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London Changing of the Guards Private Walking Tour
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- London, United Kingdom
- Updated November 2, 2026
Watch London’s Changing of the Guard with a private guide, then add Westminster sightseeing or a skip-the-line Westminster Abbey visit.
About this tour
See London’s famous red-suited guards take part in a royal tradition on a private Changing of the Guards walking tour. With a licensed guide speaking your chosen language, follow the ceremony near Buckingham Palace and hear about the guards and their role in the British Royal Family. The London Changing of the Guards Private Walking Tour comes in three options. Choose two hours for the ceremony, three hours to add a guided exploration of Westminster, or four hours to include Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets. The itinerary and included attractions depend on the option you select; Buckingham Palace admission is not included. For the Abbey visit, arrive on time for your reserved entry slot. Church tours may be limited during mass or special events, when your guide may share information outside instead. The ceremony can be canceled at short notice for reasons beyond the tour’s control; in that case, the route continues toward the palace gates. Meet your guide by the Guards Crimean War Memorial in St. James’s. Choose the duration that suits your plans and experience London’s royal sights with a private guide.
Highlights
- Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony near Buckingham Palace
- Hear stories about the British Royal Family’s red-suited guards
- Explore Westminster on the 3- or 4-hour option
- Visit Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets on the 4-hour option
What's included
Included
- Private guided tour with a 5-star licensed guide in your chosen language
- View of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- City of Westminster tour on 3- and 4-hour options
- Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets on the 4-hour option
Not included
- Westminster Abbey tickets on 2- and 3-hour options
- City of Westminster tour on the 2-hour option
- Buckingham Palace admission
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Important information
- Meet your guide by the Guards Crimean War Memorial, 6 Waterloo Pl, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AN
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information
- The ceremony may be canceled at short notice; if so, the tour follows the royal route to Buckingham Palace gates
- The itinerary and included attractions depend on the selected duration
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- For the 4-hour option, one licensed guide can lead 1–20 people inside Westminster Abbey; additional guides may increase the price
- Arrive on time for the Abbey ticket time slot
- Guided church tours may be limited during mass or special events; information may be provided outside
- Wheelchair accessible; strollers are permitted
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
What is included in each tour option?
The 2-hour option covers the ceremony, the 3-hour option adds Westminster sightseeing, and the 4-hour option also includes skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets.
Are Buckingham Palace tickets included?
No. The ceremony is viewed from outside the palace, and palace admission is not included.
What happens if the ceremony is canceled?
If the ceremony is canceled for reasons beyond the tour's control, the tour follows the royal route to the gates of Buckingham Palace.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet your guide by the Guards Crimean War Memorial at 6 Waterloo Pl, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AN.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The tour and its surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are permitted.
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