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London Changing of the Guard and Westminster Abbey Tour 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 50% in London

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch the Guard Change, explore more than 20 Westminster landmarks with a private guide, and visit Westminster Abbey with an audio guide.

About this tour

See London’s royal pageantry and historic heart on a private tour that pairs the Changing of the Guard with a guided walk through Westminster and a visit to Westminster Abbey. Over five hours, a local guide leads you past more than 20 landmarks, bringing the city’s grand streets and storied institutions into view.

Begin in Green Park and head toward Buckingham Palace to watch the Guard Change, subject to the British Army’s schedule. Continue through Westminster, passing Downing Street, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and the Houses of Parliament. After the three-hour walking tour, enter Westminster Abbey with admission and an audio guide. The abbey has hosted British coronations since William the Conqueror’s in 1066 and has been the setting for royal weddings across the centuries.

With a private guide and time to explore the abbey at your own pace, this London Changing of the Guard and Westminster Abbey tour offers a memorable way to connect the city’s landmarks with its royal history. Meet outside the Ritz and set out for a day of London discoveries.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  • Explore more than 20 landmarks on a guided Westminster walk
  • Visit Westminster Abbey with an audio guide
  • See Big Ben, Parliament Square, Downing Street, and the Houses of Parliament

What's included

Included

  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Three-hour walking tour of Westminster sights
  • Admission to Westminster Abbey and audio guide
  • Changing of the Guard viewing

Not included

  • Food and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Ritz hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under a Ritz sign
  • Green Park is the nearest Underground station
  • The Guard Change is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 AM; the British Army may change the schedule without notice
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 5 hours, including a 3-hour walking tour.

When does the Changing of the Guard take place?

It is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 AM, but the British Army may change the schedule without notice.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Ritz hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands. Green Park is the nearest Underground station.

Is Westminster Abbey admission included?

Yes. Admission to Westminster Abbey and an audio guide are included.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and its transportation options are listed as wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 50% in London means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in London by this score.

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