--- title: British Royal 3 Hour Walking Tour! lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 67 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 80 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-royal-3-hour-walking-tour/ --- # British Royal 3 Hour Walking Tour! **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, with St James Palace and Westminster Palace also on the route. Guided commentary and a close view of the Queens Horse Guard are included; the Guard Change is limited to selected morning departures. 4.69 from 67 reviews at €36 per person for 3h. ## Overview This tour is a gentle stroll through some of the most famous streets in the world. We will tell you amazing stories about the Monarchy and you will see the Monarchy in action with the Changing of the Guard and the Horse Guards on Whitehall. Quintessentially British walking tour! We meet at Green Park Underground station where we will walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace (Green Park is one of three Royal Parks in the area) We can watch the world famous changing of the guard on certain days. This tradition has been going on for centuries and the British are the best at displaying pomp and glory. We then walk up the Royal Mall  where we will pass two more Royal Residences (Clarence House & St James Palace) At the top of the Royal Mall we arrive at Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. We then walk down Whitehall, past Downing St, to Westminster Palace. Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour ## Before you book - Meeting point: •⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel… - Starts 10:00, 13:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food & Drink (please bring something to… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €21: ages 3 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Sights Tours Group LLC ## What's included - See Buckingham Palace, St James Palace & Westminster Palace - See the Queens Horse Guard up close - Fun local guide - Watch the Guard Change (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour) - Small Tour Group - Walking tour of the main British Monarchy Palaces, Parks & Buildings ## Not included - Food & Drink (please bring something to nibble and sip) - Transport to and from your hotel ## Itinerary 1. **Buckingham Palace** (1h) - After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your... 2. **Trafalgar Square** (20m) - Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery. 3. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (20m) - Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity! 4. **Whitehall** (20m) - Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735! 5. **Houses of Parliament** (40m) - At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue. 6. **Westminster Abbey** (20m) - Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point •⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) •⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs •⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV8gP0ykFdkgRFEAEHoE1YVk ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #80 of 92** | €36 | 3h | 4.69 (67) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #80 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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