Royal London and Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour
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London, England
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid overcrowded groups on this private tour that focuses on the British Royal Family. Ideal for English history buffs, you check top London landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the House of Commons, The Ritz Hotel, and St. James Palace off your bucket list, learning about King Charles and the legacies of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana all the while.
- Private tour with a maximum of 6 guests for an intimate experience
- Hear stories about the Royal Family that you'd easily miss on your own
- Service animals are more than welcome to come along
- Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony on select days
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-3 Arlington St, London SW1A 1RA, UK
Meet next to the main entrance of the Ritz Hotel on Arlington Street. Please meet your guide to the right of the main steps that go into the hotel near large window. The top of Arlington Street.
End point
- Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR, UK
Westminster Underground Station very centrally located. Your Guide can advise on any onward travel or local recommendations
Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Mayfair
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. James's
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Buckingham Palace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Clarence House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
St. James's Palace
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Horse Guards Parade
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Savoy
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Westminster Abbey
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Parliament Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
based on 15 reviews
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Richard is a great tour guide, he is a wealth of information and makes it a fun learning experience, I would recommend him highly!!
Richard was lovely. We had a nice small group for the tour. Richard adjusted to the shift in schedule as changing of the guard didn’t follow typical plan. Richard knew his way around the area to maximize our viewing. He shared many tidbits and interesting pieces of information that enhanced our experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much Melissa. Also thanks for be understanding with the schedule changes! Glad you had a great time. Thanks again.
Richard is Awesome!!!! He's excellent at his work. Not only will he take you to the best photograph spots but also give you detailed history which other guides either skip or dont know of. He ensures you know the context and reasoning behind every activity happening on that tour. You WILL LEARN A LOT!!! He has such a gentle demeanour and he's so kind. I stopped him at every step to take pictures. He was patient and accommodating. Such a wonderful person. Kind, patient and loves his job!! I felt safe and well taken care of in his tour. Highly highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This is such a great great review. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your comments. It was my pleasure to meet you and show you around Royal London, and I hope you will join me again for one of my other tours.
Many thanks!
Richard is extremely knowledgable. I needed to take notes. I would do this again with wifey. I am certain she would love it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much Adam! Really glad you enjoyed the tour. Be great to see you again!
Richard was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable! He was friendly and helpful with suggestions for after the tour. Enjoyed the tour very much!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much Joan! Really appreciate the kind words, and I hope you had a superb trip.
Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Richard was so kind and knowledgeable. We loved all aspects and the sights and hearing the history of everything we saw and just had a lovely time. Great for all ages. Would definitely do it again. Thank you for everything Richard. (Note: have rainwear & wear sunscreen : )
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much Barbara! A pleasure to meet you, and I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. I really appreciate the kind words and great review. Thanks again!
Excellent tour with good history of London. It was an interesting way to witness the changing of the guard along with several other London sights.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for this really great review. I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your time in London was fantastic, and I hope to see you again on one of my other London Tours.
Total experience was fabulous. Guide had information for adults and the kids. New best places to be.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Great to meet you all, and I hope the rest of your trip was really fantastic.
Excellent tour -- Richard was very knowledgeable and accommodating with our pace. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope we meet again for one of my other tours in London.
Best tour we’ve ever done! Our guide was so knowledgeable and just amazing! Highly recommend this tour as a small group or private! A+++++
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Much appreciated.
The small group setting was great! It made it easier to navigate crowds, hear stories, and ask questions.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Many thanks for the great review. I really appreciate it. A pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for taking time to leave your comments. Hope to see you again!
RICHARD was a wealth of information. It was an amazing and informative tour. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your very kind words. I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour! It means a lot to me, and thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I hope you have a great time in London.
This was an amazing tour and Richard was delightful and had lots of knowledge about the history of the city.
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