Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour
Overview
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history. On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony*
At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world. Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660.
During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace. Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.
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What's Included
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
- Travel in a Mercedes E class or V class
- Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
- Pick-up & Drop-off from your chosen location in London
- Expert Drive Guide or separate Tour Guide & chauffeur (based on option selected)
- Entraces
- Pick-up & Drop-off from outside London Zone 3
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please contact the supplier for pick up and drop off location in London by time of booking or at least 10-14 days prior to your travel/service date of the tour, if you can. Tour departs at approx. 9 am (meeting at 8.45 am)Please note that you must contact us in advance to arrange your hotel pick up & drop off location in order to redeem your tour.
What To Expect
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Buckingham Palace (pass by)
St. James's Park (pass by)
Changing of the Guard
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey (pass by)
Houses of Parliament (pass by)
Big Ben (pass by)
Trafalgar Square (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Experience Starts: 9:00 am. Experience Finishes: approximately 1:00 pm. Alternative start and finish times are available upon request.
- The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
- Prices quoted are based on E-Class Mercedes-Benz or V-Class Mercedes-Benz based on the number of people travelling. All other vehicles are on a request basis. Prices are quoted based on an English-speaking guide. If you wish to have a guide that speaks another language, please send us a request . Prices are based on departing and returning to a London location within Zones 1-3 . Full payment required at time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions
- All tours are subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings which are recommended when traveling on board our vehicles
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- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade.
- Travel in a Mercedes E class or V class.
- Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.
- Pick-up & Drop-off from your chosen location in London.
- Expert Drive Guide or separate Tour Guide & chauffeur (based on option selected).
- Entraces.
- Pick-up & Drop-off from outside London Zone 3.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 16. 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 Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
- Travel in a Mercedes E class or V class
- Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
- Pick-up & Drop-off from your chosen location in London
- Expert Drive Guide or separate Tour Guide & chauffeur (based on option selected)
- Entraces
- Pick-up & Drop-off from outside London Zone 3
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Experience Starts: 9:00 am. Experience Finishes: approximately 1:00 pm. Alternative start and finish times are available upon request.
- The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
- Prices quoted are based on E-Class Mercedes-Benz or V-Class Mercedes-Benz based on the number of people travelling. All other vehicles are on a request basis. Prices are quoted based on an English-speaking guide. If you wish to have a guide that speaks another language, please send us a request . Prices are based on departing and returning to a London location within Zones 1-3 . Full payment required at time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions
- All tours are subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings which are recommended when traveling on board our vehicles
