Westminster City Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Westminster City
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Visit Buckingham Palace
- See the Houses of Parliament
- Discover iconic landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Westminster City
- Witnessing the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Visit to iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Photography is allowed during the tour
- Children under 5 years old can join for free
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a camera for photo opportunities
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Fantastic tour with Charolette
Really enjoyed the private tour with Charolette, she kept our time informative and moving as we prefer. It was our first time in London and she gave us so many good pieces of information about the city and the sites
The best of all.
Jenoe made of our adventure was Amazing, she explains eveything with details thanks to her we could have a better view, her knoledge made us see and hear all that was importat to see and learnr. We were in the best spot to see the parade. All excellent, very friendly and kind with us, she was very patient. An in redoble Character
Great tour!
The tour was great. Our guide Nathan did a great job of guiding us and was a wealth of knowledge. Definitely recommend.
Great morning tour for the changing of the guard
My daughter and I had such a lovely morning with our knowledgeable and charming guide Lee Emmerson. The tour was a wonderful stroll hitting interesting historic highlights and learning details about the changing of the guard that made us appreciate the experience all the more. Lee was a great host introducing us to parts of London with interesting stories both historical and contemporary. He helped us document our morning taking photos of us and suggesting where we should take pictures and videos. He also has great suggestions for shopping, meals and sites for future visits. We highly recommend this tour as well as being on “team Lee” for it if you can.
Charlotte is a Westminster Pro!
I cannot recommend this half-day tour enough. Charlotte was an incredible guide who was knowledgeable, witty, and clearly knows Westminster like the back of her hand. Because we were in a small group, it was an intimate experience that felt very personal. It was so easy to move through the busy streets together without feeling like a giant herd of tourists. The highlight was definitely the Changing of the Guard. It can be a chaotic event to navigate on your own, but Charlotte knew exactly where to position us for the best views. That experience alone was worth every penny. If you want to see the best of London’s royal history without the stress, book this tour and ask for Charlotte!