London: Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony
South East England, EnglandThe Changing of the Guard is one of London's signature attractions, a piece of pomp and circumstance where the Royal Guard march towards Buckingham Palace. Witness this historic ceremony with a guide to explain which regiment is which on this walking tour, then enjoy a sightseeing stroll past attractions including St. James's Palace, Clarence House, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Stop At: Changing of the Guard, Constitution Hill Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA England
Get up close to see the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace where the Queen's Foot Soldiers & the Household Cavalry present one of Britain's most famous and historical traditions in all its pomp and pageantry.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Get amazing photos and learn about the most famous of all the British Royal Palaces including how many rooms are inside, see the Royal balcony and what happened when a man broke into the Queen's bedroom! Plus you'll be able to see if The King is home!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
See the worlds most famous clock and discover why it was built, who Ben really is and the unique purpose it has for troubled politicians!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Discover the Houses of Parliament and find out how it was previously the home of the Royal Family, how the British Parliamentary system works and why Guy Fawkes tried to destroy it in 1605!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England
See this historic Royal palace and find out which notorious King built the Palace, the Royal Family member who lives inside it today and the significant role it has in the death of the King's and Queen's of England!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
See the magnificent Westminster Abbey and the home of Royal weddings, Royal funerals and Royal coronations! You'll find out about the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana's funeral and the process behind the Queen's coronation!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pall Mall, St. James's, London SW1, UK
Learn about the significance of this historic Royal street.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Clarence House, St. James's Palace, London SW1A 2WH England
See this 19th Century building and the current home of many members of the Royal Family! Discover which famous London architect built the house, when the Queen chose to live inside and how it was the former residence of both Prince William and Prince Harry!
Duration
2 hour
Type of tour
Individual
Destination
London
Country
England
Type of experience
Culture
Best time to visit
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
Nearby stations
- St Pancras railway station