Guided Tour of Westminster City including Changing of the Guard

Greater London Trip Overview

This two in one experience allows you to visit some of London’s most iconic sites alongside our expert guide in addition to attending the world famous changing of the guard’s ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Walk past Big Ben, admire the residence of the British Prime Minister and learn about the historic occurrences on Trafalgar Square before having the picture-perfect view on the changing of the guard’s ceremony witnessing this spectacle from A to Z.

• Beat the Crowds during the changing of the guards Ceremony
• Dive into 2000 years of British history with our expert guide, leaving no stone unturned
• Discover London’s most iconic sites in a group no larger than 6
• Enjoy picture perfect views thanks to our insider knowledge

Additional Info

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom

This two in one experience allows you to visit some of London’s most iconic sites alongside our expert guide in addition to attending the world famous changing of the guard’s ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Walk past Big Ben, admire the residence of the British Prime Minister and learn about the historic occurrences on Trafalgar Square before having the picture-perfect view on the changing of the guard’s ceremony witnessing this spectacle from A to Z.

• Beat the Crowds during the changing of the guards Ceremony
• Dive into 2000 years of British history with our expert guide, leaving no stone unturned
• Discover London’s most iconic sites in a group no larger than 6
• Enjoy picture perfect views thanks to our insider knowledge

Itinerary
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Stop At: Covent Garden, London, UK

Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St. Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England

Linking back to Napoleons Battle this square has been a significant landmark since the early 1200’s. Our guide will walk you past its most impressive sculptures and share its corelating anecdotes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

This impressive church in Gothic style is significant and not to be missed when visiting London, as it has held 17 royal weddings in addition to plentiful burials and coronations since the year 1066.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Churchill War Rooms, King Charles Street, Clive Steps Westminster, London SW1A 2AQ England

Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 10 Downing St, London SW1A 2AB, UK

When visiting some of London’s most impeccable sights 10 Downing Street (meaning, passing by the office of the British Prime Minister) cannot be missed. Though containing over 100 rooms, our guide will point out which floor to look out for to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower – Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England

Also known as the Elizabeth Tower, this stunning landmark is definitely one of London’s most famous. When the clock was completed, it was claimed to be the most accurate and largest of its kind, holding 5 enormous bells, of which the biggest weighing 13.5 tons is nicknamed as Big Ben.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

Home to the British Royals and its famous beefeaters our guide will touch on the history of this impressive estate, following which you will attend the changing of the guard’s ceremony adjacent to the building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Changing of the Guard, Constitution Hill Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA England

Watch the famous changing of the guards on the palace square. Accompanied by music the old guards (also known as beefeaters) will ceremonially hand over the responsibility of guarding the Buckingham & St James’s palace to the new guards.

Duration: 45 minutes



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