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London Royal Palaces Walking Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10

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68 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk from Buckingham Palace to Westminster with a local guide, royal stories, and a chance to see the Changing of the Guard on select days.

About this tour

Take a gentle walk through London’s royal landmarks, where palace gates, leafy park paths, and centuries-old ceremony bring British history to life. With a local guide, explore the city on a London Royal Palaces Walking Tour and hear stories of the monarchy along the way.

Start near Green Park and walk through the park to Buckingham Palace. On select days, the route offers a chance to watch the Changing of the Guard. Continue along the Royal Mall past Clarence House and St James’s Palace, then reach Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. The walk proceeds down Whitehall, past Downing Street, to Westminster Palace, with a close-up view of the Horse Guards. The small-group format keeps the experience personal as you take in the landmarks on foot.

The Changing of the Guard takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on the 10 a.m. tour. Meet outside The Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, near Green Park Underground station. Book your London Royal Palaces Walking Tour for an easygoing introduction to royal London and its grand ceremonial traditions.

Highlights

  • Stroll through Green Park to Buckingham Palace
  • See the Horse Guards up close on Whitehall
  • Pass Clarence House and St James’s Palace
  • Admire Trafalgar Square and Westminster Palace
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard on select days

What's included

Included

  • Walking tour of the main British monarchy palaces, parks, and buildings
  • Local guide
  • Views of Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, and Westminster Palace
  • Close-up view of the Horse Guards
  • Small tour group
  • Changing of the Guard viewing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday on the 10 a.m. tour

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport to and from your hotel

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Important information

  • Meet outside The Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under one of the Ritz signs
  • Green Park Underground station is the nearest tube station
  • The Changing of the Guard is available only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday on the 10 a.m. tour
  • 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
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside The Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, under one of the Ritz signs. Green Park Underground station is nearby.

When can I watch the Changing of the Guard?

The ceremony is available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday on the 10 a.m. tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour, its areas and surfaces, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring a stroller?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drink are not included; bring something to eat and sip if you wish.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.69 from 68 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.

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