Express Westminster Abbey Tour with Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace
3.5 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Start your morning with skip-the-line access at Westminster Abbey, beating the crowds to the Coronation Chair and the most famous tombs.
- Experience two separate Changing of the Guard ceremonies (one with horses!) from four different vantage points.
- Check out London's most famous royal sites on a walking tour, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Clarence House.
- Learn more about the British royals and the instantly recognizable guards that protect them with insights from your local guide.
- Sites Visited
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace (exterior)
- St James's Palace (exterior)
- St James's Park
- Clarence House (exterior)
- The Mall
- Horse Guards Parade
- Wellington Barracks
- Tour Includes
- Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets
- Licensed Blue Badge guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Witness two Changing of the Guard ceremonies from special vantage points on an insider's tour.
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Excellent
Wonderful tour! Lots of great details a great spot to see the guards. We really enjoyed it. Had lots of great photo opportunities
Tripadvisor customer · Wanderer53234713430 · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
We got up close and were able to see so many things that we would not have been able to see or do on our own. Our guide knew exactly where to take us and timed our journey so that we weren’t too late (or early) to each event.
Viator customer · Matt · Sep 20, 2025 Excellent
Julia hat eine super und gut verständliche Führung gemacht, sehr zu empfehlen! Interessante Infos gute Ausblicke und alles was es zu wissen gibt!
Tripadvisor customer · Tobias · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
Great highlights and early start avoided some of the crowds. Guide was very knowledgeable and assured we got the best viewing spots.
Viator customer · Cindy · Sep 11, 2025 Excellent
So much to see inside the Westminster Abbey, so much history and beautiful architecture. Ben did a great job as guide and manoeuvred us through the crowds expertly. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Escape760224 · Aug 12, 2025You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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