging interactions brought everything to life, even in the cold. John made the tour genuinely fun, lively, and memorable, keeping everyone entertained and comfortable despite the 9°C weather. As a Nigerian girl, that warmth and enthusiasm made all the difference and turned what could have been a chilly day into an unforgettable experience. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting London, especially because of John. This was a standout, five-star experience and one I’ll always remember.
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Karen_v
Jan 23, 2026
Superb Guard Adventure - Alan was very good at providing information that we would have never considered. Trivia. Facts. Etc.
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Calin_v
Jan 18, 2026
John, our guide was excellent - Excellent review of the history of London and UK from a very knowledgeable guide within the context of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and Victoria Tower. JOHN, our guide, was downright amazing. He was very knowledgeable, extremely enthusiastic and animated in his presentation style. Highly recommend John!
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John_f
Jan 17, 2026
Excellent tour guide - John the tour guide was very knowledgeable with excellent communication. The tour was excellent also.
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Patricia_g
Jan 16, 2026
Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guards Tour - Our guide, John, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, funny, fun and entertaining. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the tour! We truly appreciated all the knowledge he shared with us. We definitively got more for what we paid for! We highly recommend it!
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C0rreep
Jan 13, 2026
John was the best tour guide and the walking tour was phenomenal - John was an exceptional tour guide. He was very engaging, had a positive attitude, and a zealous personality. The changing of the Guards, St.James Park and Palace, and of course Buckingham Palace and Big Ben were tremendous. So many exciting details were shared on these historical sites and so much more. I really enjoyed the experience and I'm grateful for the opportunity. Many blessings John. I'm off to BCN now. Many thanks
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Mason_d
Jan 8, 2026
Great tour - Peter was awesome, highly knowledgeable and wonderful guide! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good guide.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).