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London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

4.9 · 850 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Top Sights Tours Group LLC Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace and Westminster with a guide, then visit Westminster Abbey with an included entrance ticket.

The Changing of the Guard is only part of the route on certain days. 4.88 from 850 reviews at €122 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #11 of 41 in Westminster & Royal London, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben TourThe page price€122
Churchill War Rooms TicketAdd a Churchill War Room Ticket After visiting the Abbey, walk across the road to the Churchill War Rooms Duration: 7 hours: Adding the Churchill War Rooms ticket extends the total tour duration to approximately 7 hours.€206

Children from €78 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket
  • Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster
  • Local Fun Guide
  • Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
  • Umbrella if it looks like rain!

Reviews

4.9
850 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 825 of 850

Star breakdown of all 850 ratings

5 stars
796 · 94%
4 stars
29 · 3%
3 stars
10 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 0%
1 star
11 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical stories and guard viewing spots; some struggle with the walking and standing.

Praised

  • Royal and London history explained through engaging stories and humour
  • Careful timing and positioning for views of the Changing of the Guard
  • An informative introduction to London's main landmarks, with time for photos
  • Westminster Abbey entry with freedom to explore independently

Complaints

  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others struggle with the amount of walking and standing
  • Some report that advertised stops were missed

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 July 2026 to 3 October 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 the Ritz hotel - Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs - Nearest tube: Green Park Underground station * This tour no longer includes stops at the Tower of London, London Bridge, or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.* · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
After your walking tour, return to Westminster Abbey. We will pre-book your tickets so you can enter quickly - no need to wait in the ticket line!
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
  • This 3-hour walking tour. See “What to Expect” for full route details.

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 Food and drinks (please bring your own…
  • Children from €78 ages 6 to 17

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

Compared with other Westminster & Royal London

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 41€1225h4.88 (850)shared
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Experience€352h4.99 (817)shared
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour€182h4.95 (903)shared
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace€172h4.92 (1107)shared

Ranked #11 of 41 in Westminster & Royal London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €562, median €102; typical length 3h. 5 of 41 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 41 Westminster & Royal London

From €122 per adult · London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour