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Experience Westminster and the Changing of the Guard on a Private London Tour

Price From €119 per person
Duration 3 hours
Group Up to 6 people
Difficulty Moderate
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Tour Overview

This two in one experience allows you to visit some of London’s most iconic sites alongside our expert guide in addition to attending the world famous changing of the guard’s ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.

LivTours Westminster City with Changing of the Guard Semi-Private Tour is a perfect way to discover the truly majestic British pomp and ceremony of the Changing of the Guard without the stress and panic of navigating huge crowds. With groups no larger than 6, our semi-private tour takes you on a journey through historic Westminster (the center of British politics), before heading over to Buckingham Palace, the royal residence of His Majesty the King.

It is far too easy to make the same mistake so many excited visitors do. Eager to be the first there, many visitors understandably head straight to the front of the Palace gates. This sadly leaves hundreds often cramped, mobbed by the crowds, unable to see a thing, and worst of all in the wrong place to witness the beginning and the climactic highlight of this remarkable parade.

With the help of your expert guide, your small team of under 6 will be guided past the crowds to ensure you are in the right place at the right time to witness every part of the military spectacle, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. Armed with knowledge not only of the city’s history but of the fascinating rituals and quirky traditions that surround the royal pageantry, you can calmly enjoy this world-famous event in all its splendor.

What's Included

  • Covent gardenTrafalgar squareWestminster cityChanging of the Guard (or Household Cavalry)Buckingham palace (from outside)Westminster Abbey (from outside)Churchills war rooms (from outside)10 Downing St (from outside)Big Ben (from outside)Fully guided experience

What's Not Included

  • • Food/Beverages
  • • Gratuities
  • • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

Your Itinerary

1

Covent Garden

Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St. Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London.

2

Trafalgar Square

Linking back to Napoleons Battle this square has been a significant landmark since the early 1200’s. Our guide will walk you past its most impressive sculptures and share its corelating anecdotes.

3

Westminster Abbey

This impressive church in Gothic style is significant and not to be missed when visiting London, as it has held 17 royal weddings in addition to plentiful burials and coronations since the year 1066.

4

Churchill War Rooms

Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories.

5

10 Downing Street

When visiting some of London’s most impeccable sights 10 Downing Street (meaning, passing by the office of the British Prime Minister) cannot be missed. Though containing over 100 rooms, our guide will point out which floor to look out for to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

6

Big Ben

Also known as the Elizabeth Tower, this stunning landmark is definitely one of London’s most famous. When the clock was completed, it was claimed to be the most accurate and largest of its kind, holding 5 enormous bells, of which the biggest weighing 13.5 tons is nicknamed as Big Ben.

7

Buckingham Palace

Home to the British Royals and its famous beefeaters our guide will touch on the history of this impressive estate, following which you will attend the changing of the guard’s ceremony adjacent to the building.

8

Changing of the Guard

Watch the famous changing of the guards on the palace square. Accompanied by music the old guards (also known as beefeaters) will ceremonially hand over the responsibility of guarding the Buckingham & St James’s palace to the new guards.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Additional Info

  • Book in advance 1 day before
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Starts 09:30
  • Language English
  • Group size Up to 6 people
  • Operated by LivTours

Tags

  • Cultural And Theme Tours
  • Walking Tour
  • Family Friendly