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London Royal Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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11 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk from Covent Garden to Buckingham Palace, see ceremonial guards, and hear royal London stories from a local guide.

About this tour

Discover London’s royal landmarks on a private walking tour that brings centuries of ceremony and city life into view. Starting in Covent Garden, follow your guide to Trafalgar Square and watch the mounted Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony. Then walk along the famous Mall to St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace, where you can witness the Changing of the Guard on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Continue through leafy St James’s Park to Parliament Square, with views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Along the way, an official local guide shares entertaining stories and historical context, with time to pause for photos. This 150-minute London Royal Walking Tour offers a personal way to explore the capital’s best-known royal sights on foot. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a camera, and come prepared for the weather. Join the walk to experience London’s royal traditions up close.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on scheduled days
  • See the mounted Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony
  • Walk the Mall from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace
  • Explore Covent Garden, St James’s Park, and Parliament Square
  • Hear lively stories from an official local London guide

What's included

Included

  • Private guided walking tour of Royal London
  • Local official London tour guide
  • Small-group tour
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Water

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Important information

  • Meet by the entrance to the Punch and Judy Pub in Covent Garden Piazza, a 5-minute walk from the tube station
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the walking tour
  • The tour runs in all weather; bring an umbrella if rain is forecast
  • Bring a camera for photos
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  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.73 from 11 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
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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 6.9.

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