Skip to content
Vacantier

Activity London, England

London Royal Crown and Changing of The Guard Walking Tour

3.0 (2 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

London Royal Crown and Changing of The Guard Walking Tour

About this activity

Royal Crown & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Begin at the grand Wellington Arch and journey through the heart of London’s monarchy and pageantry. See Buckingham Palace for prime views of the world-famous Changing of the Guard*, then wander through the beautiful St James’s Park with its lake, gardens, and resident pelicans. Admire St. James’s Palace, one of the oldest royal residences, before heading to Trafalgar Square to view Nelson’s Column and its four famous bronze lions.

Finish in Parliament Square, surrounded by Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, the site of royal coronations and state occasions. Led by an expert guide, this walk showcases London’s most iconic royal and political landmarks in one unforgettable tour.

The Changing of the Guard takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 1100am (weather permitting) and is subject to schedule changes or cancellation by the British Army.

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Culture New Product Short term availability

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–20
Guide
English
Operated by
See All The Sights

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–110 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Guide
  • Included: Small Group

Not included

  • Not included: Food & Drinks (Bring your own Snacks and Water if required)
  • Not included: Entry to any of the Attractions on Route

Itinerary

  1. Wellington Arch

    10 min Admission not included

    You will start your tour at Londons Famous Wellington Arch

  2. Green Park

    Passing by

    You will walk through Green Park

  3. Buckingham Palace

    Passing by

    You will walk past Buckingham Palace, there will be a short stop to allow for photos

  4. St. James's Park

    Passing by

    You will walk through part of St James Park

  5. Wellington Barracks

    Passing by

    You will see the New Guard leave Wellington Place

  6. Clarence House

    Passing by

    You will see Clarence House

  7. Trafalgar Square

    Passing by

    You will walk past Trafalgar Square

  8. The National Gallery

    Passing by

    You will see the National Gallery

  9. Whitehall

    Passing by

    You will see Whitehall, the home of Politics in London

  10. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    Passing by

    You will pass Horse Guards Parade

  11. 10 Downing Street

    Passing by

    You will walk past 10 Downing Street

  12. Cenotaph

    Passing by

    You will walk past the famous Cenotaph in Lonon

  13. Churchill War Rooms

    Passing by

    You will see see Churchill's famous War Rooms buildings

  14. Houses of Parliament

    Passing by

    You will see the famous Houses of Parliament

  15. Big Ben

    Passing by

    You will see London's famous Big Ben

  16. Westminster Abbey

    Passing by

    You will see the Westminster Abbey

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your tour guide will meet you underneath the famous Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner

End point

  • Your Tour will finish outside the front of 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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

3.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Activities, prices and reviews are from Viator. Booking and payment happen on Viator; Vacantier may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

London Royal Crown and Changing of The Guard Walking Tour

Pick a day to see the times and the price

See dates

We use cookies

Necessary cookies keep the site running and cannot be switched off. With your consent we also load Google Analytics, which tells us how the site is used, and our affiliate partners' scripts (Travelpayouts, Kiwi.com), which set cookies to credit us with bookings made through us. Details in the Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary

    The session, form protection, signing in, your chosen currency and this choice. The site does not work without them.

    Always on

  • Analytics

    Google Analytics. Counts visits and which pages and offers are used, so we know what to improve. It never receives your name, email or account.

  • Marketing and affiliate

    The Travelpayouts scripts and the Kiwi.com flight search. They set their own cookies, through which the partner knows you came from Vacantier.