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London Horse Guards and Buckingham Palace Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in London

49 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Watch the Horse Guards come on duty and explore royal Westminster on a lively, 2-mile walking tour with an expert guide.

About this tour

Follow royal London on foot, with a lively guide bringing its history to life through humor and memorable stories. This 120-minute London Horse Guards and Buckingham Palace tour takes in Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Horse Guards, St James’s, Clarence House, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Along the way, watch the Horse Guards come on duty and explore the landmarks and streets at the heart of royal Westminster.

The walk covers about 2 miles and is mostly flat, though it includes two sets of steps and no opportunities to rest. Your guide meets beside the James II statue outside the National Gallery entrance on the north side of Trafalgar Square; look for the red flag on the raised area behind the Lady in Blue statue. An expert guide is included, and the tour is conducted in English.

See London’s royal sights with a guide who makes the stories as entertaining as the scenery. Book your London Horse Guards and Buckingham Palace tour for a spirited introduction to Westminster.

Highlights

  • Watch the Horse Guards come on duty
  • Explore Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, St James’s and royal Westminster
  • See Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Westminster Abbey
  • Hear royal history from a lively, humorous guide

What's included

Included

  • Expert guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet beside the James II statue outside the National Gallery entrance on Trafalgar Square’s north side; look for the guide with a red flag on the raised area behind the Lady in Blue statue
  • The walk is about 2 miles, mostly flat, with two sets of steps and no opportunities to rest
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or who are pregnant
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet beside the James II statue outside the National Gallery entrance on the north side of Trafalgar Square. Look for a guide holding a red flag on the raised area behind the Lady in Blue statue.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

How far is the walk?

The walk is about 2 miles, mostly flat, with two sets of steps and no opportunities to rest.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or who are pregnant.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes, free cancellation is available.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 49 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 8.6. Top 7% in London means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in London by this score.

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