Essential tour of London and the King's Guard

5.0 (15 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

This tour goes beyond the data and dates. You will discover the history of London through the coronations, the executions, the intrigues of the monarchy, the Parliament and the events that marked the United Kingdom, all explained in a pleasant and easy to follow way.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Explora Londres

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Entrances to attractions, during the tour they will only be seen from the outside

Itinerary

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

20 min

We can't miss the Mounted Guard, where you will know the origin of this stage full of tradition.
10 Downing Street

10 min

We continue exploring monuments until we reach the House of the Prime Minister, a symbol of British political power and a place full of history.
Big Ben

30 min Admission not included

We will take a few minutes in front of the majestic Big Ben, the most famous clock in the world, next to the imposing Westminster Abbey, place of coronations, weddings and royal funerals.
St. James's Park

20 min

Next, we'll head to a place that was the Prime Minister's bunker during World War II, and we'll take a walk around St. James's Park, with its landscaped gardens, stunning views of squirrels, sws and pelicans? Of course!
Buckingham Palace

15 min Admission not included

The King's official residence in London
Clarence House

20 min Admission not included

After admiring the residence of several members of the royal family, we will culminate at the grand Buckingham Palace, official residence of the monarchy, where, if it is the right day, you can witness the traditional changing of the guard.
Westminster Abbey

10 min Admission not included

Venue for coronations, glamorous weddings and royal funerals

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Leaving the Green Park tube, at the fountain of the park the guide waits for you with a red umbrella
Leaving St James’s Park Station, the guide waits for you with a blue umbrella

End point

In the square in front of Big Ben and Westminster Abbey

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Sunset tour

Guards Ceremony: You will see the guards in a musical ceremony similar to the Changing of the Guard

Duration: 2 hours

Starting point:

Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RN, UK
Tour in English

Starting point:

St. James's Park, Westminster, London SW1H 0BB, UK
Tour more Guard Ceremony

Starting point:

St. James's Park, Westminster, London SW1H 0BB, UK