Royal London And Changing of Guard - Very Small Group Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

London, England

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Barbara_E ·

Sep 2025

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 : )

· Melissa_A ·

May 2026

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!

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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

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Mayfair

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarence House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Savoy

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 14 reviews

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Quick on his feet

Melissa_A, May 2026

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!!! Go to person for London

Nidhi_J, Mar 2026

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...

Adam_G, Oct 2025

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!

Loved the tour!

JoanSinger, Oct 2025

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.

Wonderful Walking Tour in London

Barbara_E, Sep 2025

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...

Thomas_B, Jul 2025

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.

Must do private tour.

Ann_W, Jun 2025

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!

Jade_M, May 2025

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.

Amazing!

Kelly_G, Jul 2024

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.

Enjoyable day!

Allison_L, Apr 2024

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!

Wonderful experience that one day

SUSAN_M, Apr 2024

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.