James's Palace and Clarence House. Guiding and positioning for a guard ceremony are included, but ceremonies can be cancelled and Westminster Abbey admission is excluded. 4.61 from 507 reviews at €22 per person for 2h 15m.
In our comparison: #44 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €22 per adult.
Children from €6 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 460 of 507
Star breakdown of all 507 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and viewing spots, but the expected guard ceremony is not always seen.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 June 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Begin your tour with a journey through Royal London, witnessing some of the most famous Royal Houses and Palaces such as St. James' Palace, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony as you march down the Mall with the Queen's footguards or marvel at the impressive horses of the Household Cavalry (daily itinerary is dependent upon the schedule of the British Army). Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful St James' Royal Park to finish the first half of the tour.
1hOur journey continues through historic Royal Westminster. We pass Churchill's War Rooms and onto Westminster Abbey - the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066, it is the most important church in England. Explore Parliament Square with its array of impressive statues immortalizing such historical figures as Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. Overlooking Parliament Square is the most famous sight in London - Big Ben. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament before heading down to 10 Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister. Capture the perfect photograph with the horses of the Queen's Guard before exploring Horse Guards Parade. Please note we do not enter Westminster Abbey, all of the above is approx 70mins, we spend about 5 mins at the Abbey.
1h 10m · Admission not includedFinish the tour at Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column, one of the most impressive sights in London.
5 minRoyal Westminster and Changing of the Guard is an unforgettable walking tour experience offering you the chance to get up close and personal with London’s most famous and impressive Royal sights. Marvel at Buckingham Palace, march down the Mall with the King's Guards and be surrounded by Royal history at Westminster Abbey - the site of every coronation since 1066.
Not only will your guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge and anecdotes, they will also position you in the very best locations to witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Without a guide hundreds of people stand in the wrong place every day.
*Please read the additional information below for full information of Changing of the Guard.
One minute be standing in the shadow of London's most iconic sight - Big Ben, and the next be stroking one of the horses of the Household Cavalry. Experience it all on this unforgettable tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #44 of 47 | €22 | 2h 15m | 4.61 (507) | shared |
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Ranked #44 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €409, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls