Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour

4.3 (78 reviews) London, England
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Discover London’s most iconic sights with The Royal London Experience, a guided journey through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to the dramatic history of the Tower of London, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of London’s most famous landmarks. Your journey begins at Buckingham Palace, where your guide will share the rich history of this iconic royal residence. Next, experience the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial tradition showcasing the precision and regalia of the King’s Guards. From there, we’ll stroll to Westminster, where you’ll marvel at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames River, with views of the impressive London Eye. Your guide will provide engaging commentary about London’s political, cultural, and architectural history. The tour continues with an easy timed admission ticket to the Tower of London, a World Heritage Site dating back to the reign of William the Conqueror.

What's included

  • Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
  • Experience the Tower of London’s incredible history while benefiting from easy timed entry access
  • Witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard and marvel at the Buckingham Palace
  • Tour is led led by a first-class expert friendly London guide
  • Hotel Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off
  • Entry Ticket to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament

What to expect

  1. Buckingham Palace
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about the history and significance of the King’s London residence. Marvel at the exterior of the official London residence of the British monarch and the focus of national and royal celebrations. Learn about its fascinating history and the role it plays in modern-day royal events.
  2. Changing of the Guard
    20m
    Witness this ceremonial spectacle of British military tradition, which is also known as Guard Mounting. It marks the moment when the soldiers currently on duty, the Old Guard, exchange places with the New Guard. Enjoy all the pomp and ceremony of the must-see Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Depending on the day witness the Queen's Foot Guards or Household Cavalry strut their stuff. If you book this fully guided tour your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll witness the change of the Household Cavalry
  3. Westminster
    1h 20m
    See and learn about Westminster's world famous icons on this informative guided tour. Explore the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, the Thames River, and the London Eye with expert insights. Benefit from photo stops and beautiful photo opportunities along the way. See the magnificent Westminster Palace which serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
  4. Tower of London
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore and discover the truly magnificent at the world famous Tower of London – a former 11th century fortification, prison and execution site. This tour offers the best opportunity to view 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones displayed in a royal setting that is designed to impress. Highlights of the Tower of London:
    ● Entry to the 11th century Tower of London
    ● Entry to Crown Jewels Exhibition
    ● Entry to White Tower & Armory
    ● See & take a photo of the famous 15th century Beefeaters officially known as Yeomen Warders
    ● Visit to famous Raven House of the Tower of London
  5. White Tower
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Shop for unique souvenirs and memorabilia. You’ll finish your visit at the Tower Gift Shop, where you can browse for royal-themed souvenirs to remember your day.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
MEETING PLACE: Constance Fund Fountain of Diana, The Green Park, London SW1A 1RD, UK
MEETING POINT: Please take the Green Park exit into the Park  from Green Park Tube Station and meet your guide at the fountain. (it’s a one minute walk)

End point

The tour will finish inside the Tower of London

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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