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London Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 37% in London

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Westminster Abbey, stroll through St James’s Park, and see the Changing of the Guard on a private London tour with a Blue Badge guide.

About this tour

Discover London’s royal history on a private Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard tour led by a professional Blue Badge guide. Begin at Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and burials, and explore its remarkable history with your guide. The visit includes admission to the abbey, and the private format gives you a more personal way to take in its storied spaces.

Continue through St James’s Park, where you can admire the greenery and look for the wildlife that calls the park home. The tour also takes in the Changing of the Guard ceremony when it is held. Because the ceremony is not guaranteed and cannot be confirmed in advance, the route changes if it does not take place: instead, you’ll walk past royal residences including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and St James’s Palace.

Meet your guide outside the Westminster Abbey Shop, beside the main entrance. With a private guide, abbey admission, and a walk through some of London’s most historic surroundings, this 210-minute London Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard tour offers a memorable way to explore the capital. Book your visit and experience London’s royal landmarks on foot.

Highlights

  • Explore Westminster Abbey with a professional Blue Badge guide
  • See the abbey’s royal coronation, wedding, and burial traditions
  • Stroll through St James’s Park and look for its resident wildlife
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard if the ceremony takes place
  • Visit royal residences if the ceremony is not held

What's included

Included

  • Professional Blue Badge tour guide
  • Private tour
  • Admission ticket to Westminster Abbey

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the Westminster Abbey Shop, next to the abbey’s main entrance; look for a sign with your name
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony is not guaranteed and there is no advance confirmation; if it does not take place, the tour visits Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and St James’s Palace
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide in front of the Westminster Abbey Shop, next to the abbey’s main entrance. The guide will hold a sign with your name.

Is the Changing of the Guard guaranteed?

No. The ceremony may not take place, and there is no advance confirmation. If it is not held, the tour visits Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and St James’s Palace.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a private professional Blue Badge guide and admission to Westminster Abbey.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 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 7.3. Top 37% in London means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in London by this score.

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