Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour
Overview
Discover London’s most iconic sights with The Royal London Experience, a guided journey through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to the dramatic history of the Tower of London, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of London’s most famous landmarks. Your journey begins at Buckingham Palace, where your guide will share the rich history of this iconic royal residence. Next, experience the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial tradition showcasing the precision and regalia of the King’s Guards. From there, we’ll stroll to Westminster, where you’ll marvel at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames River, with views of the impressive London Eye. Your guide will provide engaging commentary about London’s political, cultural, and architectural history. The tour continues with an easy timed admission ticket to the Tower of London, a World Heritage Site dating back to the reign of William the Conqueror.
What's Included
- Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history while benefiting from easy timed entry access
- Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard and marvel at the Buckingham Palace
- Tour is led led by a first-class expert friendly London guide
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off
- Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament
Meeting Location
London SW1A 1RD
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
London EC3N 4AB
UK
The tour will finish inside the Tower of London
What To Expect
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Buckingham Palace
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower of London
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
White Tower
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- 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.
- Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history while benefiting from easy timed entry access.
- Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard and marvel at the Buckingham Palace.
- Tour is led led by a first-class expert friendly London guide.
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament.
- Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off.
- Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament.
The minimum age to participate is 4. 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 Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history while benefiting from easy timed entry access
- Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard and marvel at the Buckingham Palace
- Tour is led led by a first-class expert friendly London guide
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off
- Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
