London Tour with Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey
Overview
We will see over 20 of London’s most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour!
After the walking tour : Visit Westminster Abbey.
Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. There have been 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100. Enter the Abbey and inhale the air of royalty!
Before entering the Abbey, your historic walking tour takes you through London’s best known area, Westminster, with a friendly expert guide.
We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace)
Come and join us on the best London walking tour, to see the best sights in London, with some of the best London tour guides!
Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10am tour and on certain days.
What's Included
- Top Westminster sights of London walking tour (3 hours)
- Small Tour Group Size (10 – 15 guests per group)
- Admission to Westminster Abbey
- Fun Local Guide!
- Drinks & Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
- Umbrella (if it looks like rain)
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
Meeting Location
150 Piccadilly
St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Dean's Yard
London SW1P 3PA, UK
After your walking tour, return to Westminster Abbey. We will pre-book your tickets so you can enter quickly - no need to wait in the ticket line!
What To Expect
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Buckingham Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitehall
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Top Westminster sights of London walking tour (3 hours).
- Small Tour Group Size (10 – 15 guests per group).
- Admission to Westminster Abbey.
- Fun Local Guide!.
- Drinks & Snacks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point.
- Umbrella (if it looks like rain).
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Tour with Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Tour with Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Top Westminster sights of London walking tour (3 hours)
- Small Tour Group Size (10 – 15 guests per group)
- Admission to Westminster Abbey
- Fun Local Guide!
- Drinks & Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
- Umbrella (if it looks like rain)
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
