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London: Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard Guided Tour

London, England
London Walking Tour Including Fast Track Westminster Abbey Visit and Changing of the Guard
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back in time and witness the grandeur and history of two of London's most iconic landmarks with our fully guided Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard tour. Avoid the disappointment of crowded viewing spots and missed opportunities with our expert guides, who will take you on a dynamic journey through the entire ceremony, providing invaluable insight into every detail of this quintessentially British spectacle. Also, take the opportunity to visit the lavish interiors of Buckingham Palace with our optional entrance add-on.
  • Discover Westminster Abbey and experience the Changing of the Guards ceremony – two of London's iconic experiences combined in one morning.
  • Enjoy a guided visit to Westminster Abbey – one of the most significant structures in British history.
  • View the magnificent Lady Chapel where Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip in 1947.
  • See the Changing of the Guards, a tradition of vintage British pomp and pageantry that never fails to impress.
  • Your guide will ensure you find the best spots to view this fascinating ceremony and regale you with the history and traditions of the monarchy.
  • End your tour at Buckingham Palace where you will take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the State Apartments which are only open for two short months each year. Tickets are limited, and demand is high! (If option selected).
  • Skip the long lines outside of Buckingham Palace with our pre-booked tickets (If option selected).

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

From fast-track tickets to prime Changing of the Guard views, this tour streamlines sightseeing logistics.

What's Included

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Small groups of 20 people or fewer
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
  • Entrance ticket and skip the line access to Westminster Abbey
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1 The Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JT, UK

    Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard - 09:15 AM Meet at Westminster Abbey. Look for the tall marble and stone column opposite the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. At the top is a figure of St George slaying a dragon. Your guide will be waiting with a City Wonders sign.

Start time

09:15 AM

End point

  • Buckingham Palace
    London SW1A 1AA, UK

    Conclusion Point: Buckingham Palace

What To Expect

Westminster Abbey

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Changing of the Guard

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Unable to accommodate strollers and baby carriages
  • Please note that Westminster Abbey is a working church and may close for special services at short notice.
  • The Changing of the Guard will not operate in heavy rain and will be replaced with an extended walking tour
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either footguards or horseguards.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Excellent tour!!
Mary_K, May 2024
The tour was easy to find right in front of Westminster! The tour was amazing Westminster was so cool I had no clue about all the history, we saw where many famous people were laid to rest. We saw the royal parade, went through the royal garden next to buckingham and also saw the royal horses dealing down the street.
Great tour
Kevin_B, Apr 2024
Mark was outstanding. Extremely engaging and enthusiastic with a deep knowledge of the subject. Would definitely highly recommend.
Westminster Abbey
Sally_M, Apr 2024
Visiting Westminster Abbey was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the Abbey
Great guide and walking tour
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Our Blue ribbon guide Linda was amazing and so knowledgeable. Very insightful and definitely a highlight of our short time in London. Horse guards was a bonus but walk through St James’s park with a frozen lake was definitely unexpected! Highly recommended
Fantastic Experience!
Josh_C, Jan 2024
The ease of the entire process was great for my travel plans. My tour guide, Trudy, was spectacular! She knew all the great spots to see and had us set up perfectly to capture the changing of the guard!
Great way to see and experience Westminister Abbey
Odeh_K, Dec 2023
Great tour of the Abbey (inside) and great to experience the different parts within. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and kept it on the light side from a history standpoint. Most of the tour is spent inside the Abbey and by the time you get to Buckingham Palace for the change of the guards, you can barely get to it! Crowds already everywhere. You can get a view of the guards as they return to the barracks.
A Terrific Tour
Shana_F, Dec 2023
This is a wonderful tour full of history, nostalgia and ceremony. Trudy was a fantastic guide and helped to make our tour memorable. Wear your comfortable walking shoes as there’s a lot of walking and standing.
Westminster Abbey and changing of the guards
Kelle_S, Nov 2023
Edward was a great guide. His knowledge of the sites was very good. We almost missed the changing of the guards, however he did get us there to see several processions of the guards in places we would not have known about on our own. Perhaps making the Westminster Abbey talk and discussion a little shorter would have helped. Also, headsets and microphone was not available at the start of the tour. We had to wait for these items that came in intervals. Overall a great tour.
Great morning seeing London sights!
Carrie_S, Nov 2023
This tour was fantastic. Our guide, Linda, was extremely knowledgeable and organized. She made sure we got the most out of this tour. We were given ear pieces when we arrived so that she could speak to our group directly. This was so helpful because we could hear everything and we covered a lot of ground in a relatively short period of time. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested.
A wonderful morning in London
Robert_M, Nov 2023
Trudy was a terrific guide, very personable, very knowledgeable, and fun to be with. She really brought Westminster Abbey to life for us - its history and its beauty. She was also able to take us to the best places to watch the Buckingham Palace guards with unobstructed views. She was amazing - we would recommend her highly to anyone.
Request Trudy!!!
Maria_B, Nov 2023
Trudy was a top notch tour guide. She knew all the best spots and she was so very informative. Out of all the tours we went on, she was the best!
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide
Caroline_D, Oct 2023
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and BRITISH. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to London.
Fantastic tour!
Kristi_K, Oct 2023
Linda was a fantastic guide! Her knowledge of British history made the tour very interesting. The tour was better than expected.
The Abby
NVaille_W, Oct 2023
History and overwhelming beauty and architectural feats done. Linda was an excellent guide and had so much quality information to share. Found great location for watching changing of the guards
Informative and entertaining
Judy_S, Oct 2023
Trudy was an excellent tour guide. She was informative and entertaining. Trudy had a knack for bringing everyone to be involved. She was very knowledgeable and did not rush us through. She also brought us to a perfect place to view the changing of the guard. Great tour!
A fully packed tour!
Julie_S, Oct 2023
Trudy was amazing! Her knowledge of Westminster Abbey was extensive! So many details and she knew exactly where to get the group to be!
Worth the trip!
nancymariamurray, Sep 2023
Westminster Abbey is an amazing place to visit. You just need a full day there to really see everything.
Westminster
kent_f, Sep 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable and positioned us perfectly for best views. Would highly recommend.
Best view of Changing of the Guard
judysyring, Sep 2023
Our guide, Adrian, was the best. Very knowledgeable in English history and knew the best places to stand for a great view of Changing of the Guard. I was also impressed by how well he kept the group together and moving!
We had a great guide it...
janette_r, Jul 2023
We had a great guide it always makes such a difference with tours. Only thing I wish we had spent more time in Westminster but overall a great experience
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