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Essential tour of London and the King's Guard

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London, England
  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview
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    What's Included

    • The tour is done entirely on foot and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
    • Several stops are made to explain the history of the main monuments
    • Changing of the Guard or musical ceremony of Royal Guards
    • Guards mounted on horseback
    • Small groups for a closer and more personalized experience
    • Resident guide in London with extensive experience in the history of the city
    • Recommendations of restaurants, pubs, museums and other places to enjoy London
    • Snacks
    • Entrances to attractions, during the tour they will only be seen from the outside

    Meeting and Pickup

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    End point

    • Westminster Abbey
      Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA, UK

      In the square in front of Big Ben and Westminster Abbey

    Itinerary

    1

    Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    10 Downing Street

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Big Ben

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    St. James's Park

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Buckingham Palace

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Clarence House

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Westminster Abbey

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 15 reviews
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    Great.

    KATERYNA_M, Dec 2025
    Very entertaining tour, very friendly guide, told us some curiosities and has become very enjoyable. Highly recommended
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