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London Private Tour: Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey

London, England
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover some of London’s most iconic sights on this private walking tour of Westminster, with insights provided by a local guide. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, marvel at the majesty of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and get an intimate glimpse of Westminster Abbey, historic home of English coronations, with admission and an audio guide included in the price.
  • Stroll between some of London's most iconic sights on this walking tour
  • See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  • Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide
  • Get an inside look at Westminster Abbey with admission included

What's Included

  • Admission to Westminster Abbey & audio guide
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard
  • Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
  • Fun Local Guide
  • Private Tour
  • Food and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
  • Umbrella (if it's raining)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Ritz London
    150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR, UK

    •⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) •⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs •⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station

End point

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

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Buckingham Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Trafalgar Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Whitehall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Houses of Parliament

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Westminster Abbey

2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour of London

RONALD_P, Jun 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to! Explained everything in easy to understand manner!
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