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London: Buckingham, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Tour

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Join a walking tour and discover London's top sites. Tour Westminster Abbey, stroll through St James Park and Downing Street, and witness the Changing of The Guard or Horse Guards at Buckingham Palace.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    3-7 hours
  • Includes
    • English-speaking guide
    • Walking tour
    • Westminster Abbey skip-the-line entry fee
    • Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony
    • Headsets (for groups of 10 or more)
    • River cruise (if option selected)
    • Tower of London entry ticket and tour (if option selected)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entry into Buckingham Palace and Big Ben
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Witness the Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony
  • Enjoy a Guided Tour of Westminster Abbey, one of London's most Famous Churches
  • Visit some of London's Highlights alongside our Knowledgeable Guide
  • Marvel at the Coronation Chair and learn about the history of Poets Corner
  • Small Group Setting of maximum 20 participants!

Description

This three-hour walking tour combines London's most iconic royal experiences with expert guidance and skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey. Led by a certified Blue Badge guide, you'll witness the precision of the Changing of the Guard ceremony and explore Britain's coronation church without the wait.

Your journey begins with a walk through Parliament Square, past Downing Street's famous black door, and into the tree-lined paths of St. James's Park. Your guide leads you to the perfect spot to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, where the Queen's Guard march in their iconic red uniforms and bearskin hats.

After the ceremony, you'll skip the long ticket lines at Westminster Abbey, Britain's coronation church where kings and queens have been crowned for nearly 1,000 years. Your guide brings the vaulted ceilings and stained glass to life with stories of royal intrigue and history.

Inside the Abbey, you'll walk past Queen Elizabeth I's tomb, see the Coronation Chair used in royal ceremonies for centuries, and explore Poets' Corner where literary legends rest. Your guide reveals hidden details about coronations, weddings, and centuries of British history carved in stone.

The tour concludes at Westminster Abbey, leaving you perfectly positioned to continue exploring central London. With a maximum group size of 20, you'll get a personal experience of London's most sought-after royal attractions.

Opt to extend your experience by choosing the full-day option. Take a break to enjoy some free time for lunch before meeting up with your guide again. Then, relax on a scenic river cruise before exploring the Tower of London and its Crown Jewels.

*Please note that the Changing of the Guard currently occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only. On alternate days, we will see the Changing of the Guard at the Horse Guards Parade instead.

Good to know before you go
  • Please note that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. On alternate days, the tour visits the Changing of the Guard at the Horse Guards Parade instead
  • If there is heavy rainfall, the Changing of the Guard will not happen
  • The Changing of the Guard schedule is subject to change or cancellation by British authorities, sometimes due to weather, with little notice. In case of cancellation, you'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Westminster instead.
  • Due to the religious origin of Westminster Abbey, visitors are asked to dress respectfully
Meeting point

Half Day: Westminster Abbey + Changing of the Guard

Full Day: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London & Thames Cruise

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Youth
    5-15 years
  • Children
    0-4 years
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