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Private Changing of the Guards & Westminster Walking Tour

5.00
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2h 30min
English
Everyday
09:45, 10:15

  • Get up close and personal with British royal traditions during this private Changing of the Guard tour led by a local expert guide who will bring the stories of British royal history to life for you.
  • A must when visiting London, Westminster is an important location for the royal family - it has seen the coronations and weddings of monarchs and their relatives, and it its the place where many attractions are, such us Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more... 
  • Grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this fascinating piece of British history with a private guide to show you around and make memories to last forever!

Tour Description

What's Included

  • Expert, English-speaking private tour guide
  • Optional gratuities
  • Venues admission tickets
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Food/Beverages

Sites Visited

All sights on this tour are visited from the outside

  • Changing of the Guards
  • St James’s Park
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Houses of Parliament
  • No 10 Downing Street
  • Whitehall
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben

In your own private group of no more than 25, you’ll head to watch the Changing of the Guards. This is a world-famous ceremony which takes place at either the Horse Guards Parade or Buckingham Palace depending on the day - no matter where it is, your guide will show you to the best vantage point to watch the ceremony. You’ll be in prime position to see it take place, and your guide will be there to explain everything as it happens. There is so much history behind this event, and it is a fascinating thing to witness. Wherever your guide leads you to, you’ll be able to see everything and snap some great photographs too. So don’t forget your camera!

During this Westminster walking tour you’ll also see the world-famous Big Ben, home of the Great Bell and its ginormous clock, as well as Whitehall and No. 10 Downing Street, where many political decisions and speeches are made. These are some of the most iconic locations in London, and this walking tour is a brilliant chance to tick everything off in one go.

Finish your tour outside the iconic Westminster Abbey where royal weddings and coronations have taken place since 960AD. You’ll see the Jewel Tower and hear about the old Palace of Westminster, where Guy Fawkes and his co-conspiritors tried to blow up Parliament and how he saw his end in Old Palace Yard. See the statue of Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and hear how one determined woman spent the night in order to be counting as living in the building.

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    Important Notes

    • Depending on the day you will see either the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade.
    • Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday and Thursday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.
    • The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. When this occurs, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
    • Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either footguards or horseguards.

     

    Cancelation Policy

    This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

    FAQs

    • When can I amend my booking? (Tours in Europe)

      A booking cannot be amend with less than 24 hours notice. Amendments made before this window are possible, but may incur a charge. Any bookings made within the 24 hour window are final and cannot be amended or subject to compensation. Please note that this amendment policy does not apply to all Colosseum Underground Tour and the Colosseum by Night Tour that starts at 19:30 or later, due to the fact that Colosseum Underground entry tickets must be purchased using the full name of each passenger and cannot be modified or canceled.

    • How can I cancel a booking?

      To cancel your booking, please contact our Customer Care team by phone or email us at bookings.changes@citywonders.com. If you have booked your tour through a third party distributor, please contact them directly to cancel or rebook your tour.

    • Is an advanced booking necessary or can I just show up at the meeting point?

      We strongly advise against arriving at the meeting point without a booking as we cannot guarantee that there will be space left on the tour. Our guides are unable to accept payment for tours so any bookings made on the spot will still need to be processed over the phone with payment by credit card.

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