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The Original Royal Changing of the Guard Experience

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London, England
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Mandarin, Japanese
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Overview

Explore a thousand years of Westminster’s history as expert guides bring iconic landmarks, royal legends, and the famous Changing of the Guard to life on this immersive London walking tour.

What's Included

  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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London SW1A 1RD
UK

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End point

London EC3N 4AB
UK

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Berkeley Square (pass by)

An iconic Mayfair address.
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Burlington Arcade (pass by)

London’s first & fanciest indoor shopping mall.
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St. James's Palace (pass by)

Full of filming locations from ‘The Crown’ & more!
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St. James's Park (pass by)

Full of filming locations from ‘The Crown’ & more!
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Buckingham Palace (pass by)

A fabulous photo opportunity for fans of the royals.
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Parliament Square (pass by)

Including a peek at Downing Street.
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Westminster Abbey (pass by)

The site of coronations, royal weddings & state funerals.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Original Royal Changing of the Guard Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-49063P43

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31 reviews

Average 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 31 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late.
  • Your interactive tickets, games and concierge live in your SYC Passport: go to app.seeyour.city, enter your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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