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London Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 37% in London

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

See London’s landmarks on a private car tour, then watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade.

About this tour

See London’s royal pageantry and landmark skyline on a private car tour built around the Changing of the Guard. Settle into a Mercedes E-Class or V-Class and take in the city with an expert guide, who shares stories and historical details along the way.

The panoramic drive passes Parliament Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey before stopping to watch the ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Guards in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps march with a regimental band as the New Guard takes over its duty. The Buckingham Palace ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, subject to availability; when it is not scheduled, the tour visits the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead. Pickup and drop-off are available at your chosen London location within Zones 1–3. The standard tour runs from 9:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm, with alternative times available on request.

Choose this London Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour for a comfortable way to pair royal ceremony with a sweeping introduction to the city. Book your outing and experience London’s pageantry from the road and on foot.

Highlights

  • Admire Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Parliament Square on a panoramic drive
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
  • Travel through London in a Mercedes E-Class or V-Class
  • Hear stories about London’s history from an expert guide

What's included

Included

  • Expert drive guide or separate tour guide and chauffeur, depending on option selected
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
  • Travel in a Mercedes E-Class or V-Class
  • Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey
  • Pickup and drop-off at your chosen London location

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Pickup and drop-off outside London Zone 3
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guard currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, subject to availability; otherwise, see the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade
  • Standard start time is 9:00 am, with an approximate finish at 1:00 pm; alternative times are available on request
  • Prices are based on an English-speaking guide; request another language when booking
  • Vehicle type depends on group size; other vehicles are available on request
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  • Full payment is required at booking, and all tours are subject to availability
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring your own face covering; one is recommended while traveling in the vehicle

Frequently asked questions

Where does pickup and drop-off take place?

Pickup and drop-off are available at your chosen location within London Zones 1–3.

When can I see the Changing of the Guard?

The Buckingham Palace ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, subject to availability. If it is not taking place, the tour visits Horse Guards Parade instead.

What time does the tour start and finish?

The standard schedule is 9:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm. Alternative times are available on request.

What vehicle is used?

The tour uses a Mercedes E-Class or V-Class, depending on the number of travelers. Other vehicles can be requested.

Can I request a guide in another language?

The quoted price is based on an English-speaking guide. Request another language when booking.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 reviews. 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 7.3. Top 37% in London means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in London by this score.

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