--- title: Westminster Small Group Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 47 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 21 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/westminster-small-group-guided-tour-with-changing-of-the-guard/ --- # Westminster Small Group Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard **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. ## Overview This two in one experience allows you to visit some of London’s most iconic sites alongside our expert guide in addition to attending the world famous changing of the guard’s ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Walk past Big Ben, admire the residence of the British Prime Minister and learn about the historic occurrences on Trafalgar Square before having the picture-perfect view on the changing of the guard’s ceremony witnessing this spectacle from A to Z. Beat the crowns with your expert guide for the best views and photos Discover the magic and the splendor of the most iconic military parade Learn about the fascinating history of the Kings and Queens old and new Explore more than 2000 years of British history on a 3.5-hour tour See the most iconic parts of London with an interactive and small group ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our guide will be waiting for you… - Group size varies by option: small group from €119 · private from €180 - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food/Beverages - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €99: ages 3 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person for the Small Group option; other options up to €180 - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LivTours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group | €119 / person | English | - | | Private Option | €180 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, English, Spanish | Private: Enjoy a private experience with your professional guide! | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Food/Beverages - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St** (15m) - Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London. 2. **Trafalgar Square** (15m) - Linking back to Napoleons Battle this square has been a significant landmark since the early 1200’s. Our guide will walk you past its most impressive sculptures and share its corelating anecdotes. 3. **Westminster Abbey** (15m) - This impressive church in Gothic style is significant and not to be missed when visiting London, as it has held 17 royal weddings in addition to plentiful burials and coronations since the year 1066. 4. **Churchill War Rooms** (15m) - Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories. 5. **When visiting some of London’s most impeccable sights 10 Downing Street (mean...** (15m) - When visiting some of London’s most impeccable sights 10 Downing Street (meaning, passing by the office of the British Prime Minister) cannot be missed. Though containing over 100 rooms, our guide will point out which floor to look out for to catch a glimpse of the Prime... 6. **Big Ben** (15m) - Also known as the Elizabeth Tower, this stunning landmark is definitely one of London’s most famous. When the clock was completed, it was claimed to be the most accurate and largest of its kind, holding 5 enormous bells, of which the biggest weighing 13.5 tons is nicknamed as... 7. **Buckingham Palace** (15m) - Home to the British Royals and its famous beefeaters our guide will touch on the history of this impressive estate, following which you will attend the changing of the guard’s ceremony adjacent to the building. 8. **Changing of the Guard** (45m) - Watch the famous changing of the guards on the palace square. Accompanied by music the old guards (also known as beefeaters) will ceremonially hand over the responsibility of guarding the Buckingham & St James’s palace to the new guards. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 09:30 - 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 Our guide will be waiting for you outside of Starbucks Coffee on 10th Russel Street, holding a sign with the Liv Tours Logo Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJ9HYxLkEdkgR27ltqHIoSlY ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note, if you book on a Friday you will witness the changing of the Household Cavalry - The British authorities reserve the right to change modify or cancel the Changing of the Guards ceremony without notice in the case of wet weather and other official events. In such cases, your guide will modify the tour to include an alternative Parade where possible, and share more highlights of the Westminster area. - In the case of heavy rain, you will see a wet change (guards marching without music). - 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. - Please bring ID for kids 15 and under ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 47** | €119 | 2h 45m | 4.98 (47) | varies by option | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | shared | | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/?format=md) | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (995) | shared | Ranked #21 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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