Royal London and Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour

5.0 (18 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Walk with the Queens Guard and Band to Buckingham Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Royal London and Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take a very small group tour (Max 6 People) with your five star rated Guide through Royal London to the sites most closely associated with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.

This tour not only covers the history of the Royal family and the buildings most closely associated with them, it also delves into the businesses, boutiques, and stores the Royal family use and award Warrants for their own provisions.

The tour also includes key sites associated with Princess Diana and her family, as well as people closely associated with the Royal Family such as Sir Winston Churchill.

Changing of the Guard takes place, (Mon, Weds, Friday) if booking the morning Tour at 9:30am, you will have the opportunity to experience the ceremony by walking in step with the Guard as they make their way to the Palace.

Many famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, House of Commons, St James Palace, The Ritz and more are covered on the tour.

A fun, informative tour with a 100% 5*Guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Richards Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Mayfair

5 min

Birth Place of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

See the most exclusive and expensive area of London. The Queen was born in Mayfair in 1926 and we will visit the site of her birth.

Winston Churchill spent many years of his life in Mayfair, and for those interested we can stop at a few spots associated with the Prime Minister who was said to be Queen Elizabeth's favourite.
St. James's

30 min

A walk around the shops and businesses that the Royal family use and issue Royal Warrants to. You will have the opportunity to stop at stores as well.

Including places associated with Princess Diana and her family.
Buckingham Palace

30 min

The most famous building in London and Home to Her Majesty the Queen and members of the Royal Family.

This has been the official home of the Monarchy since the reign of Queen Victoria.

Here you will learn about the history of the Palace, and for the morning tours (9:30am) your Guide will take you to see Changing of the Guard. This will be a much better experience than squashing up against the rails or struggling to get a good spot. Let your guide get you closer to the action.

You will then follow the Horse Guards down the Mall.
Clarence House

5 min

The home of Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall.
St. James's Palace

20 min

Many people want to see a Changing of The Guard while in London. So naturally people gather around Buckingham Palace. Unless you get there early and squash up against the railings its hard to see much. Experience the Guard change a little differently and get up close and walk in step with the guard as they walk to the Palace. A much nicer experience, Then follow the Horseguards down the Mall as they prepare to change Guards at Horseguards Parade.
Stop 6

15 min

The former Tiltyard (or Jousting area) from King Henry VIII's Whitehall Palace.

Now this area is used for Trooping of the Colour, and the Queen's Birthday Celebrations.

The area is full of Royal History and your guide will bring this to life for you.
The Savoy

20 min

One of the most exclusive hotels in the World.

The bar of the hotel was a favourite of The Queen Mother and Princess Diana. The bar still serves their own signature Cocktails.

Next door is Simpson's in the Strand. A restaurant with Royal connections, and favourite of Sherlock Holmes.
Westminster Abbey

15 min

Site of Royal Coronations since 1066, The Wedding Venue for Prince William and Catherine Middleton. It was at the Abbey in 1997 that Princess Diana's Funeral service took place.
Parliament Square

15 min

The House of Commons and House of Lords housed in what is officially known as the Palace of Westminster. Here is of course the famous "Big Ben". So how do these all tie in with the Royal Family and our Queen today? Your guide will untangle more than 1000 years of Royal History.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

Westminster Underground Station very centrally located. Your Guide can advise on any onward travel or local recommendations

Using your ticket

Meet Outside the Ritz Hotel at the top of Arlington Street.

Please note: Walking with the Guard is available on the Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tours on the 9.30 time slot. All other times there will be no guard change, but we can view the Guards at the Palaces.