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Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard
London, England
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience London’s royal highlights on this sightseeing tour by coach, including the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Take a panoramic tour of the city with your guide, passing Kensington Palace and Westminster Abbey. You'll also see Trafalgar Square and Big Ben, and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Upgrade to include an open-date ticket for the London Eye.
- Royal London tour led by a Blue Badge guide
- See major London attractions including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and the venue for the Royal Wedding, Westminster Abbey.
- Drive past Kensington Palace, once home to Princess Diana, the Royal Albert Hall and Trafalgar Square
- Enjoy a Changing of the Guard tour outside Buckingham Palace
- Upgrade to include an open-date ticket for the London Eye
What's Included
- Expert Guide
- Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
- Personal Audio Headset
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30), Victoria Coach Station (Gate 1-5)
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
- Evan Evans Tours258 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1V 1BS, UK
Finishes around Noon
What To Expect
Meet your comfortable, air-conditioned coach at Victoria Coach Station and set out on your tour of London’s royal highlights.
As you travel, don your state-of-the-art Vox headphones that allow you to hear every word of your guide’s commentary crisply and clearly. Listen to fascinating facts about London’s royal history and architecture, and have your camera ready along the way to snap photos of the passing landmarks.
Start with a panoramic drive through London’s handsome streets to Kensington Palace, the home of Diana, Princess of Wales from 1981 until her untimely death in 1997. Admire the elegant proportions of the palace, and hear about Diana’s life here. Then, admire the famous concert venue that is the Royal Albert Hall, and see the Albert Memorial, a grandiose memorial commissioned by Queen Victoria in honor of her beloved husband Prince Albert.
Circle Trafalgar Square and cruise down Whitehall past the Downing Street residence of the British Prime Minister. Then, drive by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben at Parliament Square, and continue to Westminster Abbey, the magnificent Gothic church where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in April 2011.
After taking photos here, continue to St James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to see the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Listen as your guide talks about the ceremony’s history. Then, from a viewpoint facing the palace, look on as the on-duty Queen’s Foot Guards — wearing their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats — march in time to a military band, and ceremoniously exchange their duties with the new guard.
Your tour then finishes in Trafalgar Square, leaving you free to explore central London during the afternoon as you wish. For a bird's-eye view of the city, upgrade to include an open-date ticket for the London Eye.
As you travel, don your state-of-the-art Vox headphones that allow you to hear every word of your guide’s commentary crisply and clearly. Listen to fascinating facts about London’s royal history and architecture, and have your camera ready along the way to snap photos of the passing landmarks.
Start with a panoramic drive through London’s handsome streets to Kensington Palace, the home of Diana, Princess of Wales from 1981 until her untimely death in 1997. Admire the elegant proportions of the palace, and hear about Diana’s life here. Then, admire the famous concert venue that is the Royal Albert Hall, and see the Albert Memorial, a grandiose memorial commissioned by Queen Victoria in honor of her beloved husband Prince Albert.
Circle Trafalgar Square and cruise down Whitehall past the Downing Street residence of the British Prime Minister. Then, drive by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben at Parliament Square, and continue to Westminster Abbey, the magnificent Gothic church where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in April 2011.
After taking photos here, continue to St James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to see the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Listen as your guide talks about the ceremony’s history. Then, from a viewpoint facing the palace, look on as the on-duty Queen’s Foot Guards — wearing their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats — march in time to a military band, and ceremoniously exchange their duties with the new guard.
Your tour then finishes in Trafalgar Square, leaving you free to explore central London during the afternoon as you wish. For a bird's-eye view of the city, upgrade to include an open-date ticket for the London Eye.
Westminster Abbey (Pass By)
Big Ben (Pass By)
Houses of Parliament (Pass By)
St. James's Park (Pass By)
Whitehall (Pass By)
Buckingham Palace (Pass By)
Changing of the Guard
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
3.5
171 reviews
Laura_F, Apr 2024
It would have been amazing, except it is not handicap accessible. The tour bus had to park well over a mile away and then you have to walk down several steps (at least 20) to get to the area to see the guards come down the street and turn toward the castle. That's as far as I was able to go. I did not get to see the changing of the guard because it was too far for me to go.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Laura_F,
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and the accessibility challenges you faced during the tour. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we deeply regret any inconvenience or disappointment caused by the lack of accessibility. We strive to ensure that all guests can fully enjoy our tours, and we understand the importance of accommodating individuals with different mobility needs.
Please accept our sincere apologies for falling short of your expectations on this occasion.
If you have any further feedback or if there's anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to making things right. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more positive experience in the future.
Best wishes,
Evan Evans Team
nariza_J, Oct 2023
I was expecting to be guided towards the front door of the palace but not… so we have to run towards the front to be able to see the changing of guard.it’s not worth it… to expensive.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi narzia_J,
Thank you for your review, we are so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your tour with us. We have taken onboard your feedback and we hope we can improve for all our customers in the future. We hope you try another of our tours soon
All the best
Evan Evans
Barbara_M, Oct 2023
The tour was terrible, she was biased and did very little than talk about the elite and privileged people of London. Did not find her knowledgeable, kept talking about Harrod’s, very monotone. It was a disappointing tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Barbara_M,
Thank you for your review, we appreciate you sharing your experience. We take matters like these very seriously and would like to investigate further. Please email details of your booking to reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk and we will investigate. We hope this hasn't deterred you from travelling with us in the future, we would love to see you on another of our tours soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Ron_M, Oct 2023
Sheila was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, funny and thorough. Her information was interesting. The changing of the guard portion was a little chaotic.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello Ron_M,
Thank you for your fantastic review!
We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us. Our team appreciates that you noticed our efforts. We will pass on your kind words to Sheila.
We hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
AMARILYS_P, Jul 2023
Great tour! Very knowledgeable guide who provided detailed information about London’s historic places.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hi AMARILYS_P,
We would like to thank you for your kind words and for sharing it with the rest of the community.
Our team works very hard to provide the best service and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your visit to our establishment.
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Susie_C, May 2023
Our guide was fabulous. We really enjoyed listening to her. We got to see great sights of London. Great tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Susie_C,
Thank you for leaving us feedback about the tour.
We are glad that our team did a great job. We work very hard to ensure that our customers get outstanding service, and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your recent visit.
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Deborah_B, May 2023
The history of London. Our guide was very informative. Oliver had a great story of princess Kate before she was married.
Response from Host, May 2023
Hello Deborah_B,
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are so happy to hear you had such a good experience with us. We will make sure to tell Oliver your kind words. Guest satisfaction is our top priority. We're constantly looking for opportunities to exceed expectations. We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes,
Evan Evans
Darwin_P, May 2023
The guide was informative but, due to preparations for King Charles’ coronation (7 days before), there was no changing of the guard to see. There was no wifi on the bus.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you for getting in touch with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback on your tour. We are really sorry that you were disappointed with your tour. Regarding the changing of the guards, unfortunately there were a lot of changes, because of the importance of the coronation, changing of the guards being one. Regarding the wifi we are trying our best to deal with some difficulties we have with our wifi boxes on the coaches.
We are very happy that our lovely tour guide was informative. We are grateful for your insight on the tour as for Evan Evans every review is important. We are always trying our best to improve our services to insure the comfort and satisfaction of our customers.
Thank you!
Best wishes,
Evan Evans Team
Leinaala_K, Apr 2023
It was a very informative tour. Unfortunately, we weren't able to see the changing of the guards but only because they were preparing for the coronation so the schedule was not normal. We were able to see some of the preparation for the event sort of replaced the event that we missed. It is a great way to see the city, hear the history and the background of way things are in that country. I would highly recommend doing the tour, it is a great introduction.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Leinaal,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We are glad to hear that you found our tour to be informative and engaging, despite not being able to witness the changing of the guards due to the coronation preparations. We always strive to provide our guests with the best possible experience, and we're happy to hear that you were still able to enjoy the preparations for the event. It is great to know that you found our tour to be an excellent introduction to the city and its history.
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to show you even more of the city on your next visit.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to see you soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
Linda_P, Jan 2023
Great experience. Saw alot of the city. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable & out driver was great.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello Linda_P,
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are so happy to hear you had such a good experience with us.
Guest satisfaction is our top priority. We're constantly looking for opportunities to exceed expectations.
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes,
Evan Evans Team
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