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London Walking Tour and Changing of the Guard 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk from Buckingham Palace to Parliament Square, hearing local stories and watching the Changing of the Guard on select tours.

About this tour

See London’s landmarks and traditions on a two-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Meet by the Canada Memorial in Green Park, then set out for Buckingham Palace and the surrounding sights. On the 10:30 a.m. tour on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, you can watch the Changing of the Guard.

Continue through leafy St. James’s Park to Horse Guards Parade, then take in Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. The route also passes Churchill’s War Rooms and 10 Downing Street before ending in Parliament Square, where statues of notable figures frame the scene. Along the way, your guide shares stories and insights that bring the city’s history into focus.

This London walking tour offers a lively introduction to the capital’s best-known sights, with time outdoors and a local perspective. Choose the 10:30 a.m. departure on an eligible day to see the guard ceremony, and discover London on foot.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard on select tour days
  • Wander through scenic St. James’s Park
  • Admire Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
  • Hear local stories as you explore London’s famous sights
  • Finish among the statues of Parliament Square

What's included

Included

  • Walking tour of London’s famous sights
  • Local guide
  • Changing of the Guard viewing on the 10:30 a.m. tour on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

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Important information

  • Meet your guide by the Canada Memorial in Green Park
  • Changing of the Guard is included only on the 10:30 a.m. tour on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.40 from 5 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 6.8.

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