Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour
Description
Discover London’s most iconic sights with The Royal London Experience, a guided journey through the city’s royal, historic, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to the dramatic history of the Tower of London, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of London’s most famous landmarks. Your journey begins at Buckingham Palace, where your guide will share the rich history of this iconic royal residence. Next, experience the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial tradition showcasing the precision and regalia of the King’s Guards. From there, we’ll stroll to Westminster, where you’ll marvel at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames River, with views of the impressive London Eye. Your guide will provide engaging commentary about London’s political, cultural, and architectural history. The tour continues with an easy timed admission ticket to the Tower of London, a World Heritage Site dating back to the reign of William the Conqueror.
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Learn about the history and significance of the King’s London residence. Marvel at the exterior of the official London residence of the British monarch and the focus of national and royal celebrations. Learn about its fascinating history and the role it plays in modern-day royal events.
Witness this ceremonial spectacle of British military tradition, which is also known as Guard Mounting. It marks the moment when the soldiers currently on duty, the Old Guard, exchange places with the New Guard. Enjoy all the pomp and ceremony of the must-see Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Depending on the day witness the Queen's Foot Guards or Household Cavalry strut their stuff. If you book this fully guided tour your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll witness the change of the Household Cavalry
See and learn about Westminster's world famous icons on this informative guided tour. Explore the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, the Thames River, and the London Eye with expert insights. Benefit from photo stops and beautiful photo opportunities along the way. See the magnificent Westminster Palace which serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Explore and discover the truly magnificent at the world famous Tower of London – a former 11th century fortification, prison and execution site. This tour offers the best opportunity to view 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones displayed in a royal setting that is designed to impress. Highlights of the Tower of London: ● Entry to the 11th century Tower of London ● Entry to Crown Jewels Exhibition ● Entry to White Tower & Armory ● See & take a photo of the famous 15th century Beefeaters officially known as Yeomen Warders ● Visit to famous Raven House of the Tower of London
Shop for unique souvenirs and memorabilia. You’ll finish your visit at the Tower Gift Shop, where you can browse for royal-themed souvenirs to remember your day.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Oyster Card, Travel Card or contactless Card required for transport Tube fr. Big Ben to Tower London
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Reviews(67)
Wonderfully guided experience with Philip. Placed us in the best spots and explained in detail the changing of the guard. Details large and small.
Philip was an amazing tour guide ..He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the history of London ..I would give him a five star rating ..
Traveling with my son. Our guide, Philip, was amazing and I so appreciate him letting me share my knowledge and adding his. I would absolutely have him as my guide again.
Your experience with Philip on the Buckingham Palace, Change of the Guard & Crown Jewels tour sounds like exactly what makes a guided tour memorable—that collaborative spirit where local expertise meets the knowledge guests bring to the day. Philip's willingness to welcome your perspective while sharing his own deep knowledge of London's royal landmarks is the kind of attentiveness LetzGo City Tours builds around. Thank you for choosing us, and we'll pass your kind words along to Philip!
Pamela was fantastic. Gave us a good tour around pieces of the changing of the guard and interesting facts and history. Highly recommend Pamela as a guide.
Thank you Paul, Pamela's ability to weave together the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard with the deeper historical context is exactly what brings a London royal tour to life. Her knowledge of both the ceremony and the stories behind it transforms what could be a spectacle into a genuine learning experience. We're thrilled you'd recommend her, and we're grateful you chose LetzGo City Tours!
Pamela was an amazing guide. She knew all the spots to go for changing of the guards and was able to explain what was happening and what to expect. She shared many interesting facts and showed many popular photo spots.
Pamela's local knowledge really shines through—knowing exactly where to position the group for the Changing of the Guard, explaining the ceremony's significance, and spotting those perfect photo moments is what transforms a London walking tour into a memorable experience. That blend of insider tips and engaging storytelling is exactly what LetzGo City Tours delivers. Thank you for choosing us!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Mike today, especially his ability to find his secret places from which to view changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and at the Horse Guards.
It’s wonderful to hear that Mike made your Buckingham Palace, Change the Guard & Crown Jewels Tour such a memorable experience. Finding those perfect viewing spots for the Changing of the Guard at both Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards can make all the difference, and we're delighted you were able to enjoy the ceremony from such great locations. Thank you for taking the time to recommend LetzGo City Tours. Whenever your travels bring you back to London, we'd be delighted to show you even more of the city's incredible history. The LetzGo City Tours team
It was good I thought we were going into Buckingham Palace but that was my mistake Pamela was a nice guide and I really liked it being a small group especially in Some crowded areas. We enjoyed the day
Dear Jorie, glad the day worked out well with Pamela guiding you through, and that the smaller group size gave you more room to enjoy the busier spots. To clarify, this tour centers on the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels alongside views of Buckingham Palace, rather than entry inside the palace itself, this is clearly outlined in the tour description. Thank you for choosing LetzGo City Tours!
Philip made me love London! We got to experience some wonderful events due to his extensive knowledge and experience. It was the best way to get to know London. He also gave us some wonderful tips for after our tour! Simply the best!
Thank you Jill, Philip's gift for weaving together London's history with real-time local insight—those unexpected events and insider tips he guided you toward—is exactly the kind of curated experience that sets LetzGo City Tours apart. His extensive knowledge clearly transformed what could have been a standard walking tour into something genuinely memorable. Thank you for choosing LetzGo City Tours, and for letting us know how much Philip made your London visit special!
Patrick was attentive and knowledgeable. Made sure we were where we needed to be when things were happening , and made sure we were doing well in this unexpected heat. He noticed when my husband did not feel great and took a pause. Wonderful personal tour for a small group not having to deal with a large group.
Patrick's attentiveness—noticing when someone wasn't doing well in the heat and taking that pause, keeping your small group exactly where they needed to be for the Guard change—that's the kind of care and local expertise that makes the Buckingham Palace, Change of the Guard & Crown Jewels tour genuinely memorable. Thank you for choosing LetzGo City Tours!
Mike gave a great tour. He knew the timings of everything and we were able to see the change of guards and get great pictures. Highly recommend!
That precision timing Mike brought to the Changing of the Guard, getting you positioned perfectly for both the moment and the shot, is the result of the kind of deep, practical local knowledge LetzGo City Tours is built around. Highly appreciate your kind words, and thank you for choosing us!
