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London Royal Tour, Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard 5 hr

TourTruth score 5.4 out of 10

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47 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See London’s royal landmarks on a 5-hour panoramic tour with entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms and St Paul’s Cathedral.

About this tour

See London’s royal landmarks and historic heart on a 5-hour panoramic tour, with visits to Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle as a live guide brings the city’s sights to life, then step inside the Buckingham Palace State Rooms with timed entry. The tour also includes entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, where Sunday church services mean there is no guiding inside.

Pause for photos at Buckingham Palace when conditions allow, and watch the Changing of the Guard if the ceremony is scheduled. It does not take place every day and can be affected by weather or operational requirements. With key entrance fees included, this London royal tour pairs a sweeping city overview with time inside two celebrated landmarks. Bring your e-ticket and meet at Stop 8 on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria. Choose this London royal tour for a memorable day among the capital’s grandest sights.

Highlights

  • Admire London’s landmarks on a panoramic drive
  • Explore the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
  • Visit St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard when it takes place

What's included

Included

  • Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Panoramic tour of London
  • Entry to St Paul's Cathedral

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet at Stop 8, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SZ; Victoria is the closest station
  • Bring the e-ticket provided for entry
  • The Changing of the Guard does not take place every day and is subject to weather and operational conditions
  • On Sundays, church services mean there is no guiding inside St Paul's Cathedral
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  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Bookings canceled at least 48 hours before travel receive a full refund
  • Buckingham Palace photo stops may be affected by security or safety issues

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The panoramic London tour lasts 5 hours.

Where does the tour depart from?

Meet at Stop 8, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SZ. Check-in is at 7:30 am, with departure at 8:00 am.

Is the Changing of the Guard guaranteed?

No. The ceremony does not take place every day and may be affected by weather or daily operational conditions.

Is there guiding inside St Paul's Cathedral on Sundays?

No. There is no guiding inside St Paul's Cathedral on Sundays because of church services.

What is the cancellation policy?

Bookings canceled at least 48 hours before travel receive a full refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.11 from 47 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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  • 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 5.4.

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  • Viator

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