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Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
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Overview

This Royal Tour of London takes in many of the royal highlights of London, including Westminster Abbey where Prince William and Kate Middleton, where married on April 29, 2011. Finally, you will experience the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, then spend the afternoon exploring London at your leisure.

What's Included

  • Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Expert Guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, UK

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End point

258 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 1BS, UK

Finishes around Noon

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Westminster Abbey (pass by)

The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart.
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Big Ben (pass by)

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
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Houses of Parliament (pass by)

Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.
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St. James's Park (pass by)

St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.
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Whitehall (pass by)

Whitehall is a road in the City of Westminster, Central London, which forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square.
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Buckingham Palace (pass by)

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
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Changing of the Guard

The epitome of British pomp and military ceremony for which Britain is famous around the world. Elite soldiers from the military have been dutifully guarding the Monarch since 1660. The 7 regiments that guard the monarch, known as the 'Household Division', are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge or allow themselves to be distracted by the public.During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military music, whose origins dates back to the morale-boosting songs played before the British military went into battle.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square (pass by)

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard?

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).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. 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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Average 3.59 out of 5 stars based on 165 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Expert Guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

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