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British Royalty walking tour including The Changing Of The Guard!

4.7 · 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Top Sights Tours Group LLC Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk Royal London past Buckingham, St James and Westminster Palaces, with Changing of the Guard and the Horse Guards on Whitehall on the route.

A local guide is included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.74 from 31 reviews at €25 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #71 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €25 per adult.

Included and not included

  • See where Prince Charles & Camilla live
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard
  • Walk around Royal London
  • See Buckingham, St James & Westminster Palaces
  • Fun Local Guide
  • Small Tour Group
  • Food & Drink
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel

Children from €25 (ages 3 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
31 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 29 of 31

Star breakdown of all 31 ratings

5 stars
29 · 94%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 6%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the engaging history and views of the guards; public events can disrupt the planned visit.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain royal history and answer questions
  • Humour and storytelling keep the walk engaging
  • Good positioning for clear views of the guards
  • Guides keep children interested throughout the walk

Complaints

  • A lot of walking, with reviewers advising comfortable shoes
  • Public events have disrupted plans to see the Changing of the Guard

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 January 2020 to 18 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
- 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 - Nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00 on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Top Sights Tours Group LLC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €25 ages 3 to 15

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #71 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €25 per adult