Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard
Overview
You will have a private, expert guided tour of the most famous Royal sights in London and also see the striking display of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the King’s Life Guards which is a magnificent mounted ceremony. Along the way your knowledgeable guide will make history come alive with entertaining, informative, and thoroughly gripping tales about life in London. We start in historic Covent Garden, then on to Trafalgar Square. We watch the dazzling display of the mounted guards in the Changing of the King’s Lifeguards. We walk down the world famous Mall to St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, we stroll through beautiful St James’s Park to Parliament Square where we see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. There will be plenty of time for photos and your guide is always happy to help you make some Instagrammable memories! Join us on this walk and be captivated by the tradition, history, and colour of Royal London.
What's Included
- Admire Buckingham Palace, home of our current monarch, King Charles III
- Small group tour
- Witness the Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (Sunday,Monday,Wednesday,Friday)
- Walking Tour of the major Royal sights in London with an expert guide
- Local fun and informative official London Tour Guide
- Gratuities not included
- Please bring some water with you
Meeting Location
40 Henrietta Street
London WC2E 8RF, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Parliament Square
London SW1, UK
The tour ends by Westminster Tube opposite the Houses of Parliament.
What To Expect
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Covent Garden
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Mall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buckingham Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes
- We do this walk, come rain or shine! So please bring a brolly (umbrella) if it looks like rain
- Please bring a camera to capture those magic moments!
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admire Buckingham Palace, home of our current monarch, King Charles III.
- Small group tour.
- Witness the Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony.
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (Sunday,Monday,Wednesday,Friday).
- Walking Tour of the major Royal sights in London with an expert guide.
- Local fun and informative official London Tour Guide.
- Gratuities not included.
- Please bring some water with you.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard 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 Private Walking Tour of Royal London with Changing of the Guard 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
- Admire Buckingham Palace, home of our current monarch, King Charles III
- Small group tour
- Witness the Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (Sunday,Monday,Wednesday,Friday)
- Walking Tour of the major Royal sights in London with an expert guide
- Local fun and informative official London Tour Guide
- Gratuities not included
- Please bring some water with you
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
- This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes
- We do this walk, come rain or shine! So please bring a brolly (umbrella) if it looks like rain
- Please bring a camera to capture those magic moments!
