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Westminster Small Group Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

5.0 · 47 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by LivTours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 45m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €119 · private from €180
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through Westminster and follow the guard parade with a small shared group of up to six.

Guided sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace from outside and the Changing of the Guard or Household Cavalry; weather or official events can alter or cancel the ceremony. 4.98 from 47 reviews at €119 per person for 2h 45m.

In our comparison: #21 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small GroupThe page priceEnglish€119
Private OptionPortuguese, English, SpanishPrivate: Enjoy a private experience with your professional guide!€180 for 2+ people

Children from €99 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Trafalgar square
  • Westminster city
  • Buckingham palace (from outside)
  • Changing of the Guard (or Household Cavalry)
  • Semi-Private group of 6 people max!
  • Fully guided experience
  • Private Option is available!
  • Covent garden
  • 10 Downing St (from outside)
  • Big Ben (from outside)
  • Churchills war rooms (from outside)
  • Westminster Abbey (from outside)
  • Food/Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

Reviews

5.0
47 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 47 of 47

Star breakdown of all 47 ratings

5 stars
46 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging guides and well-timed views of the guard ceremony, though several describe crowds around it.

Praised

  • Engaging historical explanations from knowledgeable guides
  • Well-timed stops for clear views of the Changing of the Guard
  • Stories and patient answers that keep children and teenagers engaged
  • Small groups that make the walk feel personal

Complaints

  • Crowded conditions around the Changing of the Guard

Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 June 2023 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our guide will be waiting for you outside of Starbucks Coffee on 10th Russel Street, holding a sign with the Liv Tours Logo · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30 on Mon, Wed, Fri; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
LivTours; 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For the Changing of the Guard ceremony, we do not stand by the Buckingham Palace gates. The crowds swarm there hours in advance, only to find they can only see the very end of the parade all while being crushed by the masses. Instead, we take you to the best spots only the locals know, and actually walk along with the parade! This way you see the absolute most there is to see, and it’s a much more enjoyable experience.
  • We highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for this tour.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please bring ID for kids 15 and under

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food/Beverages
  • Children from €99 ages 3 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 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #21 of 47€1192h 45m4.98 (47)varies by option
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs€423h 30m4.98 (11796)shared
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London€382h4.99 (1000)shared

Ranked #21 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

From €119 per adult · Small Group